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\n\t\t\tCatalyzing leaders worldwide to drive equitable transformation in their communities\t<\/h1>\n

\n\t\t\tWe’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.\t<\/h3>\n \t\n\t\t\t\t\t

Announcement: AGI Leadership Update<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

In 2025, Aspen Global Innovators Group (AGI) reflected deeply on what it means to build a future rooted in well-being, kindness, and innovation. AGI reaffirmed its core belief that innovation is not only about new…<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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From Healing to Opportunity: Integrating Trauma Healing into Development Programs<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

Armed conflicts are at a post-1946 high, compounded by unprecedented climate crises. For the nearly two billion people living in fragile regions, the result is mass trauma-an invisible barrier that stalls development, suppresses productivity, and…<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Congratulations to our 2024-2025 Fellows!!<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

Congratulations!!   Our Impact West Africa Fellows and Advanced Advocacy Program Fellows have successfully completed their fellowship year and are now part of our wider Senior Fellow Community! Over the past year, each cohort has…<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Literacy is not a relic.<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

Brandi Coleman, our 2025 Healthy Communities fellow, published her first op-ed on the concerning drop of reading intentions among students. According to her experience and work, the current generation of students prefers to listen rather…<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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2024 Impact Report<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

Leadership is legacy. Community is power. Change starts with the people closest to the challenge.   In a year marked by global setbacks and heartbreaking loss, the Aspen Global Innovators Group doubled down on what…<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\tThe Aspen Global Innovators Promise\t<\/h2>\n\t

Since 2009, the Aspen Global Innovators Group has championed health and development leaders from across Africa, the Americas, Asia, and the United States of America to build a safe, sustainable and healthier future for all people and communities. The impact of our Fellows reverberates across the globe.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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through Fellow-led direct service care and policy initiatives<\/p>\n

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to Fellows and partners after AGI initial leadership investments<\/p>\n

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where AGI Fellows and programs work and operate<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tAGI Fellows\t<\/h4>\n\t

and Management Partners<\/p>\n

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Combined total of publication-wide audience figures for all outlets featuring coverage<\/p>\n

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through Fellow publications and speaking engagements<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMore about AGI\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDONATE TO SUPPORT A FELLOW\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

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\n\t\t\n\t\t\t187 Fellows\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n\t

47 countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and Latin America<\/p>\n

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Tennessee, South Carolina, Arizona, Florida, New Mexico, New York, California, Oklahoma, Texas, Illinois, and the Navajo Nation<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\n\t\t\t20 Fellows\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n\t

8 countries in West Africa<\/p>\n

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Lesotho, Malawi, Massachusetts, Minneapolis, North Carolina, and Rwanda<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\n\t\t\tAdvanced Advocacy\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h3>\n

\n\t\t\n\t\t\t10 Senior Fellows\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n\t

Kenya, Nigeria, Philippines, South Africa, and Zimbabwe<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tOur Fellows\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Ify\n\t\t\t\t\t

Ify Aniebo<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Health \nNigeria<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Growing up in Nigeria, Ify Aniebo and her childhood best friend both loved comic books. When they were 7 years old, both girls got sick…<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t \"New\n\t\t\t\t\t Read More <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Kusum\n\t\t\t\t\t

Kusum Thapa<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Health \nNepal<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Dr. Kusum Thapa is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist from Nepal with over three decades of experience, who has devoted her life to improving the welfare…<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t \"New\n\t\t\t\t\t Read More <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Narayan\n\t\t\t\t\t

Narayan Adhikari<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship \nNepal<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Narayan studied forestry in his home country of Nepal, but rejected a post as a forest ranger when he realized this would enmesh him in…<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t \"New\n\t\t\t\t\t Read More <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Rejoice\n\t\t\t\t\t

Rejoice Misozi Kankhande<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Health \nMalawi<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Rejoice Misozi Kankhande is a registered Public Health Practitioner by the Medical Council of Malawi, with over 10 years’ experience in health program management, monitoring,…<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t Read More <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Thumbi\n\t\t\t\t\t

Thumbi Mwangi<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Health \nKenya<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Thumbi Mwangi is an infectious disease epidemiologist combining classical epidemiology, applied epidemiological modelling and data science to improve the speed and quality of policy decision…<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t \"New\n\t\t\t\t\t Read More <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Jeffrey\n\t\t\t\t\t

Jeffrey Muhiyeni Misomali<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Food Security \nMalawi<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t

International development executive with 17+ years driving systemic social change through philanthropy, evidence-based programming, and innovative finance. Passionate about challenging traditional development approaches by leveraging…<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t \"New\n\t\t\t\t\t Read More <\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t

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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.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tnominate a fellow\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

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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!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tknowledge hub\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

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