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 Barbara Birungi Mutabazi

    Barbara Birungi Mutabazi

    Barbara Birungi Mutabazi is the founder of Women in Technology Uganda.

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  • An illustrated portrait of Kiiya Joel Kiiya

    Kiiya Joel Kiiya

    Development specialist Kiiya is founder of C-Sema. He pioneered the formation of the National Child Helpline in Tanzania.

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  • Nancy's Portrait

    Nancy Abraham Sumari

    Nancy founded Jenga Hub driven by the belief that every child deserves access to quality education, regardless of background or circumstance.

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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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