ABC Young Africans Survey Shape Your Future: Understanding You & Your Learning Journey 10%225%350%475%5100% Shape Your Future: Understanding You & Your Learning Journey Thank you for your interest in taking part in our survey. “This survey is being conducted on behalf of the Afe Babalola Centre (ABC) at King’s College London, and in collaboration with the African Leadership Centre. The Afe Babalola Centre for Transnational Education was established in 2023 following a £10 million donation from Nigerian philanthropist and educationalist Aare Afe Babalola. Inspired by his own journey through distance learning and his lifelong commitment to education, the Centre seeks to transform access to higher education and employment for underserved African youth. Its target is to reach 1 million work-ready, change-making African youth through accessible, affordable, high-quality education and training.Today, we’re working to understand the real experiences, goals and needs of young people across Africa. Your voice will help us design learning programmes through the ABC that genuinely support you, your future and your community. The survey takes about 20 minutes to complete and there are five sections in total. Prize Draw Participants who complete the full survey will have the option to enter a prize draw as a thank you for their time. The prize draw includes the following awards: Learning Support Prize (2 winners) Worth up to USD $500 for online courses, learning tools, certification tools and more. Digital Marketplace Voucher (5 winners) Worth up to USD $100 to spend at a reputable online retailer (e.g. Jumia, Takealot, or a locally relevant alternative). Data & Airtime Bundles (185 winners) Mobile data and airtime bundles delivered through major network providers in your country (e.g. MTN, Airtel, Safaricom, Vodacom, or an equivalent provider), with many bundles up for grabs to be won: 10 Large bundles (40-60GB data and up to 200 minutes) 25 Medium bundles (25–40GB of data and up to 150 minutes) 50 Small bundles (15-20GB of data, plus up to 100 minutes) 100 Micro bundles (8–12GB of data, plus up to 30-60 minutes) Full terms and conditions will apply. Please click here to read the terms and conditions Your answers are anonymous. There are no right or wrong responses — please answer honestly so we can build programmes that reflect your reality. Your responses to this survey are anonymous and will be used by the African Leadership Centre for research purposes. If you wish to enter the prize draw, you can optionally provide your email address at the end of this survey. This email will be stored separately from your survey responses and will only be used to contact you for further information or if you win the prize draw. By participating, you consent to your anonymized responses being used for analysis and reporting purposes. Please note if you do not meet any of our desired criteria at this stage you will not be asked to complete the survey at this time. Before proceeding, kindly read the ABC Young Africans Survey privacy policy ABOUT YOU In this first section, we’ll ask a few questions to understand who you are and where you live. This helps us make sure we speak to a wide range of young people.This field is hidden when viewing the formWhat is your gender?(Required)FemaleMalePrefer not to sayDo you live in one of these countries? (Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa)(Required) Yes No Which country do you currently live in?(Required)NigeriaKenyaSouth AfricaGhanaKenya – Regions(Required)CentralCoastEasternNairobi AreaNortheasternNyanzaRift ValleyWesternNigeria – Regions(Required)North CentralNorth EastNorth WestSouth EastSouth WestSouth SouthGhana – Regions(Required)NorthernNorth EastSavannahUpper EastUpper WestWestern NorthAshantiEasternAhafoBonoBono EastOtiVoltaCentralGreater AccraWesternSouth Africa – Provinces(Required)Eastern CapeFree StateGautengKwaZulu-NatalLimpopoMpumalangaNorthern CapeNorthwestWestern CapeHow long have you lived in this area?(Required) New resident (less than 1 year) Short-term resident (1–3 years) Medium-term resident (4–10 years) Long-term resident (more than 10 years) Where were you born?(Required)Same regionDifferent region in the same countryDifferent African countryOutside AfricaPlease specify the country below(Required)Please specify the region below(Required)What made you move region/country?(Required)What type of secondary school did/do you attend?(Required)Public/governmentHigh-cost Private or Independent SchoolLow-cost Private or Independent SchoolCommunity / church-basedInternationalN/A – did not attend secondary schoolOtherIf multiple options are true, please select Other and specify.Other type of Secondary school attended – Specify(Required)What is your age range?(Required)16 – 17 years old18 – 21 years old22 – 25 years old26 – 30 years old31 – 35 years old36 and morePlease can you confirm that you have permission from a parent or guardian to complete this survey?(Required)Yes – I have permission from my parent or guardian to take this surveyNo – I do not have permission from my parent or guardian to take this surveyPermission to Participate: Because you are under 18, we need permission from your parent or guardian for you to take part. You should have received a permission letter with this survey link. Please ask your parent or guardian to sign it, then upload a clear photo or scan of the signed letter using the box below. If you did not receive a permission letter, please contact the community / organisation that provided you with this survey link. If you do not upload the signed letter, we will not be able to include your survey responses or enter you into the prize draw.Upload Signature(Required)Require signature of parent or guardian to complete this surveyAccepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 2 MB. YOUR BACKGROUND & DAILY LIFE Thanks for sharing your responses so far. This next section asks for a little more background on your education, daily life, and access to resources. These questions help us understand different contexts young people grow up in.Which best describes your current education status?