Speakers

Dirk is a social organiser and activist affiliated with LUCHA DRC. He also fulfils the role of a researcher in Public Health and works as a Designer at Reimagining Peacebuilding. In addition, he manages the HUSIKA centres.

Codou is the Executive Director of the Batonga Foundation. Throughout her career, she has held roles as a staff member or consultant at philanthropic organisations such as the Mastercard Foundation, various continental NGOs, international cooperation agencies and...

Cheikh is Permanent Secretary of Alternative Report on Africa. He is an author and researcher with understanding on the connections between religions, territories, and identities, as well as issues related to development, climate change, globalisation and the...

Chanchel is a Research Officer at the AfCFTA Coordination Office within the Ministry of Trade and Industry in Ghana. Her contributions assist women and youth-led businesses to leverage the potential within the AfCFTA.

Catherine is the Director for Giving Tuesday Africa Hub, where she nurtures the region's visibility, fosters collaboration and drives innovation. She specialises in designing engagements, conducting research and facilitating action within local philanthropy policy...

Bweme is the Regional Coordinator for Africa at WINGS, the only global network of Philanthropy support and development organisations. He is a member of the Philanthropy Forum Uganda and a co-Leader of the Giving Tuesday Uganda Chapter.

Andrzej is a Public Policy consultant, specialising in the development of inclusive economies. He leads the performance and AU-EU commitment tracking at the Africa-Europe Foundation.

Amanda is the Capacity Development and Mentoring Specialist at Tilitonse Foundation. She is a social scientist with experience in programme management and governance in the public and non-government sectors.

Alexander is the Regional Director for Africa at the Global Fund for Children. He is an international development strategist with experience in grantmaking, strategy formulation, community development and effective engagement with stakeholders.

Aisha is the co-Founder and Coordinator of Africtivist. Her work revolves around the belief that informed citizens can shape a just and equitable democratic society. She has written extensively on women's rights, digital rights, social movements and democracy.