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# The Tony Elumelu Foundation

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## Posts
- [Haroun Mahamat Adoum Is Transforming Waste Management in Chad for a Cleaner Future](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/alumni/west-african-alumni/haroun-mahamat-adoum): After completing his master's studies in Cyprus, Haroun Mahamat Adoum returned home having experienced cities where organised waste collection and sanitation were part of everyday urban life. Back in Chad, he saw a very different reality: communities dealing with unmanaged waste and limited access to structured collection services.
- [Christian Donfack Djoumessi Is Redefining Luxury Chocolate in Cameroon: A 2019 TEF Success Story](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/alumni/central-african-alumni/christian-donfack-djoumessi): Christian Donfack Djoumessi wants the world to see African cocoa differently.
- [The Tony Elumelu Foundation Launches 15-Year Impact Report at UNGA81, Highlighting the Power of African Entrepreneurship](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/press-releases/the-tony-elumelu-foundation-launches-15-year-impact-report-at-unga81-highlighting-the-power-of-african-entrepreneurship): New York, USA – 23 September 2026 – The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering young African entrepreneurs, today launched its 15-Year Impact Report on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) in New York, following the conclusion of its first in-person Board Meeting of 2026. The launch brought together TEF Board Members, strategic partners, development stakeholders and other leaders to mark 15 years of investment in African entrepreneurship and look ahead to the Foundation’s next phase of impact.
- [Adama Bologo: Redefining African Fashion Through Heritage](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/alumni/west-african-alumni/adama-bologo): Adama Bologo is making African heritage wearable for a new generation.
- [Rethinking Philanthropy: TEF CEO, Somachi Chris-Asoluka Calls for Greater Global South Collaboration at Brazilian Philanthropy Forum](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/articles/rethinking-philanthropy-tef-ceo-somachi-chris-asoluka-calls-for-greater-global-south-collaboration-at-brazilian-philanthropy-forum): At the Brazilian Philanthropy Forum 2026 in São Paulo, Tony Elumelu Foundation CEO Somachi Chris-Asoluka shared an African perspective on the future of philanthropy, the role of entrepreneurship in development, and why stronger partnerships across the Global South can unlock greater impact. 
- [Ivette Biokou Is Turning Benin’s Fruit Surplus Into Opportunity](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/alumni/west-african-alumni/ivette-biokou): Ivette Biokou is turning surplus fruit into sustainable business.
- [Louis Wilfried Yehouessi Is Turning Benin’s Tomato Harvests Into Economic Value](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/alumni/west-african-alumni/louis-wilfried-yehouessi): Louis Wilfried Yehouessi is creating more value from what Benin already grows.
- [Bamai Namata Is Building Trust Into Cameroon’s Informal Service Economy](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/alumni/central-african-alumni/bamai-namata): Bamai Namata is making it easier to find the right person for the job.
- [Nneile Nkholise Is Building Medical Technology Around African Patients.](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/alumni/south-african-alumni/nneile-nkholise): Nneile Nkholise is rethinking how medical technology can serve African patients.
- [Alumni Weekly Newsletter – September 7, 2026](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/alumni-bulletin/alumni-weekly-newsletter-september-7-2026): New Hub Leads announced on TEFConnect Instagram after the election rerun, Somachi Chris-Asoluka at the Brazilian Philanthropy Forum, alumni highlights from Tanzania as the team heads to Senegal, Chamber of Commerce connections, health perks and second-stage funding updates.
- [Tatenda Mungofa Is Building Vehicles for Africa, Not Just Selling Cars to It](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/alumni/south-african-alumni/tatenda-mungofa): Tatenda Mungofa believes a vehicle can reveal a great deal about the economy that produced it. From the roads it was designed to navigate and the climate it was built to endure, to the infrastructure that supports it and the customers it serves, automobiles are often shaped by their local environments. Yet for much of Africa, the automotive story has largely been defined by vehicles designed and manufactured elsewhere.
- [Hyacinth Orji Is Bringing Nigeria’s Informal Markets Into the Digital Economy](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/alumni/west-african-alumni/hyacinth-orji): Hyacinth Orji believes Nigeria's next major e-commerce opportunity may already be operating from the neighbourhood shop. Recognising that thousands of small businesses, from food vendors and pharmacies to local retailers and traders, form the backbone of the economy yet remain largely outside the digital systems shaping modern commerce, he founded Quick Waka to bridge that gap.