(Required) Still completing secondary school Completed secondary school Started secondary school but did not finish Currently in a post-secondary/vocational/technical programme (e.g., technical college, polytechnic, skills training institute) Completed a post-secondary/vocational/technical programme (e.g., technical college, polytechnic, skills training institute) Started a post-secondary vocational or technical programme but did not finish Currently in higher education e.g., university degree or equivalent) Completed higher education (e.g., university degree or equivalent) Started higher education but did not finish (e.g., university degree or equivalent) Other (Please Specify) Other, Please specify (Education Status)(Required)This field is hidden when viewing the formSection BreakYou told us you started secondary school but did not finish. Can you please explain in your own words the reason you were unable to finish secondary school? [Max: 100 words](Required)Who contributed most to your secondary school fees (if you paid fees)?(Required) I paid myself My parent(s) A different family member A scholarship or bursary A community or religious organisation N/A – I did not have to pay fees for school Other Other, Please specify (Who contributed most – school fees)(Required)Are you currently working in any way?(Required) Yes – full time Yes – part time No – I am not working What best describes the type of work you do?(Required) Formal employment Informal or self-employed work (e.g., running a small business, casual work, gig work) Internship or apprenticeship Volunteering/community support Other (please specify) Other, Please specify (type of work)(Required)If you are not working, what best describes what you mainly do?(Required) Mainly studying Mainly doing unpaid care or household work (e.g., childcare, caring for family members, cooking, housekeeping) Mainly volunteering/community work Not currently working or studying Other Other, Please specify other type of unemployment(Required)How many people live in your household (including parents and relatives)?(Required) 1–2 3–4 5–6 7+ How many dependants does your parent/guardian support (including you)? This could be children or adults who depend on them for their care.(Required) 1–2 3–4 5–6 7+ Not sure I do not have a parent/guardian I have no dependants Do you have any dependants yourself? This could be children or adults who depend on you for their care.(Required) No Yes – 1 Yes – 2 Yes – 3+ Do you have a disability or long-term health condition?(Required)Please be assured that your response to this question will not influence your ability to enter the prize draw or find out more about our short courses. No Yes, and it affects how I learn Yes, but it does not affect how I learn Prefer not to say Which of the following is available to you at home?(Required)Available all the time every dayAvailable some of the time every dayAvailable some daysRarely availableNever availableElectricity (via the grid)Alternative power (generator/solar)Running water (e.g. water that flows from a supplied private or communal source, such as a borehole, well or public tap)Piped water (e.g. water supplied to your home or compound ‘s taps through government or municipal pipes)Internet dataA smartphoneMobile dataA computer / laptopA TV (Television)What type of dwelling/house does your household live in?(Required)BungalowFlatDuplexSingle room in a shared compoundMultiple rooms in a shared compoundMud/thatched houseZinc/makeshift structureHard foundation/concrete houseOther (please specify)Other (please specify) – dwelling/house type(Required)Please tell us how much you agree with the following statements(Required)Strongly disagreeDisagreeNeutralAgreeStrongly agreeMy household often struggles to cover basic expensesI often have to prioritise earning money over studyingAccess to the internet/data is a challenge for meI share a mobile phone with family and/or friends or other community membersMe and my family are able to have three nutritious meals a day without any issuesI have achieved a higher level of education than my parent(s) and/or guardian YOUR GOALS, VALUES & MOTIVATION Thanks so much for all your answers so far, Guess what? You’re over the halfway line –please do continue to take your time. In this next section, we’d like to understand more about what motivates you, how you learn, and what matters to you. Again, do remember that there are no right or wrong answers—just select what feels true for you.Before we move on, we’d love to hear something from your world. What’s one interesting or memorable thing you’ve seen online or on social media recently?(Required)This could be a video, a trend, a story, or anything that caught your attention.Please rank these reasons for learning or training from most important (1) to least important (6).Rank items within the list by dragging and dropping elements into a top-to-bottom order (from most important (1) to least important (6). Please note that this is a required question.Getting a stable jobIncreasing my incomeSupporting my familyMaking a positive impact in my communityGaining confidence or new skillsProgressing to universityFor each pair of statements, tell us which reflects you best:Pair 1: Learning Style The Statements: I learn best through practical, hands-on activities OR I learn best by reading or studying theoryPair 1: Learning Style Responses(Required) Practical, hands-on activities – Describes me best Practical, hands-on activities – Somewhat describes me Reading or studying theory – Somewhat describes me Reading or studying theory – Describes me best Pair 2: Learning Approach The Statements: I work best when learning with clear structure and guidance OR I enjoy figuring things out through explorationPair 2: Learning Approach Responses(Required) Clear structure and