Yinka Lawanson a.k.a Lamboginny (stage name) is a passionate Nigerian Afro-dancehall Musician, Global Prison Ambassador and AFI Representative at United Nations in Vienna and New York, using his voice to advocate for prison reform across the world. He his the first Nigerian musician to hold a therapy musical concert in prisons in Nigeria 🇳🇬, HM …
Adeng Andrew Malual Leek is the Executive Director at South Sudan Women’s Empowerment Network. She hails from South Sudan. A graduate from Christ University, degree holder in History, Economics and Political Science. She works hard to see a change in women condition and life. She states that despite great strides made by the international women’s …
Janice Gassam Asare is an Anti-racism Educator. In 2022 she was recognized as one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices in Racial Equity! As an anti-racism educator, DEI consultant, writer, and professor, she helps businesses and institutions develop interventions to make the workplace more equitable. Much of her work focuses on anti-black racism and how it manifests …
Olufunke Olufon is a Senior Communications Officer (Nigeria) at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Previously, Olufunke was working in Rocky Mountain Institute. Established in 2000 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is an organization that focuses on supporting individuals experiencing hunger and extreme poverty in leading …
Siyabulela Mandela is  currently a Regional Project Manager for East and Southern Africa at Journalists for Human Rights and a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Politics and History at Nelson Mandela University, South Africa. Born and bred in the rural areas of Qunu in the Eastern Province of South Africa, Mr. Mandela is passionate …
Pele Voncujovi is the Co-Founder Jaspora, African Diaspora in Japan. He was born in Japan to Ghanaian father and a Japanese mother. His family moved to Ghana when he was nine months old and lived there for most of his childhood.When he was sixteen, he went to the United World College in Costa Rica for …
Gbemisola Abudu is an advocate for women and the SDGs goals, has an unwavering passion for philanthropic initiatives that are focused on the empowerment of women in the business environment, the narrowing of the gender skills gap, and the advocacy of children’s rights in developing countries. She is involved with organizations that encourage inclusivity and …
Rashaad Lambert is the Founder For(bes) The Culture​,​ an organization that helps current and future leaders of color to connect, collaborate and drive change within underrepresented communities. In his role, Lambert is establishing the media brand as the preeminent community for young Black and Brown entrepreneurs. ​ Since its inception in 2017, ​For(bes) The Culture …
Clara Marinho is a United Nations Human Rights Fellow of African Descent, Planning and Budget Analyst in the Ministry of Economy, Brazil. She does Msc. Economic Development, Unicamp. Congratulations!!
Mbaye Mbengue is the CEO of African Youth Sports & Education Development and Advisor ARDN. He is experienced in Program Management with a demonstrated history of working in the international affairs industry. Strong professional skills in Non-profit Organizations, Analytical Skills, Government, International Relations, and Proposal Writing. Mbengue promotes humanitarian development and peaceful interactions around the …