Africa is home to millions of children who lack access to complete, relevant education, both foundational (literacy and numeracy) and the applied, creative skills needed to thrive in the 21st century. Conventional schools often deliver only basic knowledge but rarely combine foundational learning with marketable creative and digital skills. BAC Academy exists to close that gap.
Our goal is to transform how the African youth learn by delivering culturally rooted literacy and numeracy foundations alongside practical creative and digital trade skills (writing, storytelling, animation, app and web creation). We train teachers, activate communities, and build scalable, gender-responsive pathways so young people not only access education, they create, earn and lead.
We see a future where every African child is literate, digitally fluent, and empowered to craft their own story, creatively and economically so Africa’s next generation leads with knowledge, skill and imagination.
Our purpose is to equip African children (ages 4–16) with strong literacy, confident writing, and numeracy foundations while simultaneously teaching practical creative trades like, scriptwriting, copywriting, digital storytelling, animation, app-building, web design and basic tech development, so the next generation of Africa leave our programs not only literate but capable of creating value, telling their own stories, and earning a living. This agency is intentionally non-conventional: rather than only preparing children to pass exams, we prepare them to imagine, build, and lead, survive challenges and thrive in new economies.
Many talented Africans lack access to vocational writing and media education that is affordable, practical, and tailored to local markets. Traditional academic programs often emphasize theory over practical skills and are inaccessible to rural or low-income learners.
There is a clear demand for:
1) career-ready training in content creation, copywriting, grant writing, scriptwriting, and film-making;
2) affordable, flexible online delivery; and
3) targeted outreach to children in impoverished communities to build literacy and creative expression, creating pipelines for future professional opportunities.
BAC Academy responds to these gaps by delivering skills-first, market-aligned training and community outreach that empower individuals with practical tools and income-generating capabilities.
scriptwriting, copywriting, content writing, sports writing, grant writing, film production, documentary-making, and short-film production.
30 learners in the first 12 months
12 underserved locations within 24 months.
media houses, NGOs, and industry professionals to provide internships and freelance pipelines for graduates.
fees to ensure affordability for low-income learners.
for graduates within 6 months of course completion.
African-centered course content and open educational resources (OER) for wider adoption.
annual impact reports showing learning outcomes and community benefits.
- Unlike many conventional schools that separate academic basics from vocational training, BAC Academy blends literacy and numeracy with creative and digital trades so learners graduate with both competence and capability.
- Curriculum and projects will reflect African languages, stories and lived experiences , increasing relevance, engagement and the cultural ownership of learning.
- BAC Academy teaches children how to produce stories, animations, websites and apps. This turns learners into creators with portfolios, not just exam-takers. That shifts mindsets from survival to agency and entrepreneurship.
Students producing publishable work, apps, and digital products can contribute to local economies, preserve and spread African stories, and create new creative industries and career paths.