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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Maanda Ngoitiko

Maanda is a Maasai woman from Loliondo and co-founder and executive director of the Pastoral Women’s Council.
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Berry Numbi

Berry, a professional engineer, drives social and economic transformation through innovation and technology.
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John Rexford Nzira

John is a pan-African at heart and executive director of Twende Social Innovation Center in Tanzania.
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Kazi Mghendi

As the founder of Elimu Fanaka, Kazi engages the community to collectively address challenges and develop sustainable solutions that foster a conducive learning environment for all.
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