Meet the Fellows

Driven by lived experience and compassion, Al-karim is committed to reducing stigma around substance abuse and expanding rehabilitation services throughout Tanzania.

Allen works to expand pathways to dignified employment for underserved youth in Rwanda.

Dr. Benjamin Wachira leads initiatives that support governments and frontline healthcare providers to build resilient emergency medical systems to save lives.

Brian’s mission is to see a Uganda where no queer person dies from preventable health disparities, neglect, violence, or lack of information.

Daniel founded Action for Environmental Sustainability, an organization that is working to promote climate-smart and sustainable livelihoods in Malawi.

David champions young innovators across Kenya and Tanzania and helps early-stage startups grow into scalable, impactful businesses.

Grace is breaking generational cycles of poverty in Kenya through skills training, entrepreneurship pathways, and sustainable livelihoods.

Jamila believes in the power of bold leadership, human-centred innovation, and community collaboration to transform systems that exclude women.

Through community-led innovation, systems strengthening, and ecosystem building, Khadija is helping shape a resilient and inclusive Zanzibar.

Lemani works to improve the living standards of marginalised people in Malawi through an inclusive, holistic educational approach.

Lillian Secelela Madeje is an entrepreneur and systems builder reimagining how Africa hires and works.

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

Nambula’s work is grounded in a strong belief that inclusive entrepreneurship is a powerful driver of economic resilience and social change.

Noelle believes that every young person has untapped potential waiting to be discovered and nurtured.

Ojok envisions sparking a movement that inspires the radical transformation of Africa’s countryside.

Patrick is committed to driving systemic change in epilepsy care through leadership, partnerships, and policy advocacy.

Raby Gueye is an educator and social entrepreneur reimagining what education can look like for Senegal’s children.

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

Passionate about nurturing the next generation of changemakers, Ruth champions an Africa led by youth grounded in excellence, integrity, and patriotism.

Samson is leveraging the power of experiential learning to end cycles of poverty in Uganda.

Tadzoka is fostering inclusive prosperity for underrepresented impact entrepreneurs and communities across Africa.

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

Tontho is helping small-scale farmers restore degraded land through nature-based solutions.