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Our People

The Team

Meet the people driving change across Africa.

Our Staff

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Linda Thompson

Executive Director

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Ahmed Khan

Director of Programs

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Maria Lopez

Advocacy Lead

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Grace Okonkwo

Legal Officer

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David Mensah

Communications Manager

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Fatima Hassan

Finance Director

Board Members

Guiding our mission with expertise and dedication.

Board Chair

Dr. Amina Diallo

Human rights advocate with 25+ years of experience across West Africa.

Vice Chair

Prof. James Kariuki

Professor of Law at University of Nairobi, specialising in international human rights.

Treasurer

Sarah Ndungu

Senior finance executive with a background in non-profit management.

Volunteers

The dedicated volunteers who power our mission. Want to join them? Get in touch.