by Fanni | Feb 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
African youth liberating the future Globally, 52% of the world’s population is under 30. Africa has the youngest population in the world, with 70% of the Sub Saharan population aged under 30. This is all on the backdrop of the expected population growth of 1,5 billion...
by Chiara Rusconi | Feb 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
Ubuntu Learning Circle The Fifth Element partnered with the Learning Planet Institute to bring together a working group of committed actors who are already active in remarkable learning and sustainability initiatives in Africa. Together, we: Addressed African...
by Chiara Rusconi | Feb 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
Afrik-Akili declaration Signed in 2022, the Afrik-Akili declaration was a contribution of an African sense (Swahili: akili), of the African continent, its people, its ecological richness and its place in the world. It articulated a shared understanding of African-ness...
by Chiara Rusconi | Dec 11, 2025 | Opinion
For decades, global conversations about climate change and conservation have been dominated by a particular worldview. A worldview that draws sharp lines between humans and nature, between society and environment, between land and people. This worldview has...
by Chiara Rusconi | Sep 12, 2025 | Opinion
The 50 Percent has launched its second in-person hub in Nairobi, Kenya. We kicked off with an inspiring workshop bringing together local changemakers to focus on youth leadership, civic engagement, and systems change in Kenya. We chose to establish the Hub in Nairobi...
