Episode Description A major lesson for young African youth is the reminder that education is empowerment. In lesson three of our 12-part series, we explore why education empowers individuals to become leaders, advocates, and agents of transformation. This conversation was first posted in article form on the Shades of Us blog. You can read it – and other articles we have written – by visiting shadesofusafrica.org. At the end of this podcast, there are ways to reach us if you would like to discuss this further. Facebook: Shades of Us Twitter: Shades of Us LinkedIn: Shades of Us Instagram: Shades of Us Website: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Image: Annie Spratt on