Project restart in Ghana: More women in the IT world

In October, we launched our groundbreaking project in Ghana, which is entirely dedicated to the advancement of women in the IT sector.

Agricultural Training Centre in Nigeria

Against the backdrop of economic challenges in Nigeria, AFOS is implementing measures to promote sustainable agricultural growth, including the recent establishment of the Agricultural Training Center (ATC).Nigeria, as Africa’s largest economy with over 226 million people, is [...]

Securing the Future through Marine Conservation and Education: Successes in the Philippines

The FISH Visayas project continues its mission to protect marine resources while strengthening the local economy through the Dual Education and Training (DET) program.

AFOS hosts third Tech Entrepreneurs Forum in Ghana

The Institute of ICT Professionals Ghana (IIPGH) together with the AFOS Foundation organised the third edition of the Tech Entrepreneurs Forum (TEF) on 21 June 2023. The aim is to advance small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

AFOS cooperates with the Frankfurt School of Finance: Promotion of Agricultural Loans in Nigeria

Together with the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, we are paving the way for agricultural loans in Nigeria. The first Summer School, a microfinance masterclass with face-to-face and online sessions, started with selected participants.

Progress in the development of dual education in upper secondary education and higher education in Mexico

With AEDual, we are committed to the expansion of dual vocational training locally. This year, we were also able to successfully expand our cooperation and the quality of our offerings at the university level.

The FISH Visayas Project is gaining Ground across the Central Philippines

In March, AFOS work concentrated on the completition of the Dual Education & Training program in the seafood processing cluster, the conduct of the baseline survey on fisheries, and the MOA Signing Ceremony with FISH Visayas partners.

AFOS launches two new Dual Training Programmes in Software Development in Colombia

AFOS celebrated the opening of two new training programmes in software development in Colombia. In Antioquia, 41 young people now have the opportunity to participate in dual training programmes.

Training with more than 15,000 smallholder farmers in Nigeria

AFOS Nigeria reached more than 15,000 smallholder farmers with training in 2022. We are also pleased to sign a cooperation agreement with the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Nigeria.

1500 EU organic certifications issued in Zimbabwe

Our project Organics4Zim trained a total of 3,000 smallholder and wild plant collector families for EU certification of organic products in 2022 with the local partner Organic Farming Academy (OFA).

Dr. Wilhelm Hofmeister is the new CEO

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Wilhelm Hofmeister as the new CEO of our AFOS team. Dr. Hofmeister can look back on around 35 years of professional experience at the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung.

With sustainable sectors on the way to dual vocational training

After a little more than half a year, our Colombia project is making good progress. The two focus sectors of digitalisation and tourism hold enormous potential for local companies and at the same time promise many qualified [...]

Official launch of the Centro-Bajío-Occidente Business Alliance for Dual Education

In presence of the representatives of the participating Mexican states, the German Embassy and the Mexican business association COPARMEX, a Memorandum of Understanding of the Business Alliance for Dual Education was signed on 25th November 2021. The [...]

Kick-off in Ghana: Extracurricular Training in Data Science and Business Intelligence

At the University of Cape Coast, Ghana, the first module of the 20-week extracurricular training programme in Data Science and Business Intelligence started in July. The programme extends over two semesters and includes practical phases in companies [...]

Press conference in Mexico: Signing of an agreement with the chambers of industry

In order for companies to improve their competitiveness and young people to find jobs that are fit for the future, the Confederation of Chambers of Industry of Jalisco (CCIJ) signed an agreement with the AFOS Foundation to [...]

AFOS focuses on business continuity and microinsurance in Nigeria

With the support of the BMZ through a new COVID-19 funding increase, we are now addressing the issues of business continuity and primary health care through microinsurance with our engagement in Nigeria. Our aim here is to [...]