Age
17
Country of Residence
Nigeria
Founding Story: What was the spark that led you to start your project? What was the "Aha!" moment that led you to get started and see the potential for this to succeed?
One thing that always bothers me is how people can go through life without knowing things that could make a real difference in their lives. Sometimes, people don't realise what they don't know until they encounter a situation that makes them wish they had known better. I have personally had moments where I had to learn certain things by observing others and doing my own research. It made me realise that there is so much knowledge beyond what we are taught in school or what we grow up knowing. There are things about health, personality, relationships, finances, opportunities, values e.t.c.that people need to understand but may never get the chance to learn. Another thing I began thinking about is that nobody knows everything. Someone much older than me could know something I have never heard of, and I could also know something that might be useful to them. We all have different experiences and perspectives, but there are not always enough opportunities to share them. I started imagining a place where people could learn about different aspects of life, ask questions without feeling embarrassed, hear from people's experience and share what they know with others. I wanted something that goes beyond the classroom, where learning is not limited by age, background e.t.c. I created a WhatsApp group with peers of mine to share knowledge but I want to go beyond and reach out.
How do you encourage other people to join your project or learn about the problem you’re working on? If you have a new idea, tell us how you will do this in the future.
Currently, I have engaged about a number of 85 people through my WhatsApp group but I would like to make it more physical and more engaging to different people in my community which is the particular place I am based in for school right now. My aim is to reach out to about 50 or more people through workshops and a delegate process. I have an additional idea of creating a digital app or to have a digital medium of also passing this information asides my WhatsApp group. Iwould also create a telegram group to involve a larger number of people who cannot be available physically. As for the number of people that I have engaged through my WhatsApp group they have also made impact in their daily life as a general you know when people have information they tend to think differently, act differently and that is impact I have made. The beautiful thing about knowledge as information is that it is easily dispersed in a community like this for the number of people that I have reached out to through discussions and collaborations with their peers and their friends. They have shared this knowledge that I have tried to make known to them and I aim to do more.
How many people are on your team?
2
Impact: How has your project created impact / made a difference so far? Or, if at an early stage, what will impact look like?
The Knowledge Circle is currently at the development stage, so I have only reached people through my WhatsApp group that include my peers and people who connect through LinkedIn. However, the impact I hope to make is something I have thought deeply about to be vast. My personal experiences of learning through observation, asking questions and independent research made me realise how much useful knowledge people miss simply because they don't have access to it. I want to change that. I hope to start by engaging people in a small school or community setting, identifying the things they wish they knew and organising learning sessions around those needs. My initial goal is to reach at least 50 people through workshops , while creating a digital space to share useful learning materials in addition to the people I have reached out to I believe this approach can work because it starts with the actual needs of people rather than assuming what they should learn. By involving professionals, experienced individuals and community members, the project can make learning more relatable, interactive and useful. In the long term, I hope to establish learning clubs in different communities and build a digital platform that allows knowledge to get to people. I want to measure success not only by the number of people reached but also by what they learn, share and apply in their lives.
Project Category
My project is a brand new / emerging idea
Project Stage
Growth (We’ve moved past the very first activities and are beginning to have consistent weekly or monthly impact)
Project Summary: Describe your project in one sentence
The Knowledge Circle is a youth-led knowledge-sharing initiative that makes useful and reliable knowledge accessible to people of all ages. Through workshops, school and community clubs, and a digital platform, it encourages people to learn from experts and one another, develop confidence, broaden their understanding and make informed decisions.
Project title
The knowledge Circle
The Problem: What problem are you helping to solve? Why does it matter to you and your community?
