Our Mission
Building a More Equitable, Globally Connected Future
At Ishango, we believe talent should not be limited by geography. Our mission is to connect Africa’s brightest data scientists with meaningful opportunities, helping them grow, thrive, and lead within a global AI ecosystem.
Through collaborative projects, training, and real-world challenges, we empower African data talent to make an impact—both locally and globally.
Our Mission
To build a more equitable future by unlocking opportunities for exceptional African data scientists and connecting them to high-impact, global work.
Our Vision
Our vision is a world where geography is no longer a barrier to opportunity, where diverse perspectives shape innovation, and African data science talent plays a central role in solving global challenges.
Our Impact
Impact Stories
Discover how Ishango is shaping careers and creating lasting impact:
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How Ishango.ai is creating life-changing opportunities for African data science talent – Faith’s story
Faith shares how the Ishango experience transformed her career and opened doors she never imagined.
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How Ishango.ai empowered 400 African Data scientists
How we partnered with Dataquest to provide 400 African learners with the skills needed to launch their data science journeys.
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Spotlight on Ethel Mensah: Making an Impact in Data Science
From aspiring data scientist to changemaker—Ethel’s journey is a testament to the power of access and mentorship.
Partner With Us
Support the next generation of African data leaders.
By partnering with Ishango, you’re not only investing in cutting-edge data solutions—you’re investing in people. Our partners play a key role in:
Fostering global collaboration and knowledge exchange
Providing real-world challenges and mentorship
Creating career pathways for emerging African talent
Ready to make a difference?
Our Partners
Meet the forward-thinking organizations partnering with us to drive innovation and create opportunities for the next generation of African data science talent.
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AIMS
AIMS is a Pan-African network of centers of excellence focused on post-graduate training in mathematical sciences, research, and public engagement in STEM. The AIMS Rwanda Centre of Excellence in Kigali hosted the 2021 Rwanda Data Science Programme by Ishango.ai.
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Data.org
Data.org is an organization that focuses on using data and technology to address social and economic challenges, supporting innovative projects and solutions to create positive social impact. Our journey at Ishango.ai was spotlighted by Data.org in an interview.
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DataCamp
DataCamp, founded in 2013, is an online platform for courses in data science, machine learning, Python, SQL, and related fields. It has granted 100 scholarships to Ishango.ai to empower African data scientists, who will have access to over 400 DataCamp courses.
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DataQuest
DataQuest is an online platform that offers interactive data science and analytics courses, providing hands-on learning and real-world skills for aspiring data professionals. Dataquest partnered with Ishango.ai and offered scholarships to 400 aspiring data scientists in Africa.
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DSAA
DSAA is a non-profit organisation that receives support from the Special Initiative on Training and Job Creation of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Its goal is to accelerate and strengthen the growth of the digital sector in Africa by bringing together international companies.
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The Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data
The Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data is an international collaboration aimed at improving data for sustainable development, fostering data-driven decision-making, and achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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