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Thinking Like a Successful Entrepreneur

Across the world, business has become the center of human economic transformation. As many people are still flocking to employment as their hope for survival, others are spending sleepless nights trying to think about what they should do to become independent financially and socially. But what does it mean to be independent financially and socially?ContinueContinue reading “Thinking Like a Successful Entrepreneur”

I Have Fulfilled My Goal: Hilda Buzuzi Becomes an Entrepreneur, Zimbabwe.

I was so excited when I graduated with my first degree in 2020 in the kingdom of Eswatini. Immediately after my graduation, I planned to open a project to help me source income for a living rather than relying employment. Zimbabwe is one of the countries in Africa hit by the unemployment crisis. Among thousandsContinueContinue reading “I Have Fulfilled My Goal: Hilda Buzuzi Becomes an Entrepreneur, Zimbabwe.”

For How Long Shall You Depend on Salary? Abigail Screamed to Me.

In a conversation, I had with my friend Abigail who is currently living in the USA but from the UK, I was so amazed to be encouraged to focus on business development rather than seeking jobs. Abigail is a great business mentor in the United Kingdom, and she has traveled all around the world includingContinueContinue reading “For How Long Shall You Depend on Salary? Abigail Screamed to Me.”

Covid 19 Updates

Due to Covid 19, all FOBDA’s programs are now online. We acknowledge the love of all our partners and friends who are lovely following and engaged in our activities. Furthermore, we appreciate all those who are supporting us in many activities. FOBDA will continue to operate online until the situation of Covid 19 cease orContinueContinue reading “Covid 19 Updates”

A Reflection of FOBDA Vision

It has been 6 years since FOBDA as a social and non-governmental organization was established. Since its establishment, the organization has achieved several goals that include holding workshops in schools and mentor youths with leadership and entrepreneurial skills. Not only that, the organization has done quite a several research to identify areas where our missionContinueContinue reading “A Reflection of FOBDA Vision”

She Started What She Didn’t Think About.

Her name is Gift Quansa and she is from Ghana. She grew up in a family where things were tough even to get food was not as easy as it is to some people. Her father is a guard, and her mother is a mere farmer. There are 8 children in the family and giftContinueContinue reading “She Started What She Didn’t Think About.”

Great News Turning into Sad News

Life must be sweet. Oh yes! It must be. Situations are good while at the same time invite challenges into human life. What makes a university graduate who finishes a university degree with great exuberance end up finding life very hard out there? Graduations are very great; college and university certificates are very good andContinueContinue reading “Great News Turning into Sad News”

FOBDA Call for Volunteers

FOBDA VOLUNTEERING VACANCIES: DIFFERENT VOLUNTEERING POSTS OPEN! ABOUT FOBDA: Foundation for Business Development in Africa (FOBDA) is a social, a not for profit, and a non-governmental organisation established in 2014 to respond to the crisis of youth unemployment in Africa. The organisation is in the process of registration under section 28(1) of the companies Act,ContinueContinue reading “FOBDA Call for Volunteers”

FOBDA Vision Month: How Did Benjamin John Lemon Become the Marketing Officer of FOBDA?

I’m Benjamin John Lemon from Malawi, and I’m a Christian who believes in hard work as long as one is putting his/her effort on things that he/she is passionate about. I enjoy working in a team, and I am a man of focus when it comes to performing some duties. I believe in honest andContinueContinue reading “FOBDA Vision Month: How Did Benjamin John Lemon Become the Marketing Officer of FOBDA?”

FOBDA Vision Month: A Story Never Been Told the Whole World—How Did Olatunde Victor Adeoluwa Get It?

I grew up from a low background, and I had to face my fair share of challenges. I got Into the University in 2005 amidst the huge lack and this affected me a lot. But an experience in 2008 brought the first change in my life. I had been forced to the street by hungerContinueContinue reading “FOBDA Vision Month: A Story Never Been Told the Whole World—How Did Olatunde Victor Adeoluwa Get It?”