Three Leaders Who Dare to Persist Amid Uncertainty and Conflict

McNulty Foundation & Aspen Institute | July 17, 2025

This year, John P. and Anne Welsh McNulty Foundation and the Aspen Institute are recognizing fearless leaders who dare to pursue innovative solutions in an era of conflict and uncertainty.

We are proud to share that our Senior New Voices fellow and Advanced Advocacy fellow, Mohamed Ali Diini and his organization Iftin Global are awarded for the prestigious McNulty Prize. Founder of Iftin Global (formerly Iftiin Foundation), Mohamed is working to elevate a generation of young entrepreneurs and has spent his career transforming the challenges of conflict into opportunities for growth.

Congratulations to the 2025 recipients, Mohamed Ali Diini & Iftin Global, Layla Zaidane & Future Caucus, and Dr. Krithi K. Karanth & Centre for Wildlife Studies.