Our Network

Environmentalist and PhD researcher driving cleantech innovation and sustainable change in Nigeria. As research lead at CCCI Africa, he has empowered over 50,000 rural women through off-grid energy solutions and AI-driven clean cooking technologies. A published author and seasoned project leader, Tunde blends science, community impact, and climate advocacy for a greener future.

Founder of StandWeSpeak — a digital platform promoting inclusive sexual and reproductive health education for women, girls, and LGBTQ+ communities in India. Developed the AI-powered chatbot "Mae" to deliver anonymous, stigma-free health information. Recognized by the Diana Award and Young Global Changers; active in WEF, TEDx, and global advocacy.

Nigerian lawyer and feminist founder of Project Rebirth and Forbidden Topics, promoting gender equality and sustainability. A Schwarzman Scholar and Diana Legacy Awardee, she advocates for women in underserved communities through bold, community-rooted action.

Libyan peacebuilder and project manager fostering youth engagement and social cohesion in conflict-affected communities. Leads civic initiatives supporting displaced populations and promotes dialogue through local and regional platforms.

Kazakh social entrepreneur and founder of Girls Power Fund, empowering girls and women across Central Asia through STEM and leadership programs. An Obama Scholar and Young Global Changer, she bridges tech, mentorship, and education in underserved communities. Dinara collaborates with USAID, UNDP, and the U.S. Embassy, and holds degrees in economics and international management.

Zambian youth activist and founder of the Zambian DisabilityMatters Organization (ZDMO), advocating for children and youth with disabilities. Serves as a SADC Youth Parliamentarian, GPE Youth Leader, UNOY and Theirworld Ambassador. Drives inclusive education, peace, and child safety through grassroots campaigns and policy influence.

Philippine civil engineer and youth leader—co-founder and CEO of O1nnovations Rainwater Solutions Corp. Designs rainwater harvesting and sanitation systems with community participation in climate-vulnerable settlements. A YSEALI Academic Fellow and Habitat for Humanity Youth Solutions grantee, committed to scalable, inclusive water resilience.

Tanzanian medical doctor and public health advocate focused on adolescent sexual and reproductive health (SRH).She founded the Safe Haven Foundation to deliver youth-centred SRH education and empowerment programs. Khadijah envisions building a youth led recreational and SRH center to expand access to services and a safe space for young people.

Caribbean social entrepreneur and founder of Survival Scholars and The Puppet Palace, using art and storytelling to promote youth mental health and resilience. Her work blends education, creativity, and advocacy, with partnerships across UNESCO, the Caribbean Development Bank, and the OAS.

WASH activist and co-founder of Awareness 360, a global youth-led initiative active in 70+ countries. Honored by President Obama, Forbes, and the UN, she has delivered keynotes across 6 continents, including at the White House and UN HQ. A McCain Global Leader and 2025 Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum.

Afghan social entrepreneur and MA candidate in Ethics, Economics, Law & Politics (EELP) at Ruhr University Bochum under a German scholarship. Co-founded Amu Social Enterprise to promote Afghan women’s economic participation through traditional crafts. Brings experience from CARE, AWCCI, UNDP, and multiple global leadership programs; multilingual and passionate about boxing, motorbike riding, and poetry.

Global SRHR consultant, feminist strategist, and program designer with 7+ years experience across 50+ countries. Rooted in Cameroon and inspired by her grandmother, she builds movements that resist silos and delay. Co-founder of Kubeli — a radical feminist infrastructure reclaiming memory, agency, and political imagination — and speaker/writer envisioning feminist leadership as everyday.

Develops strategy and partnerships at the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare (Australia), driving reforms in child protection, youth justice, and family support. With a background in law and politics, she brings nearly a decade of experience in youth, mental health, and human rights. Former board member of UN Youth Australia and a graduate of the Australian National University.

Gender and development researcher and founder of Sask Girls United, a nonprofit reaching over 1,000 youth in rural Canada. A Master’s student at McGill University. She has worked with UNDP and led research on gender mainstreaming in Rwanda during COVID-19. Isabella centers equity, rural voices, and girl-led change.

