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 Jedidah Maina

    Jedidah Maina

    Jade is a Kenyan gender and women’s rights activist focused on sexual and reproductive rights for all individuals.

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  • An illustrated portrait of Joachim Ewechu

    Joachim Ewechu

    Joachim is co-founder and CEO of Shona, which grows East African good businesses.

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  • Doris's portrait

    Doris Mollel

    A compassionate humanitarian, Doris has dedicated her life to saving preterm babies in Tanzania.

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  • An illustrated portrait of Monica Nyiraguhabwa

    Monica Nyiraguhabwa

    Monica is the co-founder and executive director of Girl Up Initiative Uganda.

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