Double Tap Digest - July 9, 2025

Julius Mbura On Building An Inclusive Africa

Julius Mbura of INABLE outlines Kenya’s growing disability movement, the power of youth innovation, and how AI and assistive tech are shaping an inclusive future.

Alvarita Benedito: Creating Change Through Music and Advocacy

Namibian artist and advocate Alvarita Benedito shares how she uses music, radio, and TikTok to challenge stigma and push for inclusive education in Africa.

Refiloehape “Fifi” Sesinyi On Changing Education in Lesotho Through Advocacy

Lesotho’s Refiloehape “Fifi” Sesinyi advocates for inclusive education, policy reform, and youth leadership rooted in lived experience and resilience.

Christopher Patnoe on AI and Access in Africa

Google's Christopher Patnoe explores how AI and accessibility intersect at Inclusive Africa, from SignGemma to XR smart glasses.

Maxine Williams On Inclusive Design at Meta

Meta's Maxine Williams reveals how the Ray-Ban smart glasses are reshaping access and identity for blind and low vision users—by design, not accident.

From Exclusion to Empowerment - Palesa’s Story

South African speaker and entrepreneur Palesa Mosiea shares how she turned personal adversity into purpose, promoting inclusion through empowerment, bioptic tech, and bold self-love.

Sachin Pavithran on Global Accessibility and U.S. Leadership

Dr. Sachin Pavithran of the U.S. Access Board joins Inclusive Africa to compare global accessibility standards, warn of political threats, and promote disability as a nonpartisan priority.

Senzo Mbonambi On Turning Skills Into Solutions

Senzo Mbonambi explains how Lead Change Development is fighting crime and poverty in South Africa by training disabled youth in tech and entrepreneurship.

Perpetua Senkoro on Disability, Digital Gaps, and AI in Africa

Tanzanian advocate Perpetua Senkoro shares how digital inclusion and AI can transform lives in marginalized communities. Discover how tech, advocacy, and representation are driving change across Africa.

Digital Advocacy and Identity with Alan Herbert, Founder of Black Albinism

Alan Herbert of Black Albinism shares a powerful call to action on digital access, social inclusion, and ending harmful myths about albinism in Africa.