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TEDxYouthInspire was an unequivocal success thanks in part to our wonderful sponsors. Thank you to Google, SpotOne Global Solutions, BarCamp Africa UK, Coca-Cola, YFM, fie.nipa, BusyInternet, Web4Africa, Ghana Think, MyJoyOnline.com, Dream the Planet, Alicia Boone, Stephanie Land, Suuch Solutions, Maya Azucena and M.anifest for supporting TEDxYI and the innovation of young people in Ghana!

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All photos by Rodney Quarcoo. View more photos and stay update with TEDxYouthInspire on Facebook.

A conference of this nature, at this point in African history, holds some significance as many African countries mark their 50th milestone of liberation from the shackles of colonialism this year. It is therefore imperative for one to reflect on the progress that Africa has made in the space of the past 50 years, specifically examining the lives of today’s African youth as compared to those of their colleagues at the dawn of independence.

Read the full article at The Gamelian World.


Show them your support by visiting their websites.

• Google Africa
• SpotOne Global Solutions
• BarCamp Africa UK
• Coca-Cola
• Y-FM
• Fie.Nipa
• BusyInternet
• GhanaThink
• MyJoyOnline.com
• Dream the Planet
• David Ajao
• Stephanie Land
• Suuch Solutions
• Alicia Boone
• Maya Azucena
• M.anifest

A humanitarian and entrepreneur who loves life, grinds hard and always wears a picture perfect smile, Rodney has a passion for photography that began with photographs of family and friends and has evolved from a hobby to a profession.

Rodney has captured the images of people, places and events across Ghana and would soon take on West Africa, Africa and eventually the world. Through his unpretentious approach, he has photographed the likes of H.E John Mahama, Sir Sam Jonah, Kojo Antwi, Ama K, Anita Erskine, Becca and a host of others.

Learn more about Rodney in his interview with Modern Ghana.

View Rodney’s portfolio at www.rqvisuals.com.

Currently the Country Lead of Google Ghana, Estelle is a highly motivated individual, committed to the social and economic development of Ghana. Previously the Managing Director of BusyInternet, Africa’s hugely successful internet startup, highlights of her leadership there include launching an ISP which went on to be awarded ISP of the year 2008, winning a World Bank Incubator SME program grant and successfully raising the finances required to open two additional cafe outlets serving an average of 1000 clients per day. In 2008, Estelle was awarded Top African ICT Business Woman by the ForgeAhead African ICT Achievers Award Program in South Africa.

A 2008 Class Fellow of the West African Leadership initiative (Aspen, Colorado), Estelle has a degree in Economics and Development Studies from the University of Sussex. Other work experience includes being the Conference and Banqueting Manager at La-Palm Royal Beach Hotel (Ghana’s only 5-star hotel) and Project Manager of the National Poverty Reduction Program at ProNet (local NGO partner to WaterAid UK). From her twelve years work experience in Ghana, Estelle has a broad understanding of local conditions, politics, social dynamics and the ICT community.

African Pixel, a startup mobile software development company, has joined TEDxYouthInspire as a partner in support of empowering African youth.

Based in Nairobi, Africa Pixel specializes in making great software for Smartphone platforms such as iPhone, Android and Symbian.

To learn more about African Pixel visit www.africanpixel.com.

Tasked with inspiring young people to make sustainable transformation, the conference will utilize the theme “A Good Head & A Good Heart”, from former South African President Nelson Mandela’s 1995 autobiography Long Walk to Freedom, to exhibit how radical thought and integrity of spirit combine to create unlimited possibilities for a brighter future.

Space for TEDxYouthInspire is limited. Young people interested in attending should apply early. Eligible applications must be received by Sunday, January 31, 2010 to be considered for admission.

Check the new site regularly for the latest news, updates and details regarding the one-day, free conference to be held April 10, 2010 in Accra, Ghana.

The TEDxYouthInspire team is also accepting submissions for speakers through the website. Nominate someone or yourself.

AITI-KACE, Ghana’s first Advanced Information Technology Institute, works to stimulate the growth of the ICT Sector in the Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS). Established in 2003, through a partnership between the Government of Ghana and the Government of India, this state-of the-art facility provides a dynamic environment for innovation, teaching and learning as well as practical research on the application of ICT4D in Africa.

Visit www.aiti-kace.com.gh to learn more about AITI-KACE.

Thank you to Worlali Senyo, TEDxYouthInspire Ghana Coordinator, for his help in securing AITI-KACE as a 2010 partner.