If civilization is to survive this century, marginalized communities must join the collective imperative to thrive. Our model for ground up empowerment using literacy and education as a platform has unlocked a fierce determination of young people in Africa. Leveraging the power of education, through the building of libraries and publishing young people’s stories we change lives. We have repeatedly seen the impact of newly inspired young writers and energetic women as we assist them in acquiring skills to create locally designed enterprises. The communities we serve speak with empowered voices, optimizing their indigenous approaches to commerce with sustainable technology, preserving traditions with activist skills, to protect the precious African ecosystem they depend on for survival.