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
  • Photo of Pius Matange

    Pius Mbogo Matunge

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

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  • An illustrated portrait of Patience Musiwa Mkandawire

    Patience Musiwa-Mkandawire

    As executive director, Patience oversees Fount for Nations’ operational, programmatic, and financial activities.

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  • An illustrated portrait of Racheal Hope

    Racheal Hope

    Racheal is the grants coordinator and communications officer of Father Alex You Memorial School.

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  • An illustrated portrait of Mercy Chikhosi Kafotokoza

    Mercy Chikhosi Kafotokoza

    Mercy Chikhosi Kafotokoza serves as founder and executive director of Wandikweza.

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