ORIKARIA guides, trains and connects young Africans aged 16–35 to the most in-demand economic opportunities — employment, freelancing and entrepreneurship. We believe every talent counts.
We are a talent development company based in Lomé, Togo, operating across Francophone West Africa. We combine human-centered coaching with technology to build scalable career pathways.
We build systems that identify, train and place young Africans into high-demand roles — in organizations, as freelancers, or as entrepreneurs. We don't just teach skills. We build career pathways.
We envision a continent where every young person — regardless of background or location — has access to the guidance, tools and networks needed to build a meaningful and sustainable career.
Despite a young, growing population, most youth lack access to structured career guidance, market-relevant skills and professional networks. The gap between education and employment is wide — and widening. ORIKARIA bridges that gap.
ORIKARIA operates through three integrated pillars — each one addressing a specific barrier young Africans face in entering the job market.
We assess each young person's profile, strengths and market fit — then design a personalized pathway toward employment, freelancing or entrepreneurship.
We deliver hands-on, income-generating skills programs — no-code development, data management, AI coaching and more. Practical, fast, directly employable.
We link trained youth to employers, clients and entrepreneurship support — turning skills into real income and career opportunities across the region.
Taabase is our WhatsApp-based AI coaching platform that helps young Africans aged 16–35 monetize their skills through personalized 4-week programs — accessible anywhere, anytime, in French.
Visit taabase.com →We are open to partnerships that accelerate our mission. Whether you are an investor, an institution or an expert, there is a place for you in ORIKARIA's ecosystem.
We are raising to scale our programs across Togo, Benin and Côte d'Ivoire. We offer a clear social impact thesis combined with a technology-enabled business model.
NGOs, universities, government agencies and international organizations: co-design youth employability programs tailored to your beneficiary populations.
Join our network of practitioners who guide young Africans through their career transitions. Remote and in-person opportunities available across the region.
Ready to explore a partnership or learn more about ORIKARIA? Write to us — we respond within 48 hours.
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