Dear African Youth, the realities of your past remain, but your future is yours to decide. Do not shrink. Keep Moving… If you believe you were born to pioneer the reshaping, rebuilding, and reforming of systems, sectors, industries, or communities, it is possible. You can be the FIRST to break into an industry and open the door for others to follow. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with different kinds of young people: • The one who says, “I’ve tried, but the

At Open Dreams , we believe in the power of young people to transform the world, and last year 2025, our community proved it in a big way. Moses Afopezi , Co-Founder & CEO of Skolarr and AgricFresh , continues to rewrite the narrative of what young African tech leaders can achieve. Through Skolarr , an AI-powered educational platform serving over 20,000 students , Moses has expanded access to quality learning for students across Cameroon’s English and French systems, even in