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Did you know that over 525 million people used the internet in Africa in 2019? If current growth trends continue, almost 75% of Africans are expected to come online by 2030.
African Changemaker
Henri is a Rwandese social entrepreneur, speaker, author, mentor, and Pan-Africanist.
Born in Rwanda, Henri grew up in Burundi before he moved to the United States to study computer science. After years abroad, he returned home to drive change in his country and Africa.
Henri believes that the antidote for poverty is inclusive education and economic opportunities, a belief which pushed him to found ARED GROUP INC . ARED Group operates at the intersection of deep tech technology and renewable energy by providing green solutions to expand digital access and electricity connectivity in Africa
Henri is also a well-respected voice on entrepreneurship in Africa, renewable energy, innovation, and technology impact. As a social entrepreneur, he played a pivotal role in shedding light on some of the challenges in the African marketplace and offered alternative solutions.
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