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We elevate global leaders who are catalyzing equitable transformations in health and development.
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The 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) will take place from September 18 to 26, 2023 in New York. During UNGA 78, leaders will discuss and debate how to confront the global polycrisis and find…
The Aspen Global Innovators Promise
For over 30 years, the Aspen Global Innovators Group has empowered 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 empower visionary leaders and innovators who are working to build a more equitable society. 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

55
Countries
where AGI Fellows and programs work and operate

240
AGI Fellows
and Management Partners

200M
Individuals reached
through Fellow publications and speaking engagements
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Catalyzing locally-rooted, globally networked leaders to become visible, effective advocates to champion more equitable development systems.
Catalyzing local leaders who are spearheading movements to solve health inequities.
The Communities First Global Collaborative brings new voices and solutions to the table that are community-inspired and community-driven to help create a health system that works for all.
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.
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Our Fellows

Evans Wadongo
Environment Kenya
Wadongo, who grew up in rural Kenya, made his mark early by designing a solar lamp made from mostly recycled materials that could be easily…


Francisca Mutapi
Health Zimbabwe
Francisca Mutapi is a professor in Global Health Infection and Immunity, co-Director of the Global Health Academy and Deputy Director of the NIHR Global Health…


Omezzine Khelifa
Governance Tunisia
Omezzine is a Tunisian activist who now serves as president and founder of “Mobdi’un” a non-profit that promotes youth social inclusion and social transformation through…


Mercy Lung’aho
Food Security Kenya
Mercy is a Research Scientist for the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT). She is an experienced nutritionist and research scientist with expertise in nutrition-sensitive…


Sathya Ragu
Food Security India
Sathya Raghu is the Co-founder and President at Cosmos Green & Kheyti, organizations with small farmer focus that he set up after quitting his corporate…


Nelson Olanipekun
Governance Nigeria
Nelson Olanipekun is founder and executive director of Citizens Gavel, a Nigerian NGO aimed at improving the access to justice and citizen engagement through the…
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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!