Ndidi Nwuneli: Transforming Africa Through Philanthropy

About GLF Africa 2024

Can Africa show the world a sustainable way forward? The climate crisis is taking a toll on Africa – and especially on rural communities that depