Maarifa Learning Academy, part of Maarifa Global, is dedicated to fostering local entrepreneurship in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The organization aims to tackle the challenges of poverty, unemployment, and inequality by providing essential resources and networks to small-scale industry entrepreneurs. Through its initiatives, Maarifa supports the transformation of locally available raw materials into finished products, thereby promoting local economic growth.

The focus of Maarifa Learning Academy is on investing in small-scale industry entrepreneurs, particularly in the eastern region of the DRC. The organization offers technical assistance, training, and access to financial capital to empower these entrepreneurs. Their approach includes forming support groups, facilitating access to microfinance, and providing coaching in financial literacy to enhance the capabilities of local businesses.

Maarifa Learning Academy provides entrepreneurs with training, technical assistance, access to financial capital, and support groups to enhance their business capabilities. The organization also facilitates connections to microfinance institutions and offers coaching in financial literacy, helping entrepreneurs to succeed in their ventures.