Forgive Akosua Agbesi

Forgive Agbesi is a data science professional committed to advancing inclusive, youth-led development in Africa. Her journey has been shaped by personal experiences of educational inequality, which has fueled her deep commitment to Sustainable Development Goal 4: ensuring inclusive and quality education for all.

She is currently pursuing her Master’s in Data Science at the University of British Columbia as a Mastercard Foundation Scholar. Through her volunteer work with Woogle Africa and Tech Aid for Rural Development, she has led mentorship programs and digital literacy workshops reaching hundreds of students in underserved communities. She is particularly focused on empowering local youth to become changemakers within their environments.

As a member of For Youth by Youth, Forgive is excited to contribute her skills in data, research, and mentorship while learning from a global network of young leaders who believe in the power of youth to drive meaningful and lasting change.