Africa has no shortage of brilliant women. Only a shortage of open doors.
Empowering women with the skills, mentorship, and technology opportunities to thrive — fueling inclusive growth and innovation across Africa.
Seeding Africa is a female-led, minority-owned nonprofit registered in the State of Georgia, USA. We were founded with a single conviction: that geography, gender, and economic circumstance should not determine a woman's access to the opportunities created by the AI revolution.
Through our Coursera Social Impact Partnership — formally established in February 2026 — we deliver fully funded scholarships in AI, data science, data analytics, and machine learning engineering to women across Africa. Every scholarship includes mentorship, career coaching, and job placement support.
"Drive sustainable economic growth and gender equality by equipping women in developing countries with the skills and resources they need to succeed in the Information Technology sector."
Our work is anchored to three of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Every scholarship we fund, every career we launch, and every partnership we build is a direct contribution toward ending poverty, advancing gender equality, and creating decent work and economic growth across Africa.
Equipping women with digital skills that translate directly into economic independence.
Removing barriers to technology education and creating career pathways in AI and data.
Placing trained scholars into roles that grow the African technology sector.
Four principles that guide everything we do.
From our founding in Atlanta to our reach across Africa, these values are the foundation of every decision, every scholarship, and every partnership we enter into.
Diversity & Inclusion
Expanding access and opportunity for women across Africa — driving continent-wide inclusion through a strategic partnership with Coursera.
Positive Social Impact
When a woman builds a career in technology, she transforms her family, her community, and her continent. We measure success in careers launched and lives changed.
Closing the Digital Talent Gap
We partner with certified technology training providers to equip women with high-demand AI and data skills — building a pipeline of market-ready professionals and creating direct pathways to economic advancement across Africa.
Nurturing Future Leaders
Mentorship, coaching, and entrepreneurship support — preparing women to be self-sufficient and to become leaders in their own right.
The people behind Seeding Africa.
Three co-founders with a combined 70+ years of experience across technology, data, and nonprofit leadership — united by a shared conviction that African women deserve a seat at the global AI table.
As the Co-founder of Seeding Africa, Vivienne is passionate about empowering young African women to thrive in STEM fields. With over 27 years of experience in Information Technology Solution Delivery, Vivienne is dedicated to bridging the gender gap in tech by providing training, mentorship, and job placement opportunities. Under her leadership, Seeding Africa offers scholarships, fellowships, and career development programs in software development, data science, and business intelligence. Through strategic partnerships across Africa, Vivienne is expanding Seeding Africa’s reach and impact, creating lasting opportunities for women starting in Nigeria and beyond. A strong advocate for gender equality in tech, Vivienne is committed to reducing the digital divide and creating sustainable career pathways for the next generation of women leaders in technology.
Rafat is a dynamic IT leader and visionary Co-Founder of Seeding Africa, brings 22 years of impactful experience. She masterfully blends Software/Product Development with cutting-edge Data Analytics, directly fueling Seeding Africa’s mission. With a Computer Science degree, Rafat also holds Lean Six Sigma and Big Data certifications. Her career includes a decade in software development and 12 years transforming data into strategic business decisions for growth. Rafat’s versatile background spans Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Retail, optimizing processes for efficiency. A results-oriented leader, she leverages Lean Six Sigma to deliver measurable, data-driven results for Seeding Africa. Her journey is a testament to her technical acumen, strategic insight, and leadership in creating significant impact.
Susan, a visionary Co-Founder of Seeding Africa, combines a profound commitment to journalistic integrity with a deep passion for food justice. Based in Atlanta, she brings over 20 years of extensive experience in non-profit grant writing. Her proven expertise has been instrumental in raising millions in grant funding and donations, directly fueling impactful initiatives. Susan holds a Bachelor’s in Political Science and a Master of Public Administration. Her core strengths lie in strategic development, fostering key partnerships, and securing vital financial resources. As a co-founder of Seeding Africa, Susan is set to channel her dedication and fundraising expertise to grow support for its essential mission.
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