Accessing Capital: The Funke Jones Journey

Who says learning only happens in a classroom?Some of the most powerful lessons come when young people step outside it and start solving real problems.Episode 47 of ACTPod features two young changemakers who did exactly that.Favour Oshiokenoya, founder of Own a Book Today Initiative, and Magnus Imam, founder of Zeroup Initiative, saw a need in their communities and chose to act. Along the way, they learned by trying, building, failing and trying again.If you care about young people, education and the ideas shaping the next generation, this conversation is for you.#ACTPod #ACTFoundation #YoungChangemakers #YouthInAction #SocialImpact

What if Monitoring and Evaluation is not as complicated as we have made it seem?This episode is for every nonprofit professional who has ever felt overwhelmed by M&E or treated it as an afterthought.Abiodun Owo, Programs Manager at ACT Foundation, sits with Edward Fagbohun, Senior Manager, Programme Implementation at MTN Foundation Nigeria, to break down what M&E actually looks like in practice. From your Theory of Change to simple tools like Excel, this episode makes the case that measuring impact does not have to be complicated. It just has to be intentional.If you are building programmes and want to know if they are actually working, this conversation is for you.Follow our page so you do not miss it. #ACTPod #ACTFoundation #Nonprofits #MonitoringAndEvaluation #SocialImpact

Before the title. Before the recognition. Before anyone else saw it, the best leaders already knew.Episode 45 of ACTPod is now live and this one goes deep.Our host, Osayi Alile @osayi.alile sits with Debola Deji-Kurunmi, @deboladejikurunmi Executive Director of Ideation Hub Africa,@ideationhubafrica for a conversation on leading from within, what happens when passion meets pressure, and what it truly takes to turn purpose into lasting impact.This is for every changemaker who has ever wondered if they are still on the right path.

Episode 44 of ACTPod is now live. Bankole Williams sits with us to talk purpose, legacy, and what it truly takes to turn a dream into lasting impact.This one is worth every minute.

In this episode of #ACTPod, our CEO, Osayi Alile, joins Kehinde Ayeni, Executive Director of LEAP Africa, for a real conversation on what youth leadership should truly look like in today’s Africa.From building young people intentionally to creating systems that support meaningful change, this episode speaks to the kind of leadership our communities and continent need now more than ever.Tune in and listen to this incredible conversation!

How do we reclaim Africa’s narrative? By telling our own stories. In this episode of ACTPod, our host, Omoye Oriaghan, sits down with Olawale Ajiboye, Chief Curator at 16Stories for an insightful conversation on the power of authentic storytelling.Together, they explore how we can challenge long-standing stereotypes, preserve our rich cultural heritage, and amplify diverse voices to inspire meaningful change across the continent. This is a must-watch for anyone passionate about the African development sector and the power of strategic narratives.

In this episode our CEO, Osayi Alile, sits with Olufunke Jones, Founder, Funke Jones Foundation (FJF), as she shares her journey of building systems that empower women to move from survival to wealth creation.From challenging traditional funding models to emphasizing mindset, discipline, and structure, she unpacks what it truly takes for women to build, own, and scale sustainably.

In this milestone conversation, we dive into what it truly means to transform education in Africa, not just with big ideas, but with practical solutions that expand access, drive innovation, and create lasting impact.In this episode, Aramide Kayode, Founder/Executive Director of Talent Mine Academy, shares her journey of rethinking education and building solutions that truly prepare young people for the future of work.If education in Africa matters to you, this episode is for you.

In this insightful conversation, our guest Femi Taiwo, Founding Partner, Facilitating Impact & Transformation (F.I.T.) Advisory Africa, takes us into the heart of building intentional partnerships and why collaboration, trust, and shared value are critical for driving sustainable change across the social and development sectors.ACTPod is available on all major streaming platforms.

What does it truly mean to save lives before a crisis becomes a tragedy?In this episode, we explore the mission, impact, and life saving work of the Health Emergency Initiative (HEI) an organisation ensuring that no life is left behind in moments of critical need.ACT's Omoye Oriaghan, Senior Branding & Communications Executive, sits with Paschal Achunine, Founder and Executive Director of HEI, for a heartfelt conversation on emergency response, health system gaps, and the power of compassion driven interventions.