Ukrainian civic leader and Former Managing Director of Brave Generation — a youth-driven nonprofit providing education, mental health, and civic engagement to war-impacted youth. Specializes in international development, policy advocacy, and disinformation as human rights violations. Builds cross-national mentorship and leadership initiatives funded by UN Women, the European Commission, and Yale.

Founder of Ius Stella, advancing humane and transparent justice in the DRC through data and technology. Former strategic communicator leveraging narratives for systems change and dignity-centered legal reform.

Ugandan medical doctor and disability rights advocate promoting inclusive healthcare and gender equity. She has championed SRHR for women with disabilities, successfully advocating for adjustable maternity beds and systemic inclusion. Racheal is currently interning at Iganga General Hospital.

Social entrepreneur and founder of MyTindy — a tech-enabled marketplace supporting 2,000+ African artisans, particularly rural Moroccan women. Combines strategic management and data science to build inclusive trade ecosystems. Experienced in e-commerce (L’Oréal, LVMH) and collaborates with entities like the Moroccan Ministry of Crafts, World Bank, and Women in Tech Morocco.

Human rights advocate and social entrepreneur with over 13 years of experience in global public health and community development. She is the founder of Girls’ Pride Group and Eye Care for All, and co-founder of Prospect for Girls—organizations that work to advance gender equality, quality education, health access, and the rights of women and marginalized communities in The Gambia. Currently pursuing a master's in Public Health at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, she brings a hands-on, grassroots perspective to challenging harmful practices and creating space for inclusive growth.

A social entrepreneur from India working at the intersection of education, youth leadership, and systems change. She designs and leads play-based programs that build confidence, creativity, and collaboration, reaching hundreds of thousands of children across the country.

Founder and CEO of On My Way — a real-time mutual aid and financing platform; PhD candidate at Columbia University; UN Joint SDG Fund intern. Works across diplomacy, entrepreneurship, and art — painter, photographer, singer-songwriter — to center human dignity and collective systems-building through creative innovation.

Intersectional feminist and grassroots organizer in Pakistan with 7 years of experience in gender advocacy and education equity. Leads menstrual health initiatives and policy advocacy, supporting youth and marginalized communities through large-scale programs and campaigns.

Mexican social entrepreneur and consultant working at the intersection of gender justice, Indigenous rights, and transformative leadership. As the founder of Daya Consultoría, she partners with Afro-Mexican and Indigenous women’s organizations to co-create long-term strategies focused on autonomy, digital culture, and collective care.

Kichwa Cotacachi Indigenous leader from Ecuador advocating for Indigenous youth and women’s political participation. Creator of Footprints of Power and youth advisor to the EU, bridging grassroots activism with global governance.

Georgian human rights lawyer and project coordinator focused on youth engagement, gender equality, and judiciary reform. Coordinates national coalitions and conducts research on freedom of expression and justice system transformation.

Founder and CEO of Gwiji for Women — a tech-driven enterprise empowering low‑income women in Kenya’s informal settlements through dignified work and upskill training. Trained as an architect, she pivoted to social impact after leading construction volunteer programs and founded Gwiji to support over 3,000 women in sustainable livelihoods.

Award-winning Cameroonian social entrepreneur and founder of Green Girls Organisation. Empowers rural CAMEROONIAN girls in renewable energy and eco-entrepreneurship. Recognized by Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 and CNN; a decade in climate justice and gender equity advocacy shaping youth-led models for systemic sustainability.

Purpose-driven fintech entrepreneur and co-founder of myStash — a savings platform for formal and informal economy workers, focused on women’s financial resilience in Nigeria. Brings experience from UN-led post‑conflict rehabilitation for Chibok Girls and supports SDGs 1, 5, 8, 10. Recognized in 2024 as one of Black Women in Asset Management’s 40‑Under‑40.

Digital anthropologist and co-founder of Dignity in Difference, combating online hate and disinformation in South Asia. Designs AI tools for digital peacebuilding and represents the region in global tech and security coalitions.

