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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Khadija Shariff

Through community-led innovation, systems strengthening, and ecosystem building, Khadija is helping shape a resilient and inclusive Zanzibar.
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André Moliro

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

Lydia is a visionary feminist who supports young women and girls in breaking the cycle of poverty through economic empowerment and technology.
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Robert Dolo

Dr. Dolo, founder of New Sight Eye Center, serves as executive director and the head cataract surgeon.
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