- [Aristide Chabi Is Making Knowledge Accessible in Benin](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/alumni/west-african-alumni/aristide-chabi): Aristide Chabi understands that access to information can shape the trajectory of academic discovery. For a student seeking a dissertation, a researcher searching for scientific literature, or a university safeguarding decades of scholarly work, the ability to access knowledge quickly and efficiently is often the difference between progress and stagnation.
- [David Mustapha: 5 Ways AI Is Transforming E-Commerce In Nigeria](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/alumni/west-african-alumni/david-mustapha): David Mustapha believes technology can reduce the uncertainty that comes with online shopping. Despite photos, descriptions, and reviews, customers often struggle to accurately visualise products, leading to disappointment, returns, and lost trust for businesses.
- [Alumni Weekly Newsletter – August 17, 2026](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/alumni-bulletin/alumni-weekly-newsletter-august-17-2026): Hub Lead election polls have closed, with results coming soon and reruns planned for any tied hubs. We’ve also launched new Chamber of Commerce connections for alumni, opening doors to fresh partnerships and visibility. A reminder on discounted medical health checks available. Finally, read about Jama Ibrahim’s mission to feed Somaliland through his business, Hadi Farming.
- [Alumni Weekly Newsletter – August 10, 2026](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/alumni-bulletin/alumni-weekly-newsletter-august-10-2026): The TEF Hub Lead elections close today, make your voice count. Alumni can still unlock Avon Medical and Avon HMO health discounts before they expire. Join Wednesday’s masterclass on using technology to power your business. See how Olufunmilola Nworie is turning Nigeria’s hibiscus drink into worldclass products with Lochids Limited. What are you waiting for? Dive in!
- [Patrice Murugi Wachira Is Unlocking the Hidden Value of Beekeeping in Kenya](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/alumni/east-african-alumni/patrice-murugi-wachira): Most people think beekeeping is about honey. Patrice Murugi Wachira saw something far more valuable.For generations, honey has been the product most closely associated with beekeeping. Yet inside every hive lies another resource with extraordinary commercial potential—bee venom. Used in pharmaceutical research, cosmetics and specialised medical applications, bee venom commands significantly higher market value than honey. Despite growing global demand, few African beekeepers have had access to the technology needed to harvest it safely and sustainably.
- [Alumni Weekly Newsletter – August 3, 2026](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/alumni-bulletin/alumni-weekly-newsletter-august-3-2026): Hub Lead elections officially begin today, alumni success stories now featured on our website, exclusive health discounts from Avon Medical and Avon HMO, and the inspiring spotlight on Rutendo Georgia Kusano’s Monkey Rain Atelier. Plus, catch the recap of last week’s health webinar and explore how digital health breakthroughs are reshaping Africa. Don’t Miss Anything This Week!
- [Hannington Mambo Is Helping African Businesses Build Software Faster](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/alumni/east-african-alumni/hannington-mambo): Five years ago, Hannington Mambo walked into a crowded business networking conference with an idea he believed could transform software development in Africa.
- [Noah Kipkoech Is Bringing Digital Opportunity Closer to Rural Kenya](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/alumni/east-african-alumni/noah-kipkoech): For Noah Kipkoech, technology is not simply about internet access, it is about expanding opportunity.
- [Siphilele Magagula Is Redefining Healthy Baking in Eswatini](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/alumni/south-african-alumni/siphilele-magagula): For many people, sharing a meal is one of life's simplest pleasures. Yet for those living with food allergies, intolerances or specialised dietary needs, the dinner table can often become a place of limitation rather than connection. Siphilele Magagula believed that had to change.
- [Phiwayinkhosi Mavuso Is Building an Export-Ready Future for Eswatini Agriculture](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/alumni/south-african-alumni/phiwayinkhosi-mavuso): For Phiwayinkhosi Mavuso, agriculture should not stop at production.
- [Evangelista Chekera Is Reinventing Poultry Farming in Africa](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/alumni/south-african-alumni/evangelista-chekera): For thousands of smallholder farmers across Africa, losses are accepted as part of farming. Evangelista Chekera refused to accept that. Instead of asking farmers to adapt to outdated systems, she asked a different question: What if technology could mimic nature?
