Musonda Chikwanda is experienced in International and Community Development programs with a demonstrated history of working in Non- Governmental Organizations. Advocate for adolescent sexual reproductive health: Skilled in Program Evaluation, Strategic Planning, Public Health community-based programs, Public Speaking, Environmental Awareness, and Conservation Issues. Was a Fellow for the prestigious Global Health Corps Program. She is …
The Recognition Week for the Class of 2018 ended on a delighted note with Honorees all smiles and cheers in attendance was the First lady of Sierra Leone in person H.E Mrs. Fatima Maada Bio who was the valedictorian speaker for the Class of 2018 accompanied by her humble husband the President of Sierra Leone …
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Jaha Dukureh is a Gambian women’s rights activist and anti-female genital mutilation campaigner. Dukureh became the first UN Women Goodwill Ambassador for Africa. Dukureh was subjected to female genital mutilation in The Gambia when she was a little more than a week old. She is the founder and executive director of Safe Hands for Girls, …
Did you know Morag Mwenya Mapoma Neill-Johnson, made the global list of the Most Influential 100,Humanitarian and Religious category? Learn more
Djamila Taís Ribeiro dos Santos is a Brazilian feminist and academic. She is a researcher and master in Political Philosophy by the Federal University of São Paulo (Unifesp). She became known in the country for his activism on the internet. She began contact with militancy as a child. One of the great influences was the …
Jaydee Tarpeh is the founder & host of Ten Thousand Africans podcast, where I interview black achievers and try to bridge the gap between black people across the world. I am the owner of Afrospaces (www.afrospaces.com), a Yelp-like website for black-owned businesses, and I also run a blog on my personal website www.jaydeetarpeh.com. We are …
Samantha Sibanda is a native of Zimbabwe. She is a vibrant voice in the corridors of leadership, emancipation, human development and empowerment. She is a philosopher, leader, educator, entrepreneur, team builder, counselor, radio and television presenter and a philanthropist. Ms Sibanda serves in various leadership capacities for various local and international organisations. She did her …
Lamia Naji is the Associate Manager for Learning and Strategy at Mastercard Foundation. Lamia supports strategic planning at the Foundation. She also supports the management of select evaluation and learning partnerships within the Youth Livelihoods and Financial Inclusion portfolios. Prior to joining the Foundation, Lamia provided policy, communications and project management assistance at Global Affairs …
Somachi Chris-Asoluka is the Head of Policy and External Relations for the Tony Elumelu Foundation. In this role, she conducts the data gathering, analysis, and methodology review for all research publications of the Foundation and oversees the Foundation’s advocacy initiatives – case studies, workshops, roundtables, symposiums, etc. She also manages all external engagements and relationships …
Violeta Donawa is a healing practitioner and applied sociologist who has committed her life to social justice at the spiritual, community, and systemic levels. She was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, USA to an African-American mother and Panamanian father. As someone whose identity has shaped her, she has spent much of her life engaged …