# Baobab Platform

> Social, professional, and learning community for young African leaders. (iPhone/iPad app by Arizona State University.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baobab-platform/id1330792040 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Arizona State University](https://appshunter.io/developer/367626749)
- Category: Social Networking, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2018-04-21
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baobab-platform/id1330792040/reviews.md

## What is Baobab Platform?

Baobab is a social, professional and learning community developed by Arizona State University and the Mastercard Foundation specifically for young African leaders and the larger network of Mastercard Foundation program participants and alumni. 

Baobab helps you:
• Access resources and opportunities to help you reach your goals and achieve impact across Africa.
• Expand your network.
• Collaborate with like-minded peers and mentors.
• Share back knowledge.

Baobab platform includes:
• Networking: Baobab provides a space for community members to ask questions, tell stories, find opportunities, collaborate with other participants, share their learnings and stay up to date with Mastercard Foundation programming.
• Opportunities: The Baobab community, Baobab partners, Mastercard Foundation and the Baobab team regularly post job, internship, scholarship, fellowship and funding opportunities on the opportunities board. It is a place for  members to find and apply to opportunities and share them with their broader communities.
• Mentorship: Baobab hosts regular Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions where alumni, industry experts, people from the Mastercard Foundation and others answer questions that are top of mind for African youth. Young African students, professionals and future leaders can also access mentors by applying to our mentorship program with Global Give Back Circle or participating in other specialized mentorship programming.
• Learning: The Baobab platform brings together professional development courses in leadership, entrepreneurship, hard and soft skills for the workforce, personal wellbeing and more. Community members learn from each other through digital networking events hosted via Zoom or Baobab Chat through webinars or joining topic-specific chat groups.

After you have created your account, you will be able to access the full Baobab experience through the app. If you need assistance with creating your account or with your password, send an email to support@baobabplatform.org.

## Key features

- Access resources and opportunities
- Expand professional network
- Collaborate with peers and mentors
- Share knowledge and learnings
- Find job, internship, and scholarship postings
- Participate in mentorship programs
- Access professional development courses


## Frequently asked questions about Baobab Platform

### What is Baobab Platform?

Baobab Platform is a social, professional, and learning community developed by Arizona State University and the Mastercard Foundation. It is designed for young African leaders and participants of Mastercard Foundation programs to access resources, expand their networks, and engage in professional development.

### Who is Baobab Platform for?

Baobab Platform is specifically for young African leaders, as well as current and former participants of Mastercard Foundation programs. It aims to support their personal and professional growth across Africa.

### What kind of opportunities can I find on Baobab Platform?

You can find job, internship, scholarship, fellowship, and funding opportunities posted by the Baobab community, partners, the Mastercard Foundation, and the Baobab team. These are regularly updated on the opportunities board.

### Does Baobab Platform offer mentorship?

Yes, Baobab Platform hosts regular 'Ask Me Anything' sessions with experts and alumni. Additionally, users can access specialized mentorship programming through partnerships like the one with Global Give Back Circle.

### What learning resources are available on Baobab Platform?

The platform offers professional development courses covering leadership, entrepreneurship, hard and soft skills for the workforce, and personal wellbeing. Community members can also learn from each other through digital events and topic-specific chat groups.

### How can I get help with my Baobab Platform account?

If you need assistance with creating an account or resetting your password, you can send an email to support@baobabplatform.org. The support team will be able to help you with account-related issues.

### What devices is Baobab Platform available on?

Baobab Platform is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to be accessible across various Apple mobile devices.

### How often is Baobab Platform updated?

The latest version of Baobab Platform is 1.6.17, which was last updated on April 1, 2022. This indicates regular maintenance and updates to improve the user experience and add new features.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.6.17 — 2022-04-01

App Tracking Transparency added, notification fix

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