The intersection of inclusion and prosperity.

Axum is an Afrocentric impact firm dedicated to fostering climate-positive, digitally innovative, inclusive growth across Africa and the Middle East.

We work with public and private sector organisations on projects delivering economic and social development, addressing climate change, and navigating technological disruption.

Our leadership team brings over 150 years of experience

With nearly 90 staff across 9 locations in Africa and the Middle East, we bring a wealth of multisectoral and multicultural expertise. We are here to collaborate with African, Middle Eastern, and global leaders and institutions spanning the political, civil society, business, and investment sectors.

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Selected Initiatives

Elimu-Soko

Challenge: Africa is the only continent where 70% of the population is under 30. By 2035, over 400 million young people will reach working age. Yet 86% of children in Sub-Saharan Africa lack access to quality education. Promising education innovations often start as…

Revolutionizing Surgery in Low-Income Communities

One of our partners developed an initiative to improve access to safe, affordable surgical care in low and middle-income countries. The initiative needed a skilled implementation team to support its three pillars: Leadership Development, Innovation, and Elevating…

Coordinating Large-Scale Vaccination Initiatives

According to the World Health Organization, only 20% of Africans were fully vaccinated against COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic due to inequitable access to infrastructure as well as vaccine hesitancy. One of our partners created a vaccination network to bring…

Designing Systems for Funding for Small and Mid-Scale Renewable Energy Projects

Currently, there is limited funding available for small and mid-scale commercial and industrial renewable energy projects in Southern Africa. Axum was engaged to establish and manage a renewable energy debt fund sponsored by various stakeholders. We supported by…

Empowering Creatives to Tell the African Story

Historically, international media has marginalized voices from the global south, leading to biased perspectives and limited representation. Yet, empowering underrepresented communities in the film industry presents an opportunity to promote diversity and inclusion in…

Supporting the Skilling of African Youth to Access Economic Opportunities

Youth in Africa face significant skills gaps and limited access to economic opportunities, a challenge rooted in systemic issues such as inadequate educational infrastructure, mismatched skillsets, and limited vocational training. One of our projects is a Technical…