LLA Spotlight with Patricia Zanella: The UpGreyed Her Winner Making Menstrual Access Sustainable
Patricia Zanella is a changemaker, eco-entrepreneur and the winner of Gre’s UpGreyed Her $4,000 grant! Hailing from São Paulo, Brazil, Patricia is a gender and climate justice activist, social entrepreneur, and co-founder of Ecociclo Brasil, the company behind Brazil’s first 100% biodegradable sanitary pads. Her journey with EcoCiclo began when she saw, firsthand, how menstrual […]
LLA Interview— Ifeoma Okoye Is Creating Access To Legal Support for Creatives
Meet Dr. Ifeoma Stella Okoye, the multifaceted powerhouse who seamlessly blends her legal expertise with exceptional creativity as the founder of STM Magical Creations Ltd, a globally recognized event production and beauty company. After 6 years of active legal practice and 4 years as an HR Specialist, Ifeoma followed her passion for creativity and organizing […]
19 Influential African Women in International Development
What does it look like when African women run the table, rewrite the rules, and reshape global systems? It looks like this list. The global development space is filled with talk about big goals, bold targets, shiny pledges. But rarely do we pause to ask: who’s really doing the work? These 19 African women are […]
Benedicta Ama Batcho On Speaking Out: 5 Ways to Protect Women and Girls
THE WEIGHT OF SILENCE Every day, children across the world endure the trauma of sexual abuse in silence. The statistics are staggering, yet numbers alone cannot capture the devastation of lives fractured by violence. As the founder of AmaCares, an organization dedicated to safeguarding the rights and dignity of survivors, I have witnessed firsthand the […]
LLA Interview— Ife Dare-Johnson Is Closing The Gaps In Women’s Healthcare
Meet Ife Dare-Johnson, the visionary founder and CEO of Healthtracka, who’s revolutionizing healthcare access in Nigeria by bringing diagnostic services directly to people’s homes since 2021. Born from personal tragedy after losing someone dear to late diagnosis, Ife has transformed her pain into purpose by creating a platform that makes early detection accessible to all, […]
AFRICA HAS A LONSTANDING HISTORY OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN: LET’S TALK ABOUT IT.
For decades, sexual violence against women has cast a dark shadow over Africa’s history, particularly in conflict-affected regions. From war zones to displaced communities, women and girls have endured unimaginable suffering, often used as pawns in the cruel game of power and control. These acts leave lasting scars not just on survivors, but on […]
The Billion-Dollar Doctor: 9 Fabulous Things About Dr. Toyin Ajayi
Ever heard of Toyin Ajayi? Toyin Ajayi is a physician, Co-founder, and CEO of Cityblock Health, a primary health care provider that focuses on underserved populations who rely on Medicare and Medicaid in the United States. She is not just a doctor, she is a healthcare visionary transforming the lives of millions across America! […]
What Iyabo Ojo Teaches Us about Culture, Connection, and Community.
Iyabo Ojo called, and the world answered! More than a stunning wedding celebration for her daughter, the renowned Nigerian actress, director, and producer Alice Iyabo Ojo has once again showcased the power of legacy and collective love that transcends generations. Beyond the glamour and screen presence, She embodies something far more profound – a […]
LLA Interview— Avril & Paris: The Twins Who Turned Code Into A Movement For Safety
Meet Paris and Avril, teenage twin entrepreneurs who have coded their way into creating positive change through their platform Fearless Identities – a unique social space where users can share achievements and uplifting thoughts without the pressure of likes or followers. With a passion for mental health advocacy and firsthand experience navigating social media’s challenges […]
17-year-old Amara Nwuneli becomes the first Nigerian to be named as Africa’s winner of the Earth Prize
At just 17 years old, Amara Nwuneli, a Nigerian-American activist, is rewriting the script for urban as she emerged as the first Nigerian to win The Earth Prize 2025 in Africa. Her brainchild? The eco-transformative initiative, Preserve Our Roots, a project turning underserved urban sites into green community hubs. From Lagos to the world, Amara’s […]