The Student Mobility Advancement Initiative (SMAD) is an organization breaking barriers in education through global collaboration, exchange, and leadership development.
From linking schools across continents to promoting youth leadership in global education, SMAD is redefining student mobility for Africa and beyond.
About Us
SMAD is breaking barriers in education by connecting students, schools, and universities through exchange, leadership, and global partnerships. From being featured on the UN International Youth Day Global Map to co-organizing government-backed expositions on education and global opportunities, SMAD creates platforms where education meets collaboration and every student can go global.
VISION AND MISSION
OUR VISION IS CLEAR To expand access to international opportunities, build intercultural competence, and prepare African students for global opportunities.
OUR MISSION IS BOLD
A future where every African student can connect, learn, and lead across borders.
OUR SERVICES
📌 Transnational Education (TNE) – Building joint degrees and sustainable international programs.
📌 Virtual Exchange & COIL – Connecting students and faculty through digital global learning.
📌 Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL) –Advancing education with innovative digital tools.
📌Youth Leadership & Capacity Building – Equipping students with global skills and intercultural competence.
📌Educational Events & Expositions – Creating platforms that unite education, trade, and global opportunities.
IMPACTS
📌 Hosted a virtual exchange with 100+ university students across 3 African countries.
📌 Active presence in 5 African universities through our Global Learning Ambassador Program.
📌 Linked schools in Nigeria and the United States for asynchronous cross-border Virtual Exchange.
📌 Featured in the United Nation International Youth Day 2025 Global Activity Map
UPDATES & HIGHLIGHTS
Updates
🛎️ SMAD is the Organizing Partner of the Akure Trade Fair & Exposition 2025—themed “Enterprise, Education & Global Opportunities”—SMAD will showcase student achievements, promote educational and internationalization opportunities, and facilitate collaboration between students, universities, and industry leaders.
🛎️ SMAD proudly supports Wayground (formerly Quizizz) in Nigeria, serving as its on-ground partner for international schools and advancing globally connected, AI-powered learning..
Highlights
Our Partners
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