- [Alumni Weekly Newsletter – July 27, 2026](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/alumni-bulletin/alumni-weekly-newsletter-july-27-2026): Exclusive health discounts from Avon Medical and Avon HMO, Hub Lead nomination results coming soon, the incredible story of how Mary Msigwa turned one acre into CAM3 Estate Company, and a masterclass on 29th July you do not want to miss. Don’t Miss Anything This Week!
- [How One Young Mchinji Farmer is Reimagining Agriculture for Malawi’s Next Generation](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/alumni/east-african-alumni/daniel-chibwe-mchinji-farmer): MCHINJI, Malawi—On a quiet stretch of land in Mchinji, where most young people dream of escaping farming rather than embracing it, Daniel Chibwe is cultivating something far bigger than crops. He is growing an idea.
- [Africa-First: How the Tony Elumelu Foundation Is Redefining Venture Pipelines](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/articles/africa-first): Africa-first: Global corporations are under growing pressure to diversify supply chains and deliver measurable social impact. Meanwhile, African entrepreneurs are producing solutions that are bold, market-ready, and deeply attuned to local realities.
- [Tafadzwa Chikwereti Is Helping Farmers Make Smarter Decisions with AI](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/alumni/south-african-alumni/tafadzwa-chikwereti): For Tafadzwa Chikwereti, technology is not replacing farmers' knowledge—it is enhancing it.
- [Tawanda Maruza Is Expanding Solar Energy Access in Zimbabwe](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/alumni/south-african-alumni/tawanda-maruza): For Tawanda Maruza, renewable energy offers more than an alternative power source—it offers the opportunity to build stronger communities and more resilient businesses.
- [Matilde Rungo Is Helping Mozambican Businesses Navigate the Digital Future](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/alumni/south-african-alumni/matilde-rungo): Many businesses struggle not because digital tools are unavailable, but because they lack the expertise to implement them strategically. Successful digital transformation requires more than software—it requires leadership, planning, and a clear understanding of how technology creates value. That is where Matilde Rungo has found her purpose.
- [How Septiya Muhandu Is Giving Agricultural Waste a Second Life Through Green Fire](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/alumni/south-african-alumni/how-septiya-muhandu): Across Zambia, charcoal remains one of the most widely used sources of cooking fuel. For millions of households, it is an everyday necessity. Yet its widespread use has also contributed to one of the country's biggest environmental challenges: deforestation. Septiya Muhandu believes the solution is not simply to ask people to stop using charcoal—it is to offer them a better option.
- [Bright Phiri Is Turning Waste into Clean Energy in Zambia](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/alumni/south-african-alumni/bright-phiri): Every harvest season leaves behind more than food. Across Zambia, agricultural residues accumulate in fields, often burned or discarded with little thought to their potential. For Bright Phiri, those leftovers represent something entirely different: an opportunity to generate clean energy, reduce environmental waste and build a more sustainable future.
- [Tembo Cleopatra Is Transforming Education in Zambia](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/alumni/south-african-alumni/tembo-cleopatra): Tembo Cleopatra believes schools can do far more than deliver lessons. They can nurture character, unlock potential and prepare young people to become future leaders in their communities and beyond.
- [Dumisani Ntini Is Advancing Corporate Governance in Africa](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/alumni/south-african-alumni/dumisani-ntini): For Botswana entrepreneur Dumisani Ntini, this challenge became an opportunity to rethink how African businesses approach corporate governance. Through the Global Governance Group, he is helping organisations build stronger foundations—demonstrating that good governance is not reserved for multinational corporations but is essential for businesses of every size.
- [Alumni Weekly Newsletter – July 20, 2026](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/alumni-bulletin/alumni-weekly-newsletter-july-20-2026): 2025 TEF Entrepreneurs will be joining the TEF Alumni Community this Tuesday. Inside, you’ll also find an exclusive 20% health discount from Avon Medical, a final push for Hub Lead nominations, and the inspiring story of Rilwan Teslim-Layeni who joined TEF with an idea in 2016 and today runs a thriving EdTech business. Don’t Miss Anything This Week!
