Catalyzing leaders worldwide to drive equitable transformation in their communities
We're dedicated to cultivating the next generation of leaders who champion equity and justice in health and development worldwide. Through comprehensive training, strategic partnerships, and innovative programs, we're catalyzing transformative change that leaves no one behind.
Honoring Lola Adedokun’s Legacy of Leadership and Community Impact
Aspen Global Innovators Group and the Doris Duke Foundation Honor Lola Adedokun’s Legacy of Leadership and Community Impact Uplifting bold and visionary leaders advancing the well-being of communities and beyond through courageous leadership. Washington DC,…
In Translating Expertise into Influence, Communication Skills Are Key
In Translating Expertise into Influence, Communication Skills Are Key Abstract: Given the challenges facing humanity, it is critical that we follow the leadership of local experts, with lived experience. The Aspen Global Innovators Group…
Announcing the 2025 Class of Healthy Communities Fellows
Aspen Global Innovators Group Announces the 2025 Class of Healthy Communities Fellows Investing in community-based leaders driving solutions for healthy, thriving communities across the U.S. Washington, DC, March 18, 2025– Aspen Global Innovators Group…
Announcing Second Class of Advanced Advocacy Fellows
Aspen Global Innovators Group Announces Second Class of Advanced Advocacy Fellows Advancing the Work of Five Changemakers to Transform Advocacy into Action Washington, DC, January 28, 2025– The Aspen Global Innovators Group is excited…
Malaria ends with us.
“Malaria ends with us. With our decisions, our dedication, and our willingness to do things differently. The time to act is now.” Our 2020 New Voices Senior Fellow, Dr. Damaris Matoke-Muhia—a Senior Principal Research Scientist…
The Aspen Global Innovators Promise
Since 2002, the Aspen Global Innovators Group has championed health and development leaders from across Africa, the Americas, Asia, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Island States to build a safe, sustainable and healthier future for all people and communities. The impact of our Fellows reverberates across the globe.
Our mission is to catalyze leaders worldwide to drive equitable transformation in their communities. Our global community stands tall with local leaders, collaborators, healers and fellows who have long been beacons in this movement and whose voices and work are critical to reshaping a healthy, equitable future for all. We are committed to amplifying the voices and impact of those who are leading this work.
1.2B
Individuals aided
through Fellow-led direct service care and policy initiatives
$100M
committed
to Fellows and partners after AGI initial leadership investments
54
Countries
where AGI Fellows and programs work and operate
250+
AGI Fellows
and Management Partners
15.6M
Audience
Combined total of publication-wide audience figures for all outlets featuring coverage
200M
Individuals reached
through Fellow publications and speaking engagements
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Tennessee, South Carolina, Arizona, Florida, New Mexico, New York, California, Oklahoma, Texas, Illinois, and the Navajo Nation
Lesotho, Malawi, Massachusetts, Minneapolis, North Carolina, and Rwanda
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Catalyzing locally-rooted, globally networked leaders to become visible, effective advocates to champion more equitable development systems.
Investing in community-based leaders driving solutions for healthy, thriving communities across the U.S.
Building a collective voice of community leaders who are strengthening local public health and community health systems.
By creating a forum to share knowledge and experience, Aspen Ideas: Health offers a unique opportunity to turn ideas into action and carve pathways toward better health for all.
Supporting governments to build visionary and effective teams.
Our Fellows
Kusum Thapa
Health Nepal
Dr. Thapa has over 25 years of experience as an Obstetrician and Gynecologist both in Nepal and UK as an Asia Near East Regional Technical…
Yetnayet Asfaw Demessie
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Ethiopia
A physician by training, Asfaw has dedicated her professional and personal life to advancing the cause of girls and women for the past 18 years. …
Muhammad Sabir
Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship, Education Pakistan
Muhammad was born in the slums of Lahore and expected never to go to school or make a meaningful life for himself, but collecting trash…
Mariama Jobarteh
Gender, Health, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Gambia
Mariama Jobarteh is a Gender advocate and consultant specialized in addressing Sexual and Gender-Based violence against women and girls of African Descent. As the founder…
Mohamed Aburawi
Health Libya
Dr. Mohamed Aburawi is the founder and CEO of Atarona Ventures, where he leads the creation and scaling of transformational, high-impact ventures that drive social…
Naadiya Moosajee
Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship, Gender South Africa
Naadiya is a serial entrepreneur by passion, an engineer by training, is Co-Founder at WomHub, a unique ecosystem builder supporting innovation along the STEM value…
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Catalyzing leaders worldwide to drive equitable transformation in their communities
We’re dedicated to cultivating the next generation of leaders who champion equity and justice in health and development worldwide. Through comprehensive training, strategic partnerships, and innovative programs, we’re catalyzing transformative change that leaves no one behind.
