Kabakoo

The Elevate Prize

Grant Amount

$300,000

Date Awarded

February 1, 2025

Funding Source

affiliate

Summary

Awarded annually, The Elevate Prize Foundation recognizes ten best-in-class social impact leaders driving transformative change across issue areas around the world. In 2025, Michèle Traoré from Kabakoo was one of the ten winners. Michèle is an innovative leader and entrepreneur with extensive experience in education, youth empowerment, and international business. As the Co-founder & CEO of Kabakoo Academies, she spearheads a transformative upskilling platform that empowers young people in West Africa by combining high-tech solutions with indigenous knowledge.