- [Bakang Keimetswe Is Showcasing Botswana Through Tourism](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/alumni/south-african-alumni/bakang-keimetswe): Bakang Keimetswe is building a business around that idea. Through Afrigetaway (Pty) Ltd, she is creating travel experiences that connect visitors with the country's natural beauty and cultural richness while supporting the growth of a more inclusive and sustainable tourism industry.
- [Ratidzo Murwisi Is Redefining Botswana’s Events Industry](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/alumni/south-african-alumni/ratidzo-murwisi): In Botswana, Ratidzo Murwisi recognised this changing landscape and saw an opportunity where others saw a simple frozen treat. Through The Popsicle Co, she has transformed artisanal popsicles into an experience-driven business that brings colour, creativity and contemporary flair to celebrations, corporate events and lifestyle gatherings.
- [Ribeiro Tenguna Is Building Angola’s Digital Commerce Future](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/alumni/south-african-alumni/ribeiro-tenguna-is-building-angolas-digital-commerce-future): In Angola, Ribeiro Tenguna saw that challenge long before digital commerce became mainstream. Rather than wait for international platforms to solve local problems, he built one designed specifically for Angolan businesses. Through Kussumba Marketplace, Tenguna is helping entrepreneurs connect with customers, embrace digital trade and participate more fully in Africa's growing digital economy.
- [Tony Elumelu Foundation Announces 100 Rwandan Entrepreneurs for Aguka Ideation Programme](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/articles/tony-elumelu-foundation-announces-100-rwandan-entrepreneurs-for-aguka-ideation-programme): The Tony Elumelu Foundation, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Ministry of Youth and Arts of Rwanda, and the European Union, has welcomed the fourth cohort of the Aguka Ideation Programme, celebrating the selection of 100 young Rwandan entrepreneurs who are set to transform bold ideas into thriving businesses. As the culmination of the programme's four-year journey, this latest cohort reflects a shared commitment to empowering Rwanda's next generation of entrepreneurs with the skills, networks and capital needed to drive sustainable economic growth.
- [Alumni Weekly Newsletter – July 13, 2026](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/alumni-bulletin/alumni-weekly-newsletter-july-13-2026): Join us for the TEF Hub Leads Election Information Session on Wednesday, 15th July at 2 PM WAT. Read Viola’s inspiring story, the global opportunities available beyond funding, and update your details to stay connected as a TEF alum — because once TEF, always TEF!
- [Alumni Weekly Newsletter – July 6, 2026](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/alumni-bulletin/alumni-weekly-newsletter-july-6-2026): This week, we spotlight one of our alumni, cover an inspiring story of how our communication officer earned her new role in the TEF Squad, and provide you with another opportunity to have your say. Let’s get started!
- [$4.2 Billion in Revenue. 1.5 Million Jobs. Why The Tony Elumelu Foundation’s Bet on African Entrepreneurs Is Paying Off](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/news/4-2-billion-in-revenue-1-5-million-jobs-why-the-tony-elumelu-foundations-bet-on-african-entrepreneurs-is-paying-off): Businesses backed by the Tony Elumelu Foundation have generated more than $4.2 billion in revenue and created over 1.5 million jobs. 
- [Alumni Weekly Newsletter – June 29, 2026](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/alumni-bulletin/alumni-weekly-newsletter-june-29-2026): This week, we bring you an exclusive funding opportunity just for you, more details on the hub lead nominations, spotlight one of our current hub leads, another opportunity to Have Your Say and update your contact details. Do you want to know how our founder became a billionaire? Dive in!
- [Alumni Weekly Newsletter – June 22, 2026](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/alumni-bulletin/alumni-weekly-newsletter-june-22-2026-2): Join us in celebrating Lumbie’s global recognition, learn how to maximize the opportunities within the TEF Alumni Network, and tell us how we can improve your alumni experience.
- [MEET RICHARD, BUILDING RWANDA’S ELECTRIC FUTURE](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/alumni/east-african-alumni/meet-richard-building-rwandas-electric-future): HE WATCHED RIDERS LOSE HALF THEIR INCOME TO FUEL. NOW HE'S BUILDING RWANDA'S ELECTRIC FUTURE.
- [Alumni Weekly Newsletter – June 15, 2026](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/alumni-bulletin/alumni-weekly-newsletter-june-15-2026): This week: Christiana Owoeye represents TEF on the global stage in China. Rewatch our session on payment systems. Meet Blandine, whose Kosmotive is transforming women’s health across Africa. Share your thoughts on how we can serve you better. And the 2026 Hub Leads Election is coming — stay tuned.
