She believes technology can significantly empower children and young people, helping them reach their full potential. To achieve this goal, she develops programs designed to train them in a variety of fields.

Nancy Sumari (photo) is a Tanzanian entrepreneur dedicated to advancing education and technological innovation. She is the founder of Jenga Hub, an educational center that leverages technology to make learning more interactive, inclusive, and creative.

Established in 2016, Jenga Hub provides children and young people with a space to develop digital skills and explore creativity through technology. Participants engage in creating art, animations, simulations, websites, robotics projects, musical compositions, and multimedia presentations.

Jenga Hub is part of a global network spanning 44 countries, connecting children and educators committed to equipping future generations with technology-driven skills. Currently, over 12,000 students are involved in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) clubs across 50 schools, with more than 500 teachers trained through the initiative.

Before founding Jenga Hub, Sumari established the Neghesti Sumari Foundation in 2013, which focuses on community transformation through education, technology, and agriculture.

A graduate of the University of Dar es Salaam, Sumari earned a bachelor’s degree in commerce, management, and marketing in 2014. She later completed a master’s degree in economic and international development at University College London (UCL) in 2022.

Her professional journey began in 2006 at Sahara Communication Ltd, where she served as a programming officer. In 2009, she became the managing director of Bongo5 Media Group, a Tanzanian media company. More recently, in 2021, she joined Designathon Works, an organization dedicated to children’s education, as director of strategic partnerships.

Melchior Koba