A Nigerian young change maker, Babatunde Bale, has been announced winner of the inaugural YouthGive Africa Contest, a storytelling initiative organised by the GivingTuesday Africa Hub with a cash prize of 1,500 dollars.
Bale, an innovative solution pioneer, driving spontaneous access to eye care and other health projects across major rural communities in west Africa sub-region, has in the last few years impacted over 12,000 lives and 400 suburbs including the Makoko community in Lagos, Nigeria.
The exercise also had Tanzania conservationist and educational advocate, Narau Kimani Laizer, as first runner-up with a prize gift of 1000 dollars. Narau story depicts resilience and courage, defying the cultural norm of early child marriage in parts of East Africa to promote girl-child empowerment and access to education.
The second runner-up is a Ugandan seasoned youth development professional, Nkuubi Dominic Savio, who through his programs has helped expand schools and communities, to drive development in East Africa. Savio, also received a cash prize of 500 dollars.
In a statement signed by the communications Manager of GivingTuesday, Bidemi Adedire, the contest which saw at least 500 entries from youths across countries in Africa, is a constant reminder of the boundless potential of youths in Africa.