- [Alumni Weekly Newsletter – June 8, 2026](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/alumni-bulletin/alumni-weekly-newsletter-june-8-2026): Africa’s economic future is not just being written—it is being boldly built, scaled, and revolutionized by TEF alumni. From the prestigious global policy halls of Geneva to high-tech green innovations in South Africa and booming retail expansions in Gaborone, our entrepreneurs are proving they don't wait for opportunity. They are the opportunity.
- [TEF Alumni Bulletin | Week 1 – April 27, 2026](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/alumni-bulletin/tef-alumni-bulletin-week-1-april-27-2026): We’re excited to kick off this platform designed to keep you informed, engaged, and connected. Each week, we’ll be sharing key updates, opportunities, news, and upcoming plans across the Foundation and the wider alumni network.
- [The Tony Elumelu Foundation Announces 2026 Cohort of 3,200 African Entrepreneurs](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/news/the-tony-elumelu-foundation-announces-2026-cohort-of-3200-african-entrepreneurs): The 2026 cohort reflects the diversity, ambition, and resilience of Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, with 51% women, 75% aged 18–35, reinforcing youth-driven economic transformation, 30% from rural communities, expanding access beyond urban centres, and 13 selected entrepreneurs reported to be thriving with disabilities. The 2026 Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurs’ businesses span sectors including agriculture, AI, green economy, healthcare, and fintech. Crucially, 91% of selected entrepreneurs are at idea or early-stage, underscoring TEF’s role as a true last-mile enabler of opportunity.
- [The Tony Elumelu Foundation Appoints Three New Advisory Board Members](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/press-releases/the-tony-elumelu-foundation-appoints-three-new-advisory-board-members): Lagos, Nigeria – February 17, 2026 – The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Africa's leading philanthropy empowering young entrepreneurs to create sustainable jobs and drive economic transformation, today announced the appointment of three distinguished new members to its Advisory Board. These strategic additions enhance TEF's global reach and expertise in fostering Africapitalism, youth entrepreneurship, and inclusive growth across all 54 African countries.
- [مؤسسة توني إلوميلو تفتح باب التقديم لبرنامج ريادة الأعمال لعام 2026](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/articles/%d9%85%d8%a4%d8%b3%d8%b3%d8%a9-%d8%aa%d9%88%d9%86%d9%8a-%d8%a5%d9%84%d9%88%d9%85%d9%8a%d9%84%d9%88-%d8%aa%d9%81%d8%aa%d8%ad-%d8%a8%d8%a7%d8%a8-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%aa%d9%82%d8%af%d9%8a%d9%85-%d9%84%d8%a8-2): أثر TEF

## Pages
- [TEF Alumni Newsletter](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/tef-alumni-newsletter): Alumni Weekly Newsletter
- [Women Entrepreneurship for Africa III](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa-iii): 2025/2026 IYBA-WE4A – Perguntas Frequentes   
- [TEF Hub Leads](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/tef-hub-leads): Participants in one of the Foundation’s professional training and entrepreneurship programmes are part of our extraordinary pan-African network of over 3,000 young African leaders. Our alumni have distinguished themselves in their chosen careers and are now providing innovative solutions across Africa.
- [Aguka](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/aguka): Harnessing the Power of Youth-Led Businesses in Rwanda
- [FAQ- THE TEF ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME SELECTION PROCESS](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/faq-tef-entrepreneurship-programme-selection-process): This document provides a more detailed background on our programme selection process.
- [Central Africa](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/central-africa-2): His goal is to provide affordable solar energy solutions to households and businesses in Nigeria
- [Southern Africa](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/southern-africa): His goal is to provide affordable solar energy solutions to households and businesses in Nigeria
- [Northern Africa](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/northern-africa): His goal is to provide affordable solar energy solutions to households and businesses in Nigeria
- [Cookie Policy](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/cookie-policy): This Cookie Notice explains how we use cookies and the choices you have. Except as otherwise stated in this notice, the relevant Company privacy notice, which can be found on our (“Privacy Notice”), will apply to our processing of the data that we collect via cookies including your rights regarding your personal data. 
