Alain Nteff, the 23-year-old savior of Cameroon’s mothers and babies

Like many 23-year-olds, Alain Nteff has big dreams.

What sets him apart from most, however, is what he’s actually trying to achieve: wiping out maternal mortality.

The Cameroonian entrepreneur is the co-founder of Gifted Mom, a mobile health platform that uses low-cost technology to help mothers and pregnant women access medical advice in out-of-the-way, rural communities.

His invention landed him an invitation to the World Economic Forum in Davos this year, where he was one of this year’s Global Shapers, a group of 20 to 30-year-olds who are tipped for future leadership roles. He was also the youngest participant.

“Our mission is really to create a world of mothers who are gifted. A world that is free of maternal and infant death — a world of gifted moms,” he says.

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