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 Juliana Busasi

    Juliana Busasi

    Juliana seeks to tackle the stigma that limits access to mental healthcare in Tanzania.

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  • Photo of Jerry Mang'ena

    Jerry Mang’ena

    Jerry is a Tanzanian ocean conservationist, social entrepreneur, and advocate for sustainable blue economy solutions

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  • Photo of Janvier Manirakiza

    Janvier Manirakiza 

    Manirakiza’s childhood experiences inform his desire to improve the health and wellbeing of women and children in East Africa.

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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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