Each leader leads their own locally registered grassroots organisation that has a proven track record of providing efficient, cost effective and sustainable solutions to poverty in their local community. Hit the “read more” links under their profiles to learn more about their stories and donate directly to support the causes they address
WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT
By obtaining an education and avoiding early marriage, Grace empowered herself. She now offers life-changing opportunities to girls in her Kenyan community, ensuring they too can shape their own futures.
PREVENTING CHILD MARRIAGE
Eve is a Forbes 30 under 30 Asia honouree who provides opportunities for Bangladeshi women to lead safe and independent lives, including by preventing child marriage.
WATER AND SOLAR
Shah is a leading environmentalist in Bangladesh who creates bespoke water filtration systems and solar solutions for communities without clean drinking water or electricity.
LITERACY
Patience is closing Malawi’s literacy gap by transforming public schools into vibrant learning spaces and inspiring young people to lead change.
MATERNITY HEALTHCARE
Mercy witnessed numerous preventable tragedies in her rural upbringing. She now brings nurses and medical care out to the remotest areas, ensuring quality healthcare for all Malawians.
TOILETS AND WOMEN’S SAFETY
Sharmin is changing what it means to be a girl in Bangladesh by eliminating the stigma related to periods and bringing menstrual health education to schoolgirls.
PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION
Rahayu has dedicated her life to helping Indonesians break the poverty cycle. She has established 5 free preschools in at-risk communities.
DISABILITY SUPPORT
Florence only discovered the existence of people with disabilities during medical school. She’s now reshaping Ugandan society to be inclusive, ensuring that all people have access to comprehensive healthcare.
JOBS AND FOOD SECURITY
Madalitso is tackling youth unemployment by helping young Malawian farmers turn agriculture into a viable pathway out of poverty.
EDUCATION AND TECH
Douglas gives children living in slums the chance to overcome poverty. He’s established safe, learning centres in Mathare, Nairobi and educated more than 2,500 kids so far.