Founder of Jackfruit — a digital platform reimagining commerce and storytelling in Sri Lanka by uplifting marginalized entrepreneurs. Works at the intersection of economic dignity, cultural identity, and justice.

Human rights lawyer from Ecuador, defends the rights of migrants, refugees, and displaced communities across the Americas. As the lead of the Human Mobility team at CEJIL, she works on strategic litigation and advocacy grounded in anti-racist, feminist, and environmental justice principles. Gabriela’s vision centers on collective well-being and dignity for climate-displaced and immobile communities.

Social entrepreneur and grassroots innovator from Tamil Nadu, India. Founder of Entreovert People Association — empowering women and youth in tier 2/3 cities through entrepreneurship — and CEO of Clowak Innovations LLP, developing accessible dental and wellness tech for marginalized groups. Recognized for AI-based oral health tools and portable clinics.

Executive Director of the Common Code Foundation, training underrepresented youth in Botswana in robotics, AI, and coding. His programs have introduced emerging tech to 500+ students—60% of them girls—with the goal of integrating STEM education into all public schools. Jaden’s work blends youth empowerment, education reform, and digital equity to close the tech divide.

Physician and global health diplomat advancing gender justice and digital innovation. Founder of Youth For Women Foundation and WHO advisor, he’s led youth-driven public health projects across 12 SWANA countries. Also advises the Born This Way Foundation and produced TOXSICK, a documentary on health system failures.

Fulbright Scholar and eco-tourism advocate promoting gender equity and environmental sustainability in Tajikistan. She founded a women-led trekking initiative and participated in the K2 Clean-Up Expedition to address mountain waste. Furough holds a Master’s in Environmental Science and Policy.

Social entrepreneur and technologist leading Shequal Foundation, which empowers girls and women across Nepal through training, mentorship, and digital inclusion. With a background in engineering and over a decade in the impact sector, she has designed programs that connect thousands of young women to knowledge, leadership, and economic opportunity.

Nepalese human rights advocate whose work spans law, journalism, and grassroots innovation. A Clinton Global Initiative Fellow and researcher, he has published in The Nation, The Diplomat, and Oxford Human Rights Hub. He holds degrees from Pitzer College and Central European University, with academic experience across India, Australia, and the U.S.

Public health advocate and founder of Mindful(l), a youth-led mental health nonprofit in South Africa. She promotes collective care and trauma healing through peer support, feminist education, and GBV advocacy. As Program Manager at BLKHLTH South Africa, her work centers Black health equity and systemic change.

Multi-award-winning entrepreneur, human rights advocate, journalist, and founder of Invicta — a global platform connecting displaced youth to education, employment, and entrepreneurship in 100+ countries. Creator of the Decolonize Politics campaign and host of podcasts profiling climate defenders and women in STEM. Advises UN, Mastercard Foundation, and notable governments.

Award-winning journalist reporting on human rights, LGBTQ issues, and extremism across 18+ countries. Led major investigations, including into European conversion therapy networks, and regularly reports from Ukraine and other conflict zones.

Brazilian human rights lawyer and journalist based in Beirut, reporting from conflict zones and amplifying Global South narratives. Co-founder of YouManitarian, an educational platform challenging colonial frameworks in human rights media.

Harvard-educated sociologist and co-founder of Mindful Musicianship, building programs to support wellness and economic sustainability for underrepresented creatives. Involved in media, publishing, and hospitality initiatives that prioritize mental health, equity, and artist development. Serves on the board of Brooklyn Youth, deepening Black wellness integration across sectors.

South Korean activist and founder of the YOUNAN Movement, empowering youth and advancing gender equity. Former policy advisor and spokesperson, she now focuses on inclusive governance and democratic innovation in the AI era.

Bangladeshi legal professional and social entrepreneur transforming communities through innovation and policy. As Co-founder of Footsteps Bangladesh, he has impacted 700,000+ lives across 44 districts with solutions in water, healthcare, disaster relief, and education. Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 and honored at the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards, he also lectures in British law and leads ATnation, promoting digital entrepreneurship.