Conzana Cornelius

Founder - Saidia Community Initiative

Conzana Cornelius Mangati is a Sudanese national who has lived in Kenya for over two decades and is deeply committed to empowering young women and girls. Driven by this passion, she founded the Saidia Community Initiative, an organization dedicated to equipping young women and girls with essential knowledge and skills for personal well-being and economic sustainability. Through Saidia, Conzana works to create pathways for women and girls to achieve self-reliance and positively impact their communities.

Currently, Conzana is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurial Leadership with a focus on investment at African Leadership University in Rwanda, a journey that has enriched his understanding of innovative leadership and sustainable development practices. He also holds a diploma in Business Administration from Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, which has provided him with a solid foundation in business principles. In addition to his academic pursuits, Conzana is an alumnus of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Business and Entrepreneurship track, Cohort 54, and serves as a Youth Activities Coordinator for UNHCR in Kakuma, Kenya.

Conzana’s mission is to leverage resources and create opportunities that enable young women and girls to thrive economically. By focusing on practical skills and knowledge, she aims to foster a generation of empowered, self-sufficient women who can contribute meaningfully to their communities and beyond.