guidance – Describes me best Clear structure and guidance – Somewhat describes me Figuring things out through exploration – Somewhat describes me Figuring things out through exploration – Describes me best Pair 3: Education Orientation The Statements: I want education to lead directly to work OR I want education that broadens my knowledge, even if work comes laterPair 3: Education Orientation Responses(Required) Education that leads directly to work — Describes me best Education that leads directly to work — Somewhat describes me Education that broadens my knowledge — Somewhat describes me Education that broadens my knowledge — Describes me best Pair 4: Collaboration Preference The Statements: I work best alone OR I work best in groups Pair 4: Collaboration Preference Responses(Required) Working alone — Describes me best Working alone — Somewhat describes me Working in groups — Somewhat describes me Working in groups — Describes me best Pair 5: Goal Orientation The Statements: I often find myself focusing on short-term goals OR I tend to focus on my long-term goalsPair 5: Collaboration Preference Responses(Required) Focusing on short-term goals — Describes me best Focusing on short-term goals — Somewhat describes me Focusing on long-term goals — Somewhat describes me Focusing on long-term goals — Describes me best How much do you agree with the following statements?(Required)Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agreeI keep trying even when tasks are difficultI feel confident speaking to new peopleI really enjoy helping others in my communityI am comfortable with learning new digital tools (e.g. software, online platforms, or systems I haven’t used before)I feel prepared to take the next step in my education or careerWhat career areas interest you most?(Required)Please select up to 3 career areas that you are most interested in.Select between 1 and 3 choices. Health ICT/Technology Business/Entrepreneurship Education Agriculture Creative industries Law or Legal Practices Trades (e.g., mechanical, electrical, construction) Other (Please specify) Other, please specify (career interest)(Required)How interested are you in improving health and wellbeing in your community?(Required) Not at all A little Somewhat Quite interested Very interested What best describes why you are interested in improving health and wellbeing in your community?(Required)Please select up to two reasons. (You can also select less than two). Select between 1 and 2 choices. I want to help my community I’ve seen health challenges in my family or community I want a stable job in healthcare I am passionate about health and wellbeing I want to gain skills and knowledge in this area Other N/A – I am not interested Other, Please specify(Required)What are the biggest challenges that make it hard for you to study or train?(Required)Please select up to three reasons. (You can also select less than three).Select between 1 and 3 choices. Cost of education Lack of time No quiet space Internet/data limitations Family responsibilities Disability/health condition Distance or travel Confidence Other Other, Please specify(Required)What is the biggest change you want to see in your own life over the next two years?(Required)Maximum word count: ≈150 words READINESS, FUTURE LEARNING & APPLIED HEALTH Okay – you’re nearly there — this final section asks about how ready you feel to learn online and your interest in current and future opportunities. At the end, you can enter a prize draw and find out more about some of our existing and upcoming short courses that may be of interest to you. How confident do you feel doing the following?(Required)Not confidentSlightlyModeratelyVeryExtremelyUsing a smartphone for learningManaging your timeAsking for help when you need itWorking with othersCompleting tasks on your ownHow interested are you in taking an online course in general?(Required) Not at all A little Somewhat Quite interested Very interested The Afe Babalola Centre is developing a new series of one-year online Foundation Programmes, with the first being in Applied Health. It aims to prepare young people for university, further education or work in health and community wellbeing. Completion of the programme would give you accreditation to apply to universities or potentially step directly into the industry. We’d like to understand whether this kind of course could be relevant to you.How interested are you in taking a course like this in the future?(Required) Not at all A little Somewhat Quite interested Very interested If you had to contribute to learning costs (a one-off payment for the year or spread across the year) for a course like the one described above, which best describes how much you could contribute towards the course fees?(Required)Please note the currency is in US Dollars. $0 Less than $50 total for the year Between $51 and $100 total for the year Between $101 and $200 total for the year Between $201 and $250 total for the year More than $250 total for the year What support is most likely to make it easier for you to complete an online course?(Required)Please select up to three options. (You can also select less than three options).Select between 1 and 3 choices. Mentor support Small study groups Flexible schedule Clear step-by-step instructions Ability to learn offline Data support Language support Access to electricity Access to a smartphone or PC Reduced household chores/childcare support Would you like to receive updates from Afe Babalola Centre for Transnational Education, including information about future courses we develop?(Required) Yes No Email (future updates)(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email Please enter your email addressWould you like to enter the prize draw?(Required) Yes No Email (prize draw)(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email Please enter your email addressIs there anything else you would like us to know today?(Required) Yes No If Yes, Discuss (anything else)(Required)
