Youth Leadership & Economic Opportunity / Editorial preview · September 22–25, 2026
Five organizations, one training week
Ten representatives from five youth-led organizations spent four days strengthening how their organizations work.
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Field updates on education, peacebuilding, youth leadership, and responsible technology from our work in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the United States.
Editorial previews of our own dated activity — not independently verified field reports. Each story links back to its source.
Research & Responsible Technology / Editorial preview · September 23, 2026
Tech Peace for Congo at the Congo Tech Expo
On September 23, 2026, Vijana Africa brought its message on responsible technology and conflict minerals to the Congo Tech Expo in New York.
Peacebuilding & Community Protection / Editorial preview · September 19, 2026
Hosting a community conversation on investing in peace
On September 19, 2026, Vijana Africa hosted a community gathering, “What Does It Mean to Invest in Peace?,” at Eastern Mennonite University ahead of the UN International Day of Peace on September 21.
Research & Responsible Technology / Editorial preview · September 8, 2026
A conversation at the DRC embassy
On September 8, 2026, Vijana Africa’s leadership met with the DRC’s Ambassador to the United States in Washington, D.C., to discuss Congo Evidence and Tech Peace for Congo.
Peacebuilding & Community Protection / Editorial preview · 2026 school year
3,325 attendances, seven schools
Across seven secondary schools, students attended 3,325 awareness sessions on safety, consent, and reporting.
Education & Digital Inclusion / Editorial preview · July 8 – August 27, 2026
Seven weeks of summer learning
A seven-week camp with Creative Humanity paired tablet learning with art, games, and health lessons.
Education & Digital Inclusion / Editorial preview · 2025–2026 school year
A first tablet, for most of 160 children
Across eight partner schools, 160 children worked with tablets this year — most had never had the chance before.
Editorial preview · November 2, 2024
Co-organizing the 2024 Horizon Conference
Vijana Africa co-organized the Horizon Conference with Kiota Global at James Madison University, reaching around 150 participants.