Founder – NEZEZA Liliane Ingabire is a Rwandan social entrepreneur and creative residing in Kenya, with a strong background in international studies and diplomacy, specializing in international security studies. Passionate about refugee empowerment, social change, and community engagement, Liliane has
Co-Founder – ConnectRefugee Munguzo Jean is a social innovator and advocate for education and IT improvement for refugees, currently residing in the Nakivale Refugee Settlement in Uganda. He is the co-founder of ConnectRefugee, a mobile app that connects refugees with
Co-Founder & Executive Director – Empower HER Initiative (EHI) Nancy Nyaleso is a visionary social entrepreneur committed to reducing inequalities and ensuring that all women and girls have access to menstrual health products whenever needed. She is the Co-Founder and
Founder – The Kamp Nira Ismail is a passionate journalist and advocate for refugee rights, currently residing in Kakuma, Kenya. With a deep-rooted interest in media from a young age, Nira pursued her passion by studying communication and media, earning
Founder & Managing Director – ZONIMA SMC LIMITED Niyonzima Diyodon is a Congolese entrepreneur residing in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement, Uganda. He is the Founder and Managing Director of ZONIMA SMC LIMITED, a company dedicated to providing money lending services, financial
Founder – Mental Health Family Nyibol Racheal is a dedicated mental health advocate and the founder of Mental Health Family, a nonprofit organization focused on providing essential mental health support to refugee women and young people. Her organization addresses critical
Co-Founder – Easy FitGang Rita Namurembe Brown is a Ugandan social worker, certified yoga instructor, and passionate advocate for physical and mental wellness based in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya. Having lived in Kakuma since 2000, Rita completed her primary, secondary,
Founder – TechniKam Saido Omar is a Somali refugee and software engineer living in Kakuma Refugee Camp, with a strong dedication to advancing women in tech. Holding a diploma in IT from AkiraChix and certifications in peacebuilding and mediation from
Founder – SAVANNAH Innovation Labs Yousif Yahya is the founder of SAVANNAH Innovation Labs, where he advises, incubates, and accelerates African startups by leveraging his extensive network and experience as a venture partner at African Renaissance Partners, LLC. Driven by
Team Leader at Aider Refugee Initiative Ismail Hussein Ismail, also known as Ismail Saxafi, is a community development and humanitarian professional with over six years of experience in refugee advocacy, mental health counseling, and youth leadership. As Team Leader of