Empowered women empowering others

We are a diverse, experienced team of practitioners, thinkers, and changemakers with deep roots in the Horn of Africa and a shared commitment to locally led transformation.

Dr. Fatuma Ahmed Ali

Dr. Fatuma Ahmed Ali

Lead, Strategy, Leadership & Gender

Dr. Fatuma is a seasoned leader with nearly 20 years of experience in international relations, peacebuilding, and institutional development across the Horn of Africa. She leads our work in strategic planning, leadership development, and gender integration.

Nafisa Abdi Sugow

Nafisa Abdi Sugow

Lead, Audit, Financial Systems & Compliance

Nafisa is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in audits, financial compliance, and institutional development. She leads our advisory work in audits, financial systems strengthening, and compliance support.

Our Team Values

What drives us and shapes how we work with our partners

Local Expertise

We value and prioritize local knowledge, experience, and leadership in every engagement.

Women's Leadership

We actively promote and support women's leadership in all aspects of our work.

Partnership

We work alongside our partners, not above them, co-creating solutions that work.

Continuous Learning

We embrace a learning mindset, constantly evolving our approaches based on evidence and feedback.

Join Our Network of Associates

We collaborate with a wide network of experts across the Horn of Africa. If you share our values and have expertise in organizational development, connect with us.