Supporting Masarij

I believe the African Entrepreneurs Association (AAE) serves as an exceptional platform

for me to learn from the valuable entrepreneurial experiences and entrepreneurial journeys of African

entrepreneurs. It also represents a remarkable opportunity for me to do my utmost to support these outstanding African entrepreneurs, which is the core purpose of

my participation. The African continent faces significant educational disparities, with over

22 million children of primary school age out of school, according to UNESCO. This reality

drives my desire to work with organizations like AAE and entrepreneurs who are

addressing these educational gaps. I see this internship not only as a chance to gain practical insights

into social entrepreneurship but also as a first step toward building a sustainable bridge

between Chinese resources and African educational initiatives.

Mr. Hussein Gibreel Musa Salih is the entrepreneur I have chosen. His company, Masarij,

is a forward-looking education service provider committed to improving the accessibility

and equity of education in underserved regions. The primary reason for my selection is

that I firmly believe education is a fundamental and irreplaceable pillar for individual

growth and social development. Masarij uses mobile learning platforms and local

community hubs to deliver STEM education to children in rural Sudan, where traditional

schools are scarce. I am eager to collaborate with his team to help people in relatively

underprivileged regions gain access to equitable，and high-quality educational resources.

For my task sub-option, I have selected the China-Africa Project Matchmaking. I am

convinced that we can leverage mainstream Chinese media and digital platforms, such as

Xiaohongshu and Bilibili, to enhance Masarij’s global and local visibility. There are a

large number of Chinese citizens working, studying and conducting business across

various regions in Africa. Once they learn about the company’s mission and services,

they will likely be willing to recommend it to their local friends and partners. Meanwhile, we can

recruit dedicated local volunteers in Africa to conduct on-site promotion and provide

targeted offline support and services to local communities in need.

This internship is not just a learning experience but a commitment to contributing to

equitable education in Africa. My goal is not only to complete a short-term task but also to

establish a long-term feedback mechanism, sharing Masarij’s case with Chinese

educational NGOs to explore the possibility of replicating its model in more African

countries. I aim to build a sustainable bridge between Chinese resources and African

educational initiatives, starting with supporting Masarij.

Video Link

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