By 2030, 40% of the world’s youth will live in Africa. With a median of just 19.7 years, compared to the global average of over 30, Africa is home to a digitally connected generation with the creativity, resilience and ambition to navigate the continent’s greatest challenges and unlock its greatest opportunities.
Now imagine the possibilities when that potential is paired with a games industry growing eight times faster than the global average. An opportunity arises to leverage the power of games to equip young people with the skills for STEAM careers, build a community where games are harnessed to drive positive change, and accelerate the growth of Africa’s gaming industry as a catalyst for innovation, inclusion and economic development.
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!
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!
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.
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.
CHAIR: Glenn Gillis
Lesley Donna Williams
Nyambura M. Waruingi
Bethlehem Antaneh
Marlon Parker
Dr Sumarie Roodt
Eyram Tawia
Nicole Biondi
Walid Sultan Midani
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