Honouring African women driving meaningful change, creating lasting impact, and transforming communities across the continent.
Honouring African women driving meaningful change, creating lasting impact, and transforming communities across the continent.
Jennifer Okpechi uses technology and community learning to make financial literacy accessible, especially for women and young people. Financial literacy remains a major challenge for many people, particularly …
Rukayat Alabi empowers UK immigrants through RKY Careers, creating inclusive access to career growth, mentorship, and professional development. Rukayat Alabi is the founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) …
Maryam Bello delivers climate-resilient healthcare using telemedicine, AI, and solar-powered mobile clinics across Nigeria. When rivers overflow in South-East Nigeria, the devastation is overwhelming. In recent years, floods …
Dr Fatu Forna is dedicated to improving global maternal health by reducing preventable maternal deaths through innovation, advocacy, and education. As a young girl growing up in Sierra …
Nigerian engineer Adora Nwodo is redefining tech education in Africa through NexaScale. In Nigeria’s evolving technology ecosystem, Adora Nwodo is one of the voices shaping how African talent …
Dr Esperance Luvindao is transforming healthcare access and equity as a doctor, health innovator, and Africa’s youngest Health Minister. When Dr Esperance Luvindao was sworn in as Namibia’s …
Crystal Asige champions disability rights, inclusive education, and accessible design through policy, advocacy, and her foundation. When Crystal Asige lost her sight in her early twenties, she thought …
Justina Mutale empowers African women and girls through education, leadership training, mentorship, and advocacy for global gender equality. Justina Mutale has spent over 30 years working to dismantle …
Jackie Odhiambo is dedicated to empowering Kenyan widows. Her initiatives focus on leadership development, health education, access to justice, and economic transformation programs. Jackie Odhiambo is the Founder …
Shamim Naluyima shows how Ugandan social enterprises can turn plastic waste into tools for learning and livelihoods. Plastic waste remains one of the most pressing environmental challenges in …