Internships Are Becoming the Real Classroom for Young Africans

Shades of Us Builds the Capacity of its Interns on Mobile Photography and Videography

By Florence Shadrack 

On 10 July 2026, Take the Lead, a programme by West Africa Democracy Radio (WADR), brought together young professionals, researchers, and development practitioners to discuss a question that resonates with millions of young Africans: What truly prepares graduates for the world of work?