1. Three Aspen Fellows attended the Aspen Festival: Climate On International Women’s Day 2023, three New Voices Fellows; Sylvie Djacbou, Sathya Raghu, and Ndidi Nwuneli shared the stage at Aspen Ideas: Climate in Miami where they extensively talked about their impactful work. 2. Rene Sparks – Voice of the Year! On 16 March, Rene was …
This International Women’s Day, we recognize the work that our Fellows do on a daily basis to make this world most just and equitable for everyone. Whether it is advocating for widow’s rights in Kenya, uplifting female entrepreneurs in West Africa, speaking truth to power at the United Nations, fighting FGM practices in India, or …
1. On 22 February, 2023 Aspen New Voices Fellows Thumbi Mwangi, Shikoh Gitau and Loice Ombajo were featured by Gates Foundation for the exclusive work they are doing under CEMA – Kenya’s homegrown epidemiological modeling center.
1. Kennedy Odede Listed Among Top 100 Influential Kenyans Aspen New Voices 2013 Fellow Kennedy Odede has been named among 100 most influential Kenyans of 2022. On January 3, Madonna visited Kennedy’s organization SHOFCO and on January 11 Kennedy was featured in the New York Times. 2. Agnes Igoye received an award at Uganda Diaspora …
1. Pashtana Durrani Recognized by UN as Noteworthy Young Activist On December 2, 2022 Fellow Pashtana Durrani was recognized as one of six young change-makers working tirelessly for an inclusive and equal world as part of the 2022 Young Activists Summit, co-hosted by the United Nations. Watch a recording of the summit here. 2. Sathya …