- [Western Africa](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/western-africa): His goal is to provide affordable solar energy solutions to households and businesses in Nigeria
- [Mentorship](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/mentorship): The Tony Elumelu Foundation Mentorship Programme assembles world-class volunteer mentors across Africa and globally who will guide selected mentee entrepreneurs towards business success. TEF Mentors are selected for their demonstrated expertise, passion and alignment to the Programme’s vision and mission. The engagement between each mentor and mentee (entrepreneur) is developed and sustained, where mentors will provide dedicated support to encourage the development and application of entrepreneurial skills by their mentees
- [Ongoing Programmes](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/ongoing-programmes): Through the TEF Flagship Entrepreneurship Programme, the Foundation empowers African
- [Impact Regions](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/impact-regions): This report on the TEF Impact in East Africa Countries showed that the TEF programme was highly effective at providing business training to diverse groups of participants and awarding funding in a timely manner. Read more on the TEF impact in this region; Programme Outcome, Success Stories and more.
- [TEF Past Programmes](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/tef-past-programmes): Past programmes covered in previous years include Tony & Awele Elumelu Prize, Elumelu Professionals Programme (EPP), Nigeria 50 and The Elumelu Empowerment Fund.
- [TEF Case Studies](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/tef-case-studies): TEF case studies Case Studies VIEW BELOW. skip render: ucaddon_logo_grid RELATED LINKS MENTORS ALUMNI BECOME A TEF ENTREPRENEUR PARTNERS
- [Eastern Africa](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/eastern-africa): Our entrepreneur, Elia Timotheo from Tanzania is the CEO of East Africa Fruit Farm and Company...
- [Co-Founder’s Letter](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/elementor-25134): The concept of Africapitalism, championed bymy husband, Tony Elumelu, underscores the belief that Africa's private sector – especially our entrepreneurs – should assume a pivotal role in propelling the continent's development forward.
- [Founder’s Letter](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/founders-letter): As an African, I see and have seen firsthand –right from my youth – the linkage between the environment, poverty, and climate. I come from the Niger Delta region of Nigeria and, growing up, I witnessed directly how environmental degradation and tragedy lead to a human and health tragedy.
- [Our Approach](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/our-approach): TEF Business Management Training is self-paced curriculum designed to equip start-ups with the basic skills required to launch and run their businesses at the early growth stage. It covers critical topics, including starting and expanding a business, business development, marketing strategy, effective management, and product design.
- [Our Impact Pillars](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/our-impact-pillars): Our interventions, activities, and programme are executed in line with our commitment to engendering sustainable development across seven broad impact pillars.
- [TEF Annual Reports](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/tef-annual-reports): Stay up to date on our entrepreneurs, events, research and more.
- [TEF Audited Financial Statements](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/tef-audited-financial-statements): Stay up to date on our entrepreneurs, events, research and more.
- [TEF Impact Reports](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/tef-impact-reports): Total Entrepreneurs selected from across 54 African countries: the largest network of entrepreneurs across Africa.
- [BeGreen Africa](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/begreen-africa): Transforming Africa's Environmental, Social, and Economic Development through Youth-Led, Sustainable Green Entrepreneurship
- [Gender](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/impact/gender): We Are Committed To Advocating For Entrepreneurship As The Key To Accelerating Africa's Social And Economic Development.
