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 Dan Ogola

    Daniel Ogola

    Dan is the founder and CEO of Matibabu Foundation, a charitable health organization.

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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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  • Berry Numbi

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

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  • Photo of Lillian Madeje

    Lillian Secelela Madeje

    Lillian Secelela Madeje is an entrepreneur and systems builder reimagining how Africa hires and works.

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