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 Mariam Abdalla

    Mariam Abdalla

    Mariam is the acting executive director of Safari Doctors. She is passionate about breaking down gender barriers and mentoring women in her community.

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  • Koshuma's Portrait

    Koshuma Mtengeti

    Koshuma is the founder and executive director of Children’s Dignity Forum, a relentless advocate for child and women’s rights in Tanzania.

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  • An illustrated portrait of Olivia Mugabirwe

    Olivia Mugabirwe

    Olivia, the executive director of PeerLink Initiative Uganda, is empowering women and youth.

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  • An illustrated portrait of Robert Dolo

    Robert Dolo

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

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