- [Tempest Gold](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/services/tempest-gold): UGANDA | ACCESS TO MARKET
- [ResearcherNG](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/services/researcherng): NIGERIA | ACCESS TO MARKET
- [MyStash](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/services/mystash): NIGERIA | ACCESS TO FINANCE
- [Marodia](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/services/marodia): MADAGASCAR | OTHER
- [Mamamoni](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/services/mamamoni): Nigeria | ACCESS TO FINANCE
- [Innovate Labs](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/services/innovate-labs): GHANA | OTHER
- [Gamp](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/services/gamp): NIGERIA | E-COMMERCE
- [Data Girl Technologies](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/services/data-girl-technologies): UGANDA | ACCESS TO MARKET
- [AFRISTARTUP](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/services/afristartup): BENIN | CROWDSOURCING
- [Abbi Labour Link](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/services/abbi-labour-link): UGANDA | ACCESS TO MARKET
- [Waiba Health Services](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/health/waiba-health-services): UGANDA | ACCESS TO MARKET
- [The Smart Way To Be Better](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/health/the-smart-way-to-be-better): NIGERIA | Other
- [Smoothie Express Limited](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/health/smoothie-express-limited): NIGERIA | FOOD & BEVERAGES
- [Rossana Health Convoy](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/health/rossana-health-convoy): UGANDA | OTHER
- [Promane and Promade Ltd/MCare App](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/health/promane-and-promade-ltd-mcare-app): NIGERIA | Other
- [OptimumFoodie](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/health/optimumfoodie): NIGERIA | Other
- [Natal Cares](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/health/natal-cares): NIGERIA | Other
- [McComan Furnishings](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/health/mccoman-furnishings): NIGERIA | INDUSTRIAL / MANUFACTURING
- [Kosmotive](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/health/kosmotive): RWANDA | E-COMMERCE
- [Erith Health Services](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/health/erith-health-services): GHANA | SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
- [eHealth360](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/health/ehealth360): NIGERIA | ANIMAL AND CROPS HEALTH
- [Dromedic](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/health/dromedic): UGANDA | LOGISTIC AND TRANSPORT
- [Dial A Pad Limited](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/health/dial-a-pad-limited): KENYA | INDUSTRIAL / MANUFACTURING
- [Chil Artificial Intelligence Lab](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/health/chil-artificial-intelligence-lab): Uganda | Other

## 
- [Unveiling the 2025 Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurs](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=27680): The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering young African entrepreneurs from across all 54 African countries, is pleased to invite you to join us virtually as we announce the newest cohort of TEF Entrepreneurs – a class of 3110 entrepreneurs!
- [BeGreen: Unlocking African’s Green Future through the Power of Entrepreneurship](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=25961): Unlocking African's Green Future through the Power of Entrepreneurship: The Tony Elumelu Foundation and UNICEF's Generation Unlimited invite you to a thrilling evening of innovation and impact!
- [A Decade of Impact: Unlocking the Potential of Young Women Entrepreneurs in Africa](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=25951): The Tony Elumelu Foundation, the leading philanthropy empowering young African entrepreneurs from across all 54 African countries will host U.S. President Biden’s Presidential Advisory Council on Africa Diaspora Engagement this month, in Lagos, Nigeria.
- [CHAIRMANS SESSION AT THE B7 SUMMIT](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=25574): B7 is the official G7 engagement group for the industry stakeholders – the G7 is an informal political and economic forum of seven advanced economies including Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States.
- [TOE HOSTS CINDY MCCAIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME (WFP)](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=25534): The next stop for the 2024 #TEFImpact tour is Britain’s largest metropolis, London City. Here, Tony O. Elumelu CFR, Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, the leading philanthropy empowering young African entrepreneurs from across all 54 African countries, will host Cindy McCain, Executive Director, World Food Programme at an intimate cocktail session with key UK stakeholders in the development sector in attendance.
- [PRIVATE LUNCH HOSTED BY BADR JAFAR AND TONY O. ELUMELU, CFR](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=25531): To kick of the 2024 #TEFImpact tour, on Monday May 13, in the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, the Tony Elumelu Foundation will convene a dynamic gathering of senior government officials, business luminaries, and philanthropic trailblazers, all united in the Foundation’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship, particularly in the vibrant landscapes of Africa and the Middle East.
- [TEF’s Decade of Impact: A Promise Fulfilled](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=24666): On March 22, 2024, history will be made as the Tony Elumelu Foundation, the leading philanthropy empowering young African entrepreneurs from all 54 African countries, announces the selected entrepreneurs for the 10th year of the 10-year TEF Entrepreneurship Programme. The Tony Elumelu Foundation is empowering a new generation of African entrepreneurs, driving poverty eradication, catalysing job creation across all 54 African countries, and ensuring inclusive economic empowerment.Since the launch of the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme in 2015, the Foundation has trained over 1.5 million young Africans on its digital hub, TEFConnect, and disbursed nearly US$ 100 million in direct funding to over 19,000 African women and men, who have collectively created over 400,000 direct and indirect jobs.The Foundation's mission is rooted in Africapitalism, which positions the private sector and, most importantly, entrepreneurs as the catalyst for the social and economic development of the African continent.
