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In 2025, Aiducation took a decisive step forward in its mission to create lasting educational impact. Building on 20 years of delivering high-quality programs across multiple countries, we set out on a journey of Glocalization: a strategic transformation that brings together the strength of a global network with the insight, ownership and agility of local leadership.It starts with a simple beliefA

There's research on what changes in a leader who spends a week among people they'd never otherwise meet. It's worth reading, but it can't show you what that looks like on the ground. This July, we found out: 32 Aiducation alumni and 7 executive coaches, one room, one shared question  how do I lead with purpose? led by Dr. Anke Houben and Dr. Kai W. Dierke.Monday opened with strangers and a single

More than 250 alumni and partners gathered in Nairobi to mark two decades of Aiducation in Kenya and to launch the Aiducation Kenya Alumni Network.Twenty years ago, Aiducation International Kenya began with a single conviction: talent is distributed evenly across this country, but opportunity is not.Two decades on, more than 2,500 Aiducation alumni are building careers across Kenya in the private

As Aiducation celebrates 20 years of empowering talented young people, one message continues to resonate across continents: lasting impact is created through strong partnerships.In May 2026, Aiducation Group Managing Director Matthias Meier and Alumni Product Lead Boniface Mahulo spent a week in the Philippines, strengthening collaboration with Pathways to Higher Education, Aiducation's long-stand

This year, Aiducation proudly marks 𝟮𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽. What began with a simple vision; to ensure that bright young people would never be denied an education simply because of financial circumstances, has grown into a global movement of scholars, alumni, mentors, partners,

At Aiducation International Kenya, we are reimagining how impact is created. True, sustainable change doesn’t come from imported solutions alone; it grows from local collaboration, co-creation, and shared ownership. That’s why we’ve embarked on a fundamental shift: from implementing programs for Kenyan communities to partnering with Kenyan institutions to design, lead, and own them together.Our re

In the heart of Nairobi, a quiet transformation took place. For one intensive week in September 2025, 28 young changemakers; drawn from the networks of Aiducation International Kenya and the Wyss Academy for Nature, convened for the Entrepreneurship Jumpstart Academy. Their mission was clear, tangible, and urgent: to move from concept to conviction, from idea to first business model.This was not a

This June 2025 in Nairobi, the 5th edition of our Leadership Academy powerfully demonstrated that true leadership begins from within. Forty Aiducation alumni embarked on a transformative journey, moving beyond traditional theory to explore the core of authentic leadership: purpose. Guided by ten dedicated coaches, the academy created an environment of electric energy where participants tackled pro

At Aiducation, we believe in the power of education to change lives. But beyond the scholarships we provide, we are deeply committed to understanding the real-world impact of our support. That’s why we recently conducted impact visits to 9 partner schools and 3 households of our scholars, reaching a total of 105 high school students: listening to their stories, challenges, and dreams.𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰�

We are proud to unveil the Stage 2 winners of the Aiducation 1000 Young Entrepreneurs Start-Up Award, celebrating groundbreaking Innovation in Kenya's entrepreneurial landscape! These visionary founders are tackling pressing challenges with sustainable, high-impact solutions that promise to transform industries and communities.During the online jury session🏆 Meet our Winners1. Beatrice Njeri – Mo

Our team recently met some of the brilliant entrepreneurs of Aiducation’s 1,000 Young Entrepreneurs Program in Nairobi. These founders are proving that with the right mix of funding, mentorship, and ecosystem support, young visionaries can turn challenges into scalable solutions. Their businesses aren’t just turning profits; they’re addressing real community needs, from job creation to sustainable

"𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀; 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀. 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗔𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰!" On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, we hosted our Annual Global Impact Update, uniting 80+ change-makers online and onsit

At Aiducation, we believe that young entrepreneurs hold the power to drive meaningful change in their communities. Through our 1000 Young Entrepreneurs Start-Up Fund, we empower ambitious innovators under 30 with the funding, mentorship, and network they need to turn their ideas into thriving businesses.Omar at the Aiducation event for entrepreneursOne such success story is Mikail Hassan and his c

For 25 young Kenyans aspiring to be entrepreneurs, the BearingPoint Entrepreneurship Jumpstart Academy wasn’t just another online academy; it was a transformational experience.Screenshot from the sessionImplemented virtually from March to June 2025, this intensive program brought together Aiducation International Kenya alumni, international mentors from BearingPoint, and a local mentor to explore

From March 24th to 28th, 2025, 30 bright young minds, 15 students from the Swiss Study Foundation and 15 Aiducation International Kenya alumni, came together for an unforgettable Summer School Academy in Kenya. The theme? “Brewing a Sustainable Future in the Global Coffee Chain.”For one week, these students explored the global coffee industry, from farm to cup, while exchanging ideas, cultures, an

Friday, 16th May 2025 marked an electrifying milestone for the 1000 Young Entrepreneurs (1000 YE) program we hosted our very first community gathering of 2025! Held at Four Points by Sheraton, Nairobi, this exciting event brought together our passionate founders and invaluable local partners under the vibrant theme: "Start Right to Build Right."The energy in the room was unmatched as we tackled a

Aiducation International is teaming up with Commercio Gastronomie to bring purpose and passion to Zurich. Through this collaboration, Commercio’s inspiring venues will help amplify Aiducation’s mission: bridging the education gap in emerging countries.Join us at two exclusive events:1️⃣ Global Impact Update with Apéro📅 11 June 2025, 6–10 PM📍 Restaurant Commihalle, Zurich🔗Register here 2️⃣ Impa

Every successful startup begins with three key ingredients: hard work, clear vision, and crucial support. Aiducation International's 1000 Young Entrepreneurs Start-Up Fund provides exactly this winning combination, offering funding, mentorship and growth opportunities to promising entrepreneurs like Adie Joklik.As one of the Stage 1 Start-Up Fund award winners in Aiducation's initiative sponsored

Clean water is something many of us take for granted. But for billions of people around the world, access to safe drinking water remains a daily struggle. Aisha Sadi, a young entrepreneur from Kenya, is on a mission to change that. Through her company, Ayshah Clean Water Limited, she is tackling the global challenge of contaminated drinking water, one community at a time.Aisha’s journey began with

Jerome Valdez is a proud Aiducation Talent from the Philippines. With the support of Aiducation International and Pathways to Higher Education, he overcame financial challenges to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Ateneo de Manila University, one of the country’s top schools. Today, Jerome works as a Scholarship Officer at his alma mater, helping others achieve their dreams. I