July, 2023
AFOS hosts third Tech Entrepreneurs Forum in Ghana
The Institute of ICT Professionals Ghana (IIPGH) together with the AFOS Foundation organised the third edition of the Tech Entrepreneurs Forum (TEF) on 21 June 2023. The aim is to advance small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
July, 2023
AFOS cooperates with the Frankfurt School of Finance: Promotion of Agricultural Loans in Nigeria
Together with the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, we are paving the way for agricultural loans in Nigeria. The first Summer School, a microfinance masterclass with face-to-face and online sessions, started with selected participants.
June, 2023
Progress in the development of dual education in upper secondary education and higher education in Mexico
With AEDual, we are committed to the expansion of dual vocational training locally. This year, we were also able to successfully expand our cooperation and the quality of our offerings at the university level.
May, 2023
The FISH Visayas Project is gaining Ground across the Central Philippines
In March, AFOS work concentrated on the completition of the Dual Education & Training program in the seafood processing cluster, the conduct of the baseline survey on fisheries, and the MOA Signing Ceremony with FISH Visayas partners.
April, 2023
AFOS launches two new Dual Training Programmes in Software Development in Colombia
AFOS celebrated the opening of two new training programmes in software development in Colombia. In Antioquia, 41 young people now have the opportunity to participate in dual training programmes.
February, 2023
Training with more than 15,000 smallholder farmers in Nigeria
AFOS Nigeria reached more than 15,000 smallholder farmers with training in 2022. We are also pleased to sign a cooperation agreement with the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Nigeria.
January, 2023
1500 EU organic certifications issued in Zimbabwe
Our project Organics4Zim trained a total of 3,000 smallholder and wild plant collector families for EU certification of organic products in 2022 with the local partner Organic Farming Academy (OFA).
July, 2022
Dr. Wilhelm Hofmeister is the new CEO
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Wilhelm Hofmeister as the new CEO of our AFOS team. Dr. Hofmeister can look back on around 35 years of professional experience at the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung.
June, 2022
With sustainable sectors on the way to dual vocational training
After a little more than half a year, our Colombia project is making good progress. The two focus sectors of digitalisation and tourism hold enormous potential for local companies and at the same time promise many qualified [...]
December, 2021
Official launch of the Centro-Bajío-Occidente Business Alliance for Dual Education
In presence of the representatives of the participating Mexican states, the German Embassy and the Mexican business association COPARMEX, a Memorandum of Understanding of the Business Alliance for Dual Education was signed on 25th November 2021. The [...]
July, 2021
Kick-off in Ghana: Extracurricular Training in Data Science and Business Intelligence
At the University of Cape Coast, Ghana, the first module of the 20-week extracurricular training programme in Data Science and Business Intelligence started in July. The programme extends over two semesters and includes practical phases in companies [...]
May, 2021
Press conference in Mexico: Signing of an agreement with the chambers of industry
In order for companies to improve their competitiveness and young people to find jobs that are fit for the future, the Confederation of Chambers of Industry of Jalisco (CCIJ) signed an agreement with the AFOS Foundation to [...]
January, 2021
