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Meet the Judges
Folakemi Adesina
Founder of Do Good Charity Initiative
Folakemi Adesina, Founder of Do Good Charity Initiative, is a legal expert and advocate for children’s and women’s rights. With a Master’s in Sustainable Humanitarian Action, she has impacted over 25,000 lives in Nigeria. As Country Lead for Giving Tuesday Nigeria and Lagos Coordinator for Good Deeds Day, she champions poverty eradication and empowerment for underserved communities.
Turiho Danita
Country Lead, GivingTuesday Uganda
Turiho Danita, GivingTuesday Uganda youth leader and Programs Lead at Dwona Initiative Uganda, champions women’s empowerment and reproductive health. Focusing on #periodgiving, she advocates for women’s rights and access to menstrual products.
Philip Pande
Youth Inclusion Advisor and Special Envoy for AAASMES
Philip Pande is a Youth Inclusion Advisor and Special Envoy for AAASMES, empowering youth in Africa. He has mentored over 100,000 youth and leads innovation and job creation programs like Generation Unlimited 2.0. A certified mentor and EU Champion, he co-founded the Corporate Career Academy to close the unemployment gap. Philip also advocates for youth funding and inclusion in public policy.
John Ijantiku
Physics Teacher and volunteer
Ijantiku John is a physics teacher and volunteer dedicated to education, youth empowerment, and community development. With experience at organizations like the Danish Refugee Council and Save the Children, he promotes sustainable development as the Partnership Officer for SDSN Youth Nigeria, inspiring impactful change.
Ronnie Nsaffou Mbathi
Environmental Activist, Social Entrepreneur
Ronnie Nsaffou Mbathi is an environmental activist, social entrepreneur, and leader dedicated to youth empowerment, women’s advocacy, and digital literacy. As Founder of Butterfly and Country Representative for GivingTuesday Congo, he champions education, mindfulness, and community service. A YALI alumnus and certified trainer, Ronnie integrates stress management and personal development into his impactful global initiatives.
Mwenya Chitambala
Social Media Strategist
Mwenya Chitambala is a social media strategist with expertise in communications since 2016. With a diploma in Public Relations, a degree, and an honors degree in Strategic Communication, she has worked with NGOs, agencies, and SMEs to craft impactful strategies. Passionate about creativity and social media’s evolving role, Mwenya also integrates her faith into her work, bringing purpose and professionalism to every project.
Abigail Endale
Youth Advocate and Program Coordinator at the (YNSD)
Abigiya Endale is a passionate youth advocate and Program Coordinator at the Youth Network for Sustainable Development (YNSD), leading initiatives that improve adolescent health, life skills, and job access in Ethiopia. Recognized for her advocacy and leadership, she has worked with organizations like the U.S. Embassy and held roles such as Vice President of Model African Union-Ethiopia. Abigiya also empowers youth coalitions through capacity-building programs and access to funding opportunities.
