Championing African Visionaries

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Championing African Visionaries

A young African woman smiles at the camera and wears a t-shirt that says “Be bold. Build Community. Fight For Fairness. Learn and Innovate.

about us It’s time to back the bold ideas of local leaders.

We celebrate Africa. We champion African leaders. We want African ingenuity to get the financial backing it deserves.

Our all-African grantmaking team and extensive local network equips visionary doers and donors with the resources and connections they need to advance positive change.

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How We Work

Local Leadership

We invest in early-stage, local leaders with big visions.

Trust

We cultivate deep relationships that span years.

Connection

We’re building an extensive network of extraordinary people.

Collaboration

We share our intel to accelerate change.

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Al-karim Sadrudin Bhanji

Driven by lived experience and compassion, Al-karim is committed to reducing stigma around substance abuse and expanding rehabilitation services throughout Tanzania.
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Patrick Ndikumana

Patrick is a development professional committed to fostering sustainable, community-led change.
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Susan Babirye

Public health specialist Susan Babirye serves as deputy executive director of Kabubbu Development Project.
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Pius Mbogo Matunge

Pius is a visionary leader at the intersection of art and culture, sustainability, and youth empowerment.
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