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Each leader runs their own locally registered grassroots organisation and has a proven track record of providing efficient, cost effective and sustainable solutions to poverty in their local community.
Mercy, who witnessed numerous preventable tragedies in her rural Malawian upbringing, is on a mission to bring nurses and medicines out to the remotest areas, ensuring quality healthcare for all Malawians.
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.
Semerian, a Maasai woman who defied cultural norms to pursue an education, now empowers Maasai women by providing education, healthcare, and opportunities for economic independence.
Rahayu has dedicated her life to helping Indonesians break the poverty cycle. She has established 5 free preschools in at-risk communities.
Eve is a Forbes 30 under 30 Asia honouree providing opportunities for Bangladeshi women to lead safe and independent lives, including by reducing instances of child marriage.
Living with sickle cell disease, Lea understands the stigma, pain, and hopelessness it brings. She is committed to changing the narrative for sickle cell patients, not only in Kenya but with a vision to impact the world.
Having survived the abusive conditions that many domestic workers in Tanzania face, Angela is now a passionate advocate for domestic workers' rights and human trafficking survivors. She stands up to protect those who need it most.
By obtaining an education and avoiding early marriage, Grace has empowered herself. She is now on a mission to offer life-changing opportunities to girls in her Kenyan community, ensuring they can shape their own futures.
Florence, who only discovered the existence of people with disabilities during medical school, is now providing holistic treatment. She’s reshaping Ugandan society to be inclusive, ensuring that all people have access to comprehensive healthcare.
Bright's life was shaped by his mother's unmet need for mental health treatment. In response, he's on a dedicated mission to destigmatise mental health and provide quality mental health care to all Kenyans.
Beth is a leading water filtration expert in Kenya. Since inventing her own water filter in university, she’s provided clean water to more than 30,000 Kenyans.
Shah is a leading environmentalist in Bangladesh who creates bespoke water filtration systems and solar solutions for communities without clean drinking water or electricity.
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.
In the wake of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, Jean Michel embarked on a mission to teach people the art of powerful debate - to address crucial issues without resorting to conflict. Today, he is a dedicated advocate for peace.
Hong empowers vulnerable single mothers in Vietnam by providing counselling, skills training, access to loans, and a support network of over 80,000 women.
Liz is committed to improving the lives of Maasai children living with disabilities. She provides treatment, reduces stigma and enables parents to sustainably support their kids.
