Her Initiative team members

The Team

Over 70% of Her Initiative's leadership are young women who have lived these barriers themselves.

The architects of change.

Board of Directors

Vanessa Anyoti

Vanessa Anyoti

Board Chairperson

Vanessa Anyoti serves as Board Chairperson, providing strategic oversight and governance leadership to ensure Her Initiative fulfills its mission...

Lydia Charles Moyo

Lydia Charles Moyo

Executive Secretary

Lydia Charles is a visionary feminist and a passionate dreamer who has dedicated her life to supporting young women...

Andrew Mahiga

Andrew Mahiga

Board Director

Andrew Mahiga serves as a Board Director, contributing to governance, strategic planning, and oversight of Her Initiative's programs and...

Anna Meela Kulaya

Anna Meela Kulaya

Board Director

Anna Meela Kulaya serves as a Board Director, supporting the board in fulfilling its fiduciary and strategic responsibilities.

Emmanuel Kyarwenda

Emmanuel Kyarwenda

Board Director

Emmanuel Kyarwenda serves as a Board Director, helping guide Her Initiative through sound governance and long-term planning.

Catherine Mwakasitu

Catherine Mwakasitu

Board Director

Catherine Mwakasitu serves as a Board Director, bringing insight to board deliberations on programs, partnerships, and organizational health.

Samwel Ndandala

Samwel Ndandala

Board Director

Samwel Ndandala serves as a Board Director, contributing to oversight and strategic direction for Her Initiative.

OUR PARTNERS

Backed by leading global organizations

UN Women Generation Equality Women First International Fund King Baudouin Foundation Segal Family Foundation
ICAP Global Health Kingdom of the Netherlands Roddenberry Foundation
Malala Fund Remaking the World with and for Girls