The five most inspiring stories stand to win prizes of $25,000 each, and the winners will also have the opportunity to work with a Google champion to help them make their venture even more awesome.
Google
launched 'Africa Connected. Success stories powered by the web.' This is
an initiative with the aim of establishing a platform to drive the largest
collection of inspiring stories about ventures established by Africans using
the power of the web.
An example is Asurf
who learned film making using Google Search and YouTube. Watch his story and be inspired.Some other tr AfriNolly. Several
more amazing stories from across the continent on the
website: www.africaconnected.com.
Get involved?
1.
If you have an amazing
story to tell yourself, or know someone that does, we're collecting submissions
until October 31, 2013.
The top 5 awe inspiring stories will win $25,000 each from Google to use
to further grow their impact.
2.
You may also join the community on Google+ to follow the discussion across Africa.
Please use hashtag #AfricaConnected when posting.
We’re excited about
this initiative and can’t wait to hear many more great stories.
Dar es Salaam Google Technology User Group