The problem I want to address is the lack of access to useful, reliable and practical knowledge. Many people make important decisions about their health, education, finances, relationships and everyday lives without having enough information to guide them. Sometimes, it is not that people don't want to learn; they simply haven't been exposed to what they need to know. This matters to me because I have experienced having to discover and learn many things through observation, questions and personal research. It made me realise how much easier life could be if people had opportunities to learn from others and access information they might not otherwise encounter. I believe this problem also affects my community. When people lack knowledge, they may miss opportunities, struggle to make informed decisions or pass on misconceptions. I want to help create a culture where learning is encouraged, questions are welcomed and knowledge is shared across different ages and backgrounds. I believe a more informed community is a more confident and empowered one.
Website URL(s) or social media handles.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/oluchukwu-nweke-nonso-031166426?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_android
What’s Next: What are the next steps you plan to take to grow or strengthen your project over the next year? If your project is still in the idea stage, describe the steps you will take over the next three months to launch or begin developing it.
My Next Steps and Future Plans: My first step is to introduce The Knowledge Circle on a small scale by engaging people in a school or community setting. I want to speak with people, identify the knowledge gaps they experience and use their responses to plan relevant learning activities. I plan to organise interactive workshops, discussions and learning sessions, inviting professionals, educators and experienced individuals to share useful knowledge. I also hope to establish school and community learning clubs where people can regularly meet, exchange ideas and learn from one another. Another goal is to create a simple digital platform where we can share articles, short videos and other learning materials, making knowledge accessible to people who cannot attend physical activities. As the project grows, I hope to build partnerships with schools, community organisations, healthcare professionals, educators and other youth-led initiatives. These partnerships will help us reach more people and ensure that the information we share is useful. I also want to develop a team of young people who share the vision and can help lead activities in different communities. In the long term, I hope to grow The Knowledge Circle into a wider network of learning communities connected by one mission: making knowledge accessible and empowering people to use it in their everyday lives.
Your Innovation: What is different about your project compared to other programs or solutions already out there? How is your project new or innovative?
What Makes The Knowledge Circle Different? The Knowledge Circle takes a different approach to learning. While schools, educational platforms and organisations already provide valuable information, I want to create something that brings different areas of knowledge together and makes learning a continuous, shared experience. Unlike approaches that focus mainly on academic learning or specific audiences, The Knowledge Circle will cover practical aspects of everyday life, including health, personal development, financial literacy, social values, opportunities and life skills. Another important difference is that knowledge will not flow in just one direction. Professionals, experienced individuals, young people and community members will all have opportunities to learn from and teach one another. I believe everyone has something valuable to contribute, regardless of age or educational background. I also plan to combine physical learning experiences, such as workshops and community clubs, with a digital platform where knowledge can be accessed and shared beyond physical gatherings. Most importantly, the project began by listening to people and identifying what they actually need to learn rather than simply deciding for them. My goal is not to replace existing educational systems or organisations, but to connect people, experiences and useful information in a way that makes knowledge more accessible, relatable and practical.
Your Solution: How are you solving this problem? Share your specific solution.
I plan to address this problem by creating The Knowledge Circle, a youth-led initiative that makes useful and reliable knowledge easier to access and understand. My approach is to create both physical and digital spaces where people can learn, ask questions and share what they know. I want to organise interactive workshops, school learning clubs and community discussions where professionals, experienced individuals and everyday people can share practical knowledge on topics such as health, education, personal development, financial literacy, social values and life skills. I also plan to develop a digital platform where useful information can be shared through simple articles, videos and other learning materials, making it accessible beyond physical meetings. I already have a WhatsApp group but I want to go beyond my eers and reach out. Rather than making learning a one-way process, I want to encourage people of different ages and backgrounds to contribute and learn from one another. I will start by identifying the specific knowledge gaps in a community, then organise activities around those needs. My goal is to turn knowledge into something people can understand, share and apply in their everyday lives.
Your team: What role(s) do your team members play? How do you share leadership with them?
Currently we are a team of two: I am the founder and I bring about the idea or diversity while my team member is responsible for reaching out and getting people to engage. She is in charge of making the WhatsApp group known while I am responsible for the engagements in the group. We want to expand this idea and get more team members as we expand our connection to people
