Aspen Institute New Voices Fellowship

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I’m super thrilled to share that I have officially graduated as a #Senior Fellow under the Aspen Global Innovators Group & NIYEL Impact West Africa fellowship, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation After 9 months of capacity-building #mentorship and #advocacy efforts, I’m so happy to say that I made it through the 1st Cohort of this amazing fellowship. As a young Ghanaian environmentalist, my work over the past years has centered on raising awareness of key environmental issues and implementing tangible solutions by working with young people like myself. During my experience under this fellowship, I explored how we can ensure young people aged 15-30 who are engaged in illegal small-scale mining transition to more sustainable livelihoods through policy influencing. I’m immensely grateful to the Directors and leaders of CSOs in Ghana especially Daryl Bosu, ROSELYN FOSUAH ADJEI, Eunice Asiedu, Mr Emmanuel Tabi and more who shared their significant insights and experience with me on this journey. They also helped connect me with the right industry players and government offices. I’ve loved every aspect of the fellowship, most importantly connecting with my outstanding fellows who have become family. Fatou Ndow, Donald SINGUE TANKO, Mojirayo Ogunlana O. Etienne Bilgo, Edward Abdul-Rahman, Mazebo N. Christian MAMPUYA, Zeinab, Koumba Diallo Anouma, EMBA, and Karam Ally Also, the mentorship experience with Sabra Saleh, CMP® has been invaluable. In a significant milestone, I delivered my first #TED-style talk in Dakar, and also got featured in Le Soleil (The Sun), one of Senegal's most widely read newspapers 🇸🇳. Big shoutouts to everyone that made this experience possible for us! Looking ahead, I am excited about the opportunities to continue making a positive impact. Here's to the journey ahead and achieving even greater milestones! #womeninleadership #climateaction #youthinleadership

"Grandmas are the foundation of most families and communities. We have simply leveraged this resource that is readily available in all communities" ~ Dixon Chibanda Listen to our founder discussing Friendship Bench and its impact at Aspen Ideas, in conversation with Luria Freeman and Robert Harvey, President and Co-CEO of FoodCorps. 📌 Full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/dxksqrSX #AspenIdeasHealth #FriendshipBench #MentalHealthForAll

Yesterday, SHOFCO marked 20 years of transforming communities. We started in Kibera with a football and Ksh20, and we are now in 35 counties across Kenya, serving four million Kenyans yearly. We recognize that significant achievements have been made, but much more must be done to prevent increasing urbanization challenges and the impact of climate change. Thank you, my friends, Governor Anne Waiguru, Simba Arati, Sakaja Johnson, and Dr. Wilber Khasilwa Ottichilo, Hon. Opiyo Wandayi, Hon. Boss Shollei and my sister Nairobi Woman Representative Hon. Esther M Passaris, OGW, MP, and all the dignitaries for coming to celebrate with us. #SHOFCOAt20

So true! Growing up, I thought my constant pain was an inescapable condition of childhood! Every day, children around the world face the twin challenges of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and malnutrition. These are not just health issues; they are obstacles to #education, as many children are unable to attend #school or succeed academically due to these conditions. Thanks to the support from organizations like the John P. and Anne Welsh McNulty Foundation and the Aspen Global Innovators Group, we are taking significant steps towards a world where no child has to suffer from preventable diseases or hunger and miss school.  John P. and Anne Welsh McNulty Foundation Aspen Global Innovators Group Aspen Institute New Voices Fellowship Move Up Global Lola A. Tsion Ghedamu #Education #Health #Leadership #UHC #NTDs #Nutrition

Important Announcement! New Voices Fellowship's social media accounts are transitioning to our main account Aspen Global Innovators Group. In near future, all our news, updates, highlights, and important announcements will be shared on Aspen Global Innovators Group socials. What's the motivation for consolidating all aspects under one roof? Our vision is to create a centralized platform where all fellowship information is easily accessible. This will streamline communication for alumni and fellows, providing them with timely updates and fostering connections. Aspen Global Innovators Group's work For more than 30 years, the Aspen Global Innovators Group has empowered health and development leaders and innovators from 55 countries across Africa, the Americas, Asia, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Island States to design, champion, and advocate for innovative programs, policies, and partnerships that result in a safer, more equitable, and healthier future for all people and communities. Our network of 5000 individuals and organizations has served 200 million people, improving health, well-being, and equity. We identify and amplify the voices of visionary, proven, and impactful local leaders, advocates, and practitioners. Please make sure to follow us on the following social accounts: @aspeninnovators (Twitter/X) @aspenglobalinnovators (Instagram) Aspen Global Innovators Group (LinkedIn)

Calling all Change-Makers in West Africa! Apply for the Impact West Africa Fellowship today! Are you passionate and committed to advocacy that addresses key issues affecting the West African region? Here's your chance to make a real impact. The Impact West Africa Fellowship is seeking individuals who have a strong desire to strengthen their communication skills to better advocate for change. Apply by June 14th ➡ https://lnkd.in/gyYGnc2C #ImpactWestAfricaFellowship #ApplyNow #globalinnovators NIYEL ------ Appel à tous les acteurs du changement en Afrique de l'Ouest ! Postulez pour le Projet Impact Afrique de l'Ouest aujourd'hui ! Vous êtes passionné(e) et engagé(e) dans des actions de plaidoyer qui abordent les problèmes clés affectant la région de l'Afrique de l'Ouest ? Voici votre chance d'avoir un impact réel. Le Projet Impact Afrique de l'Ouest recherche des personnes qui ont un fort désir de renforcer leurs compétences en communication pour mieux plaider en faveur du changement. Posez votre candidature d'ici le 14 juin !

When we established QuinoaHub six years ago, we set out on a unique path. Today, we are thrilled to announce that the US Department of State's Office of Global Food Security has recognized QuinoaHub as a VACS champion. This distinction underscores our unique approach to advancing sustainable food security through the research and development of novel crops. VACS stands for Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils. It is an initiative launched in February 2023 by the U.S. Department of State in partnership with the African Union and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The initiative seeks to foster more resilient food systems through a focus on diverse, nutritious, climate-adapted crops and healthy soils. As a VACS champion, QuinoaHub joins the ranks of other esteemed organizations, including Bayer AG, Catholic Relief Services, ADM, Concern Worldwide, Grow Further, and the One Acre Fund. We are proud to contribute to this global initiative. By developing improved cultivars of novel crops and adopting ecologically rooted production practices, we strive to strengthen local food sovereignty and improve the availability and affordability of nutrient-rich foods. At QuinoaHub, I am proud to lead a team that shares this vision and commitment. Our work is not just about developing new crops or improving agricultural practices; it is about creating a future where everyone has the opportunity to lead a healthy and fulfilling life. It is about ensuring that our planet can sustain future generations and that our food systems are resilient, equitable, and just. I’m grateful to the QuinoaHub team and all our partners, including farmers and research collaborators such as the Sustainable Seed Systems Lab at Washington State University, Brigham Young University, Origencia Group, WSU College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences, and many others who have been part of his journey. #VACSChampion #GlobalFoodSecurity #SustainableFarming #NovelCropsResearch #FoodSovereignty #NutrientRichFoods #InnovationInAgriculture #ClimateResilientCrops #HealthySoilsInitiative #GoCougs

Can African women do without weaves and wigs? Why do they need to wear synthetic hair? Why not do with their natural? I joined BBC News #TheSheWord to discuss this very interesting topic. As someone who has been on short hair for 6 years, going back to wigs last year as fun and an expression of my diverse personality - So it's nice to discuss the diverse reasons African women wear wigs. I hope you enjoy the conversation!!