David Kuria
Environment Kenya
David Kuria is the CEO of Ecotact Limited and the Regional Social Entrepreneur of the Year for Africa, 2009. Ecotact is a social enterprise that…
Jane Otai
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Kenya
Jane Otai is a senior program advisor for Jhpiego – an affiliate of the Johns Hopkins University – in Nairobi, Kenya. Ms. Otai has vast…
Meti Bekele Nega
Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship, Education Ethiopia
Meti works at the Ethiopian Academy of Sciences where she leads initiatives that strengthen evidence base to promote data –informed policy engagement on timely development…
Damaris Matoke-Muhia
Health Kenya
Damaris is a molecular biology scientist working on the control of vector borne diseases. She holds a PhD in Molecular Medicine and a Masters in…
Donald Singue
Environment Ivory Coast (Cote D`Ivoire)
Donald Singue is a development economist and finance expert who guides African Governments on strengthening their financial resilience against climate change and being better prepared…
Etta Madete
Environment Kenya
Etta Madete is a BORAQS registered Sustainable Design Architect, EDGE Expert, Aspen Senior Fellow passionate about affordable sustainable housing. She is the co-founder and director…
Vivian Maduekeh
Food Security Nigeria
Vivian Maduekeh is a Management Consultant with deep expertise in sustainable food systems, global health, and international development. Vivian has worked in cross-functional roles in…
Lolo Ihesie
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Nigeria
Lolo started her own social enterprise, LoloTalks, to increase comprehensive sexuality education across Nigeria, with a special focus on people in underserved communities such as…
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…
Junaid Nabi
Health India
Dr. Junaid Nabi is an award-winning physician-scientist and dedicated healthcare strategy professional passionate about designing innovative solutions for problems that impede access to high-quality care….
Boubacar Zakou Zeinabou
Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship, Education Niger
Boubacar Zakou Zeinabou est une Nigérienne activiste, féministe combattante de la justice sociale. Après avoir été victime de plusieurs discriminations dans son milieu pendant son…
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