History Spotlight 22 - Secondary Education in Africa

In 2024, the Corporate History team launched “Our History, Our Legacy,” a three-year campaign to connect all employees globally to the Foundation’s history, milestones, and ways of working. One of the tactics within this promotional campaign included the release of "History Spotlights", which highlight the Foundation's past work, and emphasize its unique approach to philanthropy through trust-based partnerships, collaborative learning, and empowerment of youth in driving sustainable impact.

This twenty-second History Spotlight was posted to the Foundation's internal communication channels on August 25, 2025, and included the following contextual information:

For most young Africans, secondary education is the last formal schooling they receive before entering the workforce. In 2020, the Foundation published, Secondary Education in Africa: Preparing Youth for the Future of Work. This pivotal report continues to shape conversations on how secondary education can equip youth with the skills they need to thrive.

As we mark the recent International Youth Day, we reflect on our journey and the essential need to invest in inclusive, future-ready education. The insights from this report remain as relevant today as ever, offering insights and best practices to ensure secondary education sets young people on a successful path to employment.