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.

How We Work

African visionary fellowship
  • Nancy's Portrait

    Nancy Abraham Sumari

    Nancy founded Jenga Hub driven by the belief that every child deserves access to quality education, regardless of background or circumstance.

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  • Photo of Patrick Ndikumana

    Patrick Ndikumana

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

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  • Mary Kibai

    Mary Kibai

    Mary leads GRACE Initiative, a community-driven nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable children in Kenya.

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  • Doris's portrait

    Doris Mollel

    A compassionate humanitarian, Doris has dedicated her life to saving preterm babies in Tanzania.

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