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
  • Jackie Odhiambo

    Jackie’s vision is an Africa where widows thrive.

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  • An illustrated portrait of Humphrey Nabimanya

    Humphrey Nabimanya

    Humphrey is a youth activist and the founder and CEO of Reach A Hand Uganda.

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  • Photo of Raby Gueye

    Raby Gueye

    Raby Gueye is an educator and social entrepreneur reimagining what education can look like for Senegal’s children.

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  • Photo of Andre Moliro

    André Moliro

    André has dedicated his career to promoting sustainable development in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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