Outstanding leaders are at the helm of our exemplary partner organizations. Each year we recognize these hard-working leaders during our Annual Meeting.
Grassroots Champion Honorees
Recognizing individuals with deep connections within their communities
2023: Virginie Niyizigama, Faith in Action
2022: Micheline Barandereka, Shekinah Center
2019: Maanda Ngoitiko, Pastoral Women’s Council
2018: Dr. Robert Kalyesubula, ACCESS Uganda
2017: Dr. Tharcisse Nshimirimana, Service Yezu Mwiza
2015: Spès Nihangaza, FVS-AMADE
2014: Michelle Ostertag, Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust
Angel for Africa Honorees
Acknowledging leaders who build partnerships and continually serve as a resource for others
2023: Evans Odhiambo, Kesho Kenya
2022: James Katumba & Solomon Kayiwa Mugambe, Wezesha Impact
2019: Sister Mary Juvenal, Maranyundo Initiative
2018: Julius Mbeya, Lwala Community Alliance
2017: Twesigye Jackson Kaguri, The Nyaka AIDS Orphans Project
2016: Ange Muyubira, Kaz’O’zah Art
2014: Kip Keino, Kip Keino Foundation
2013: Maggy Barankitse, Maison Shalom
2012: Cheryl Dorsey, Echoing Green
System Innovators Honorees
Honoring organizations that have developed an innovative model
2023: Nabiry Juma & Neema Magimba, Sheria Kiganjani
2022: Solomon Makuza, Gardens for Health International
2019: Isabelle Kamariza, Solid’Africa
2018: Devin Hibbard, Street Business School
2017: Faraja Nyalandu, Shule Direct
2016: Julia Berman, Muso
2015: Stefanie Weiland, LifeNet International
2014: Paul Falzone, Peripheral Vision International
Rising Star Honorees
Highlighting exceptionally dedicated leaders and their steep trajectory in growing their impact
2023: Kondwani Chijota, GGEM Farming
2022: Mercy Chikhosi Kafotokoza, Wandikweza
2018: Willie Mpasuka, Rays of Hope
2017: Wendo Aszed, Dandelion Africa
2016: Solomon King Benge, Fundi Bots
2015: Grâce-Françoise Nibizi, SaCoDé
2014: Misan Rewane, WAVE & Humphrey Nabimanya, Reach a Hand Uganda
2013: Dr. Raj Panjabi & Peter Luckow, Last Mile Health
2012: Dr. Jacques Sebisaho, Amani Global Works
Fighting for Fairness Honorees
Spotlighting an organization that uses their platform to give voice and power to historically marginalized groups, in honor of our founder Barry Segal
2023: Florence Namaganda, Mukisa Foundation
2022: Kiiya Kiiya, C-Sema