African Visionary Fund

As our team returns to the States after an inspiring week in Marrakech, Morocco, we are filled with sincere gratitude! We are proud to have had our Co-CEO, Katie Bunten-Wamaru, represent AVFund at this year’s #APF2024. Heartfelt thanks to African Philanthropy Forum for hosting such an impactful conference and to the phenomenal speakers for sharing their invaluable insights. Until next time!

We are excited to welcome Alfred Muli as our first-ever Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Manager! With over a decade of expertise in Public Health and Monitoring & Evaluation, Alfred has led impactful projects in WASH and Sexual Reproductive Health across Africa. A passionate advocate for women's health and reproductive rights, Alfred has also contributed to key publications on menstrual health. 💬 Alfred’s approach to MEL: "We can always find the sweet spot between impact measurement and respecting the dignity of the communities where data is collected. While it's great to have quantifiable data and metrics, it’s even more important to ensure that the data collection process respects all the people involved. Communities and proximate leaders know what is best for them, so their insights are key to how we assess impact. In my experience, this always fosters genuine trust and strengthens outcomes." We’re thrilled to have Alfred on our team. Read his full bio here: https://lnkd.in/en2a6XHW

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Thank you Don Gips and the whole Skoll Foundation team for supporting our vision and helping us tell our stories! Ben Pyne Kathryn (Spencer) Harrison Kathie Paul Ari Johnson Nneka Mobisson Benjamin W. Wachira

“[Localization] must be mainstreamed as a field-wide practice, instead of being dismissed as a hot topic that will fizzle with time … The field's ability to maximize lasting, impactful change depends on it." Hear from co-CEOs of our partner the African Visionary Fund, Atti Worku and Katie Bunten-Wamaru, about The Equity Principles and Metrics Framework for Meaningful Localization and its three key themes: fair funding practices, equitable partnerships, and greater agency of local change-makers to secure systems change.

🌍 Grateful for the opportunity to engage with inspiring leaders at the recent UNGA week Stories of Local Leadership chat, organized by African Visionary Fund Dr. Jacques captured the essence of our work perfectly: “If we get enough (funding), we do enough (impact).” This reinforces the vital connection between resources and meaningful change. Thank you to everyone who shared their journeys—your stories resonate deeply and remind us all of the power of local leadership. Together, we can transform our communities. #Leadership #Impact #AfricanVisionaryFund Drop of Water #CleanWaterforall #Ethiopia

Our co-CEO, Katie Bunten-Wamaru, will serve as a speaker at the 2024 African Philanthropy Forum Conference! As a driving force behind the African Visionary Fund, her passion and strategic vision continue to inspire us all. We can’t wait to hear her share her incredible journey—and that of the Fund! Let us know if you'll be there. 📍 Marrakech, Morocco 🗓️ October 27 - 29, 2024 africanpf.org/conference

It’s been one week since we hosted our unforgettable UNGA Week event, Stories of Local Leadership, alongside Rippleworks and Food For Education. Building on last year’s Fireside Chat, we heard from remarkable African changemakers who shared powerful stories of innovation, triumph, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. This evening meant so much to us, providing a space to connect on a deeper level and to hear impact stories not just through numbers. For us, this was a dream collaboration. A special thank you to our moderators, Doug Galen and Atti Worku, and to Katie Bunten-Wamaru for her welcoming remarks. Our gratitude also goes to our esteemed panelists: Wawira Njiru (Food 4 Education) Linda Kamau (AkiraChix) Lizzie Kiama (This Ability) Jacques Sebisaho, MD, MPA (Armani Global Works) Katumba James S. (Wezesha Impact) A simple yet profound takeaway from this ongoing conversation is that investing in local organizations, those strongly connected to their communities, and fostering trust-based relationships is key to sustainable, long-term impact. We look forward to sharing more insights from the event, and we extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us! #LocalLeadership #UNGA #Changemakers #GlobalCommunity

What an awesome time at UNGA, lovely connecting with friends and partners. Special thanks to the Segal Family Foundation , Skoll Foundation and African Visionary Fund.

Geneva Global's Kasey Oliver and Global Impact's Brittany Mattfeld Craig with Shamira Lukomwa of the African Visionary Fund and Thabo S. of the Nelson Mandela Foundation at the Clinton Global Initiative's 2024 annual meeting. 💕 #UNGA2024 #CGI2024 #FutureWeEnvision