Node Eight Foundation
Driving innovation for social good
We are building bold solutions and startups that mitigate social challenges and generate jobs across Africa.
Node Eight Foundation
Empowering Africa's Future Innovators Today
We are equipping 1 million young Africans with the skills to solve social challenges and secure meaningful jobs
Node Eight Foundation
Building Inclusive Communities
We convene the innovation community, harness their talents to implement innovative projects that solve local challenges.
The Systemic Issues Keeping Our Cities Unfriendly to Young People
From budgets to public spaces, youth are sidelined in city planning. This blog reveals the hidden structures and mindsets keeping cities unfriendly to young people.
Is Your City Youth-Friendly? Here’s How to Know
What gets measured gets improved. If Ghanaian cities want to truly serve their young people, they must track the right data. This blog outlines five core pillars every mayor should monitor to build cities where young people can thrive.
What Makes a City Youth-Friendly – and Why Every City Needs to Be One
What makes a city truly work for its young people? It’s not just about parks or programs—it’s about opportunities, participation, and purpose. This article explores why youth-friendly cities are essential for inclusive growth and what it takes to build one where young voices shape the future
_ OUR INNOVATION PORTFOLIO
We research big problems and test bold solutions to major social challenges that affect lives of millions across Africa. We turn these ideas into startups that focus on health, climate, food, arts, and culture—with one goal: to create good jobs, improve lives, and boost the economy.
_ OUR IMPACT STORIES & NUMBERS
Together, we are building dreams.
1000+
Trained in digital and entrepreneurial skills
12
Innovation projects implemented
10000+
Young people reached through our interventions
3
Impact startups in Node Eight venture studio
_OUR PARTNERS
We are a trusted partner, collaborating with universities, international development agencies, global foundations, and government departments
