We started making waves as Livity Africa in 2011 with Live Magazine - the first youth-led publication in South Africa, which launched the careers of many industry leaders today. Through Live Mag we saw the power of digital to connect young people in new ways, and to change lives through the unique vocational learning programme we established for its young contributors. We also saw how the lack of access to basic digital skills meant that many couldn’t seize the economic opportunities of the fourth industrial revolution. 

This lack of access to skills holds back the transformation and economic development that Africa needs. If we cannot deliver these skills to young people, alongside employability and entrepreneurial ability, the negative impact will be far reaching, for the individual, society, business and the continent.

We set up Digify Africa in 2014 to start bridging the continent’s digital divide.

Digify Africa offers accessible youth-centred learning programmes at all levels, from work-ready digital skills to those needed to enter the marketing industry, or for entrepreneurs to take their hustle to the next level. What’s more, we help businesses take advantage of this incredible growing talent pool of over 85,000 movers and shakers who make up our alumni network. We do not train for training`s sake. We aim at critical skills that industry and the economy needs. 

Our mission is to put a stop to the digital divide. Our vision is an entire generation of youth on the African continent using the growing digital economy to launch and sustain their own livelihoods. We will activate Africa`s most valuable natural resources — young people — as a solution to one of its most critical challenges: youth unemployment.

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Digify Africa's headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa

Gavin Weale

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The Project Management Team at Digify Africa plays a pivotal role in overseeing the execution and coordination of various youth-centered learning programs. They ensure that projects align with the organization's mission to bridge the digital divide and empower young Africans with essential skills. This team manages timelines, resources, and stakeholder communications, while also collaborating on innovative initiatives like the Ilizwe Lam program and special events such as the Facebook Instagram Loeries Challenge, ultimately driving the success of Digify Africa's transformative vision.

Project Management Team

The Learning and Development Team at Digify Africa focuses on creating and delivering impactful training programs that equip young people with essential digital skills and entrepreneurship training. They design tailored learning experiences, coordinate workshops, and facilitate sessions to empower participants, ensuring alignment with industry needs and enhancing employability and entrepreneurial prospects. Through their efforts, the team aims to close the digital divide and contribute to economic development across the continent.

Learning and Development Team

The Marketing and Communications Team at Digify Africa is dedicated to promoting the organization’s mission of bridging the digital divide for African youth. They create and disseminate compelling content that highlights the impact of Digify's programs, manage community engagement to foster collaboration among alumni and stakeholders, and implement digital marketing strategies to reach a wider audience. Through public relations efforts and innovative content creation, this team aims to elevate the visibility of Digify Africa and champion the talents of young contributors in the digital economy.

Marketing and Communications Team

The Leadership Team at Digify Africa is responsible for setting the strategic direction and vision of the organization, ensuring that its mission to bridge the digital divide is executed effectively. Comprising the Founder and CEO, Chief Operating Officer, and Co-founder, this team focuses on fostering partnerships, driving innovation in youth-centered learning programs, and advocating for impactful change that empowers young people with essential digital skills for employability and entrepreneurship in Africa.

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Digify Africa

Org chart

Teams

Project Management Team

Learning and Development Team

Marketing and Communications Team

Leadership Team

Offices

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