Exploring the power of games to drive social impact and economic growth in Africa.

The African continent is home to a young, dynamic population which is playing a key role in the expansion of the gaming industry.  

Our mission is to shape the evolving landscape of African gaming and foster a community where games are leveraged for their potential to drive positive change.

What we do

From workshops to festivals, our diverse programmes welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds to join in and make an impact.

Annual G4C Africa Festival

Every year, we host the Games for Change Africa Festival that brings together social innovators and change-makers across sectors for a curated programme of talks, workshops, and networking opportunities. Since 2021, our Festival has been a destination for anyone who wants to imagine, inspire and ignite the future of social impact gaming and immersive media.

More info on #G4CA2025 is coming soon!

G4C Student Challenge Competition

The G4C Student Challenge is a global game design competition inviting students to create social impact games inspired by the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Designed to harness youth interest in video games, the programme builds not only digital design skills, but problem-solving, collaboration, and systems thinking, while empowering young people to become active citizens and changemakers. Since 2015, it has reached tens of thousands of students and educators across 91 countries.

New SC addition starting in September 2025!

Industry Initiatives

At Games for Change Africa, we care deeply about the future of the African games industry and its potential for impact. This report was created to better understand where the industry stands today, and where it could go.

Focusing on impact games, the report maps key opportunities and challenges, drawing from local insight and global research to inspire action, guide collaboration, and support the growth of a vibrant, purpose-driven games ecosystem across the continent.

Who we are

Established in 2021, G4C Africa is one of the leading chapters of the global non-profit Games for Change.

We strongly believe that games have the potential to do so much more than just entertain. With purposeful design, games can be catalysts for enhancing education, provoking positive social change and promoting economic growth across the African continent.

Games for Change Africa is proud to have a dedicated team of accomplished professionals, and thought-leaders focused on inspiring others and pushing boundaries to explore how the world can use games and immersive media for social good.

Advisory board

CHAIR: Glenn Gillis

CEO and Co-Founder, Sea Monster
South Africa

Lesley Donna Williams

International Process Facilitator
South Africa

Nyambura M. Waruingi

Founder, Akoia & Co
Kenya

Bethlehem Antaneh

Founder, BlueLeaf Experiential
Ethiopia

Marlon Parker

Founder, R-Labs
South Africa

Dr Sumarie Roodt

Senior Lecturer, University of CT
South Africa

Eyram Tawia

CEO and Co-Founder, Leti Arts
Ghana

Nicole Biondi

Professional Dot Connector
South Africa

Walid Sultan Midani

CEO and Founder, Bravvo.io
Tunisia

Join us to inspire meaningful change on the African continent using the transformative power of games.