National Geographic Slingshot Challenge

Lesley’s work sits at the intersection of technology, education, and sustainability, and his impact has earned him Top Honors at the 2025 National Geographic Slingshot Challenge, supported by the National Geographic Society and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation. Through his innovations and leadership, he’s proving that world-class technology can be built from Africa to solve global problems. Watch the full episode here Episode 5: African AI Engineer Winning Global Recognition for Fighting Deforestation https://youtu.be/Uk7jBuTgdMo