Adebisi Alimi
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Nigeria
An LGBT advocate and HIV activist, Adebisi Alimi was the first person to ever come out as gay on Nigerian television. After an attempt on…
Nafisatu Chinery
Environment Ghana
As NRGI’s lead in sub-Saharan Africa, Nafi steers cohesive practice guided by strategic thinking and inclusive and results-oriented program development. Across eight focus countries she…
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…
Shadia Elshiwy
Health, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Egypt
Shadia is a physician and public health expert focusing on sexual and reproductive health and preventing gender-based violence in the Middle East and North Africa….
Monique Antoinette Smith
Health GA, United States
Dr Monique Smith is a builder and a translator, opening new doors for communities that have experienced healthcare without dignity. As an Emergency Physician and…
Jenniffer Kerubo Maroa
Health Kenya
Jenn leads the Genetics and clinical trials work at The African Academy of Sciences. She is responsible for the development and management of the (Human…
Leonora “Light” Walker
Social Justice - Equity TX, United States
Leonora “Light” Walker,a symbol of resilience and societal transformation, Walker emerged from incarceration and addiction to become a dynamic force for change. As the Founder…
Dixon Chibanda
Health Zimbabwe
Dixon Chibanda has been featured on the Financial Times, PBS NewsHour Brief But Spectacular episode, Positive News, and has written about his work for The…
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…
Naomi Tulay-Solanke
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Liberia
Naomi Tulay-Solanke is a Liberian feminist, a human right activist, a humanitarian, and the Founding Executive Director of Community Health Initiative (CHI), a local non-governmental…
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