- [JOIN LIVE: TEF Impact Series with Kasarachi Innocent](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=14799): Kasarachi holds academic degrees in Mass Communication (B.A; University of Nigeria, Nsukka - First Class); Communication Studies (M.A; University of Port Harcourt - Distinction) and Public Policy Analysis and Political Communication (PhD; University of Port Harcourt).
- [Idea to Reality: Concepts in Practice](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=12790): Concepts in Practice A Learning Conversation.
- [Idea to Reality: Power Skills](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=12578): Strategy implementation is a social undertaking built on aligned goals, communication, collaboration and critical thinking. Explore a range of “power skills” that help organizational leaders and teams stay focused, engage, perform, and produce business value on part 5 of the TEF Masterclass in partnership with Project Management Institute.
- [Delivery Capabilities: Lean StartUp and Scaling](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=12474): Competitive advantage comes from delivering differentiated value in response to market needs. Learn about the many ways in which project management can adapt to deliver the right value with a balance of rigor and speed. Understand how to develop, improve, and evolve project management capabilities as your business grows and evolves.
- [TEF Celebrates International Youth Day: Youth Engagement for Global Action](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=12141): The theme of International Youth Day 2020, “Youth Engagement for Global Action” seeks to highlight the ways in which the engagement of young people at the local, national and global levels is enriching national and multilateral institutions and processes, as well as draw lessons on how their representation and engagement in formal institutional politics can be significantly enhanced.
- [Idea to Reality – A Primer in Risk and Uncertainty](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=12090): Competitive advantage comes from delivering differentiated value in response to market needs.  Learn about the many ways in which project management can adapt to deliver the right value with a balance of rigor and speed.  Understand how to develop, improve, and evolve project management capabilities as your business grows and evolves.
- [Idea to Reality – Put Your Money Where Your Strategy Is](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=11838): This series of workshops explores building delivery capabilities for start-ups and small businesses within the context of the Project Economy*. In the first edition, we looked at how SMEs succeed through project management. We continue this discussion on Monday 20th July with a session entitled ‘Idea to Reality: Putting Your Money Where Your Strategy Is’.
- [Online Entrepreneurship is the Future of Work](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=11625): TEF Masterclass Overview:
- [Entrepreneurs Guide to Smart Investing](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=11569): Learn important steps and strategies entrepreneurs can use to build efficient cash flow plans and sufficient liquidity.
- [Idea to Reality – Project Management for Successful SMEs](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=11559): A brand new TEF Masterclass series in partnership with PMI. 
- [Managing Your Finances in Uncertain Times](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=11468): Register here.
- [The ABC of Finance Reporting and Recording for Small Businesses](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=11449): Learn more than the basics of bookkeeping, cashflow, and many more aspects of Finance reporting and recording for small businesses.
- [Transformative Partnerships for Business Growth](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=11439): Partnerships can help your small business develop a new product or service, gain exposure to a new target market, raise its brand profile, expand geographically and much more. It also helps reduce costs thereby making business operations more efficient.
- [How to Leverage Technology for Business with Dare Medunoye](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=11437): In an era where digital innovation is opening up new opportunities, it is pivotal to understand how leveraging trending technologies can fundamentally transform customer experiences, operating models and the business environment.
- [Stress and Anxiety Related to Entrepreneurship (in Partnership with Yale University)](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=11435): It is important to be proactive when it comes to your mental health. This masterclass in partnership with Yale University shares valuable insights to keeping anxiety and your stress levels in check.
- [Cut Waste, Not Cost](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=11422): By differentiating value-added activities from those that are non-value added, many businesses can identify and eliminate waste on resources.
- [Adapting to Change with Owen Omogiafor](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=11414): Change is the one constant in life, and adapting to change can be a great challenge. These changes can result from external pressures facing businesses and therefore, entrepreneurs need to adjust their management style and plans to cope with the complexities of the changing situations.
- [Staying Motivated and Preventing Burnout (in Partnership with Yale University)](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=11410): Entrepreneurs often feel pressure to get as much work done in as little time as possible in order to keep clients satisfied and maintain a steady cashflow.  This TEF Masterclass on Staying Motivated and Preventing Burnout in partnership with Yale University professors Charles Dike and Theddus Ihenacho will prevent the dreaded burnout.
- [Positioning Your Business for the New Normal](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=11404): learn important tips on how to:⁣

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