The Mastercard Foundation has announced Sewit Ahderom as its next President and CEO, effective January 1, 2026. Ahderom succeeds Reeta Roy, who has led the Foundation for 18 …
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Oley Dibba-Wadda leads women and youth empowerment in Africa.
Oley Dibba-Wadda empowers African women and youth through leadership, education, gender equality, and policy advocacy. Oley Dibba-Wadda has dedicated over 25 years to shaping Africa’s development landscape through …
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Climate actorsClimate ChangeLeadershipSocial ImpactSocial JusticeYouth Empowerment
Fatou Jeng’s fight for climate justice, gender equality, and a greener future
Fatou Jeng leads climate advocacy, gender inclusion, and community resilience initiatives through Clean Earth Gambia. Fatou Jeng’s journey into climate activism began in Banjul, The Gambia, where she …
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Financial InclusionImpact InvestmentLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
Somachi Chris-Asoluka is shaping Africa’s entrepreneurial future as CEO of TEF.
Somachi Chris-Asoluka is leading the Tony Elumelu Foundation to empower African entrepreneurs through funding, training, and partnerships. When Somachi Chris-Asoluka became CEO of the Tony Elumelu Foundation in …
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African BusinesswomanAgricultureFashionFemale EntrepreneursLeadershipYouth Empowerment
Mai El-Darawy bets on lavender as Egypt’s next million-dollar export.
Mai El-Darawy is developing Egypt’s lavender industry, driving exports while empowering women, students, and promoting sustainable development. Mai El-Darawy is an Egyptian entrepreneur best known as the Founder …
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African BusinesswomanEducationFemale EntrepreneursGender InclusionLeadershipSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
BluLever: Jess Roussos moves to equip 22,000+ South Africans ahead of 4IR.
Jess Roussos, through BluLever, is revolutionising vocational training in South Africa by providing youths with artisan skills and opportunities. In 2018, Jess Roussos recognised a challenge she could …
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AdvocacyEducationLeadershipPolicymakersSocial ImpactSocial JusticeYouth Empowerment
How Sara Aziz built Egypt’s first line of defence against child abuse.
Sara Aziz is protecting Egypt’s children by breaking the silence, preventing abuse, empowering families, and influencing policy. Child molestation is one of Egypt’s most silenced crises, yet its …
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DIKAM—Mukasahaha Diane moves to empower more Rwandan women.
Mukasahaha Diane empowers women and youth through DIKAM, thus boosting Rwanda’s garment industry and economic growth. Mukasahaha Diane is a Rwandan entrepreneur and public health expert whose work …
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AdvocacyEducationGender EqualityGender InclusionLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
Meet Ursula Mabolia, a champion for Congolese women and children.
Ursula Mabolia has transformed her grief into action by empowering fatherless girls, women, and children through education and advocacy. Ursula Mabolia was just five years old when she …
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AdvocacyCybersecurityEducationGender EqualityLeadershipTechWomen In TechYouth Empowerment
Tannu Jiwnani: Paving the way for women in cybersecurity and inspiring the next generation.
Cybersecurity is one of the most dynamic and fast-growing fields in technology, with an ever-evolving landscape of threats and challenges. However, despite its vast potential, it remains an …