Echoing Green has unveiled the 44 recipients of its 2024 Fellowship, representing one of the most geographically diverse cohorts in the organization’s history. The new Fellows, who work across 21 countries, were selected from 2,100 applicants through an open call and participatory grantmaking process.
Each Fellow will receive $80,000 in unrestricted funding over an 18-month period, along with access to a multi-faceted support model that includes capital, capacity, and community support. They will also join a lifelong network of innovative thinkers, strategic partners, and industry peers.
Echoing Green President Cheryl L. Dorsey expressed optimism about the impact these Fellows will have, stating, “In these challenging times, the immediacy of the need for bold solutions is palpable. These new Fellows bring brilliance, care, and passion that gives me renewed hope for our collective future.”
African Ventures in the 2024 Echoing Green Fellowship:
- Abubakar Idris – Tech for Inclusion (Nigeria)
- Akonkwa Mubagwa – Winko Solar (Africa)
- Ali Kigongo – Global Asylum Seeker Human Rights Defenders Committee (Germany)
- Barnabas Nomo – Goliath Robotics (Ghana)
- Amisa Rashid Ahmed – Nivishe Foundation (Kenya)
- Ashu Martha Egbe – For Mom and Baby Foundation (Cameroon)
- Brendah Nantongo – Veathari Ventures Uganda Limited (Uganda)
- Esperance Luvindao – OSAAT Africa Health Foundation (Namibia)
- Esther Wanjiru – Farmer Lifeline Technologies (Kenya)
- Ida Mehezaa Solitoke – Baobaby (Togo)
- Ifeoma Nwakwesi Uddoh – Shecluded (Nigeria)
- Jessica Ilunga – Ius Stella International (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
- Juliana Busasi – Tanzania Health and Medical Education Foundation (Tanzania)
- Lea Kilenga Masamo Bey – Africa Sickle Cell Organisation (Kenya)
- Lina Ayenew – Education for Ethiopia (Ethiopia)
- Lydiah Kemunto Bosire – 8B Education Investments (Africa)
- Mamobo Ogoro – GORM (Ireland)
- Marie-Reine Seshie – Kola Market (Ghana)
- Maryanne Gichanga – AgriTech Analytics Ltd (Kenya)
- Naom Monari – BENA CARE LTD (Kenya)
- Nasser Ssenyondo – Silent Café (Uganda)
- Siza Mukwedini – Matamba Film Labs for Women (Zimbabwe)
- Stanley Anigbogu – LightEd (Nigeria)
- Sylivia Kyomuhendo – Infants’ Health Foundation (Uganda)
- Tabitha Mpamira – Mutera Global Healing (East Africa)
- Taita Ngetich – Synnefa (Africa)
- Virtue Oboro – Tiny Hearts Technology (Nigeria)
These innovative ventures are set to make a significant impact across Africa, addressing critical issues and driving positive change in their respective communities.
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