Ms. Nthanda Manduwi recently received the prestigious Best International Youth Empowerment Award at the 2024 African Achievement Awards. The event, held in Seattle, Washington, brought together luminaries from across the continent to celebrate transformative contributions to Africa’s development.
This honor reflects Nthanda’s decade-long commitment to empowering young people through her work with the Ntha Foundation, Kwathu Kollective, and other impactful initiatives. Known for her unwavering dedication to education, digital innovation, and creativity, Nthanda has consistently worked to inspire and uplift individuals and communities across Africa and beyond.
In her acceptance speech, Nthanda dedicated the award to every African striving for a brighter future, emphasizing the collective responsibility to build #TheAfricaWeWant. “Nobody is coming to save us,” she remarked. “We have to save us.” These words echo her vision of fostering sustainable development through collaboration, innovation, and leadership.
Nthanda’s recognition at the African Achievement Awards is a testament to her leadership, her ability to translate vision into action, and her enduring belief in the power of young people to drive change. As she continues to build on her work, this award stands as a milestone in a journey defined by purpose, passion, and impact.
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