mmaadd programs · fellow programs — the mmaadd institute
mmaadd institute · fellow programs

programs for every stage.

project-based programs turning creative ability into real work, real income, and real impact — across africa and the diaspora.

active programs

three programs. one mission.

turning creative ability into economic opportunity — at every stage of the journey.

program 01
mmaadd nysc
creative technology · national service

a 12-month creative technology placement for corps members. fellows complete their nysc service year through a modern digital media fellowship — focused on ai, storytelling, design, animation, sound, and collaborative production. real tools, real projects, real portfolio output.

nysc placement 12 months fully virtual stipend included
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program 02
mmaadd women
women · creative entrepreneurship

a dedicated creative entrepreneurship program for young women across africa and the diaspora — building commercially viable creative practices, digital skills, and income-generating businesses. fellows develop real offers, real audiences, and real pathways to creative income.

women-focused africa + diaspora creative business income pathways
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program 03
mmaadd high
high school · creative technology

a project-based creative technology program for high school students exploring media, ai, animation, art, and digital design. students build real projects, develop a creative identity, and discover pathways into the digital economy — before they graduate.

high school project-based media + ai + design animation + art
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your support moves real work.

mmaadd institute programs are active, in-flight, and producing real results. fellows are building portfolios, completing service years, and launching creative businesses across africa and the diaspora.

sponsoring a cohort directly funds fellows' stipends, tools, facilitation, and program infrastructure. every dollar stays in the work.

3
active programs across africa + diaspora
100%
of venture profits → community
501c3
tax-deductible · ein 99-3166732
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whether you're a prospective fellow, a school or organization, or a partner looking to support creative education across africa and the diaspora — we'd love to hear from you.

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mmaadd institute is a venture of the birthright project · ein 99-3166732 · 501(c)(3) nonprofit · est. 2025