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 Nshimirimana Tharcisse

    Tharcisse Nshimirimana

    Dr. Tharcisse Nshimirimana is the founder and CEO of The Village Microclinic, a community-based organization working in Burundi.

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  • An illustrated portrait of Moses Ssenyonjo

    Moses Ssenyonjo

    Moses is a passionate educator. He is the director of Rwamagana Leaders’ School/ Rwanda School Project.

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  • Photo of Lydie Hakizimana

    Lydie Hakizimana

    Lydie is committed to empowering families and communities by providing quality early childhood education to all children in Africa.

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  • Photo of Pius Matange

    Pius Mbogo Matunge

    Pius is a visionary leader at the intersection of art and culture, sustainability, and youth empowerment.

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