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
  • An illustrated portrait of Maanda Ngoitiko

    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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  • Norman's portrait

    Manzi Norman

    Manzi is the founder of Dream Village, dedicated to providing comprehensive support services for children, adolescents, and young people living with HIV in Rwanda.

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  • Neema's Portrait

    Neema Magimba

    Neema is the co-founder of a groundbreaking digital platform that offers accessible and affordable legal services in Tanzania.

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  • Photo of Mark Chilongu

    Mark Chilongu

    Mark is working to address youth issues in Zambia through interactive communal methodologies such as dance and theatre.

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