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 Rodney Katongo

    Rodney Katongo

    Rodney’s work empowers rural communities to grow food, generate income, and reduce vulnerability to climate-driven poverty.

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  • 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 Ange Muyubira

    Ange Muyubira

    Ange Muyubira is the founder and executive director of Kaz’O’zah Art, an organization that trains and employs over 144 Burundian artisans.

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  • An illustrated portrait of Joel Mutuku

    Joel Mutuku

    Joel is the program director at Tumaini International Trust.

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