Honoring Lola Adedokun’s Legacy of Leadership and Community Impact
Aspen Global Innovators Group and the Doris Duke Foundation Honor Lola Adedokun’s Legacy of Leadership and Community Impact Uplifting bold and visionary leaders advancing the well-being of communities and beyond through courageous leadership. Washington DC,…
Announcing Second Class of Advanced Advocacy Fellows
Aspen Global Innovators Group Announces Second Class of Advanced Advocacy Fellows Advancing the Work of Five Changemakers to Transform Advocacy into Action Washington, DC, January 28, 2025- The Aspen Global Innovators Group is excited…
Announcing the 2025 Class of Healthy Communities Fellows
Aspen Global Innovators Group Announces the 2025 Class of Healthy Communities Fellows Investing in community-based leaders driving solutions for healthy, thriving communities across the U.S. Washington, DC, March 18, 2025- Aspen Global Innovators Group…
Silence on Female Genital Mutilation by Kaata Minah
Our Impact West Africa fellow, Kaata Minah, has written a powerful op-ed on the urgent need to end female genital mutilation (FGM)-a practice that has affected over 200 million women and girls worldwide and remains…
Announcing Interim Leadership of the Aspen Global Innovators Group
Following the sudden loss of our beloved Executive Director, Lola Adedokun, the Aspen Institute and Aspen Global Innovators Group (AGI) are committed to advancing Lola’s vision for amplifying underrepresented voices and uplifting communities around the…
The Aspen Global Innovators Promise
Since 2002, the Aspen Global Innovators Group has championed health and development leaders from across Africa, the Americas, Asia, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Island States to build a safe, sustainable and healthier future for all people and communities. The impact of our Fellows reverberates across the globe.
Our mission is to catalyze leaders worldwide to drive equitable transformation in their communities. Our global community stands tall with local leaders, collaborators, healers and fellows who have long been beacons in this movement and whose voices and work are critical to reshaping a healthy, equitable future for all. We are committed to amplifying the voices and impact of those who are leading this work.
1.2B
Individuals aided
through Fellow-led direct service care and policy initiatives
$100M
committed
to Fellows and partners after AGI initial leadership investments
54
Countries
where AGI Fellows and programs work and operate
250+
AGI Fellows
and Management Partners
15.6M
Audience
Combined total of publication-wide audience figures for all outlets featuring coverage
200M
Individuals reached
through Fellow publications and speaking engagements
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New Voices
187 Fellows
47 countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and Latin America
Healthy Communities
53 Fellows
Tennessee, South Carolina, Arizona, Florida, New Mexico, New York, California, Oklahoma, Texas, Illinois, and the Navajo Nation
Impact West Africa
20 Fellows
8 countries in West Africa
Communities First Global Collaborative
16 Fellows
Lesotho, Malawi, Massachusetts, Minneapolis, North Carolina, and Rwanda
Advanced Advocacy
10 Senior Fellows
Kenya, Nigeria, Philippines, South Africa, and Zimbabwe
AMP Health
Government Partnerships
14 countries in Africa
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Shuchin Bajaj
Health India
Shuchin is an Indian medical doctor who founded Ujala Cygnus Healthcare, now a chain of 16 hospitals supported by outreach village Sehat Clinics and a…
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Ahmed “Kura” Omar
Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship, Education, Food Security Kenya
Cofounder of The BOMA Project, Kura, designed and implements a data driven, high-impact, gender-focused poverty graduation program that targets ultra-poor women at the epicenter of…
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Ashli Sims
Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship, Health OK, United States
Ashli Sims is a storyteller who breaks down barriers and opens doors so Black entrepreneurs can build wealth for themselves, their families, and future generations….
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Elmer Aluge
Health Nigeria
Elmer is the President of the Sickle Cell Aid Foundation in Nigeria, the country with the highest-burden of sickle cell disease in the world. Experiencing…
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Chiwoza Bandawe
Health Malawi
Chiwoza is the only clinical psychologist in Malawi and works tirelessly to dispel myths about mental illnesses. Chiwoza was convinced he would be a lawyer…
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Shikoh Gitau
Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship Kenya
Dr. Gitau was born to a poor family, but had a talent for math, and was able to get funding to pursue her MSc in…
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The Aspen Global Innovators Group supports two flagship fellowship programs. These fellowships enable leaders to amplify their voices, visibility and impact. Leaders bring expertise from all sectors and include entrepreneurs, community organizers and local experts who are both proximate to the greatest health and development challenges of our time and also bring lived and learned experience to their solutions.
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The Aspen Global Innovators Group supports two flagship fellowship programs. These fellowships enable leaders to amplify their voices, visibility and impact. Leaders bring expertise from all sectors and include entrepreneurs, community organizers and local experts who are both proximate to the greatest health and development challenges of our time and also bring lived and learned experience to their solutions.
Knowledge Hub
Our fellows and community partners are committed to advance the discourse and impact of global health and development innovations by creating knowledge products. The knowledge hub is a resource for all who are dedicated to learning from and collaborating with this dynamic community!
Funders & Partners