Fair finance for african youth

Financing Youth, Building Futures.

We remove financial barriers so excluded youth can access education, employment and a brighter future.

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proven results

A model that works. Tested across 4 markets and 10,000 students.

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Ghana

Ghana

Ghana

Ghana

South Africa

South Africa

Rwanda

Rwanda

Kenya

Kenya

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Youth Financed

(Across Rwanda, Kenya, South Africa & Ghana)

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Graduation Rate

Well above sector benchmarks

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Employment Rate

Within 12 months of graduation

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Income Increase

vs. national median salary

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Women Served

Prioritizing gender equity

Why we exist

Talent is universal. Opportunity is not.

Each year, 11 million young Africans enter the labour market, but for most, the door to opportunity never fully opens. Behind those numbers are real people whose futures are delayed by circumstance, not ability. Chancen exists to open that door.

Less than 9%

tertiary enrolment rate in Sub-Saharan Africa

Less than 9%

tertiary enrolment rate in Sub-Saharan Africa

9 in 10 jobs

by 2030 will require formal skilling

9 in 10 jobs

by 2030 will require formal skilling

40% lack the skills

Out of the 11 million young Africans who enter the labour market each year, 40% lack the skills employers need

40% lack the skills

Out of the 11 million young Africans who enter the labour market each year, 40% lack the skills employers need

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of young people

across Sub-Saharan Africa can access tertiary education

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how it works

An ethical alternative to traditional loans.

An ethical alternative to traditional loans.

Our flagship Income Share Agreement - No upfront tuition, no collateral. Graduates repay only when earning, with payments tied to income level — lowering barriers to skilling and ensuring personalised affordability.

Our flagship Income Share Agreement - No upfront tuition, no collateral. Graduates repay only when earning, with payments tied to income level — lowering barriers to skilling and ensuring personalised affordability.

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No upfront tuition, no collateral

Access education with zero tuition fees or collateral required.

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Pay only when earning

Repayments begin only after securing a job above a set income threshold.

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Income-linked, capped

If you earn less, you pay less. If you earn nothing, you pay nothing. We cap repayments for high earners.

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Clear end point

After a set number of years, repayment stops — regardless of total paid, giving you a clear horizon and preventing over-indebtedness.

Funding the future

A $9.8bn opportunity
to unlock lifetime income.

A $9.8bn opportunity
to unlock lifetime income.

We aim to unlock $130M by 2029 as part of our Chancen Global Youth Strategy to finance 60,000 youth. 

We aim to unlock $130M by 2029 as part of our Chancen Global Youth Strategy to finance 60,000 youth. 

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Raised to date

Education financing raised

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Fundrasing target

Chancen Global Youth Strategy

23%
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Kepler graduates in caps and gowns with green Chancen International stole, celebrating graduation.

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Financed Youth

Target in 2029

See the impact

11,000+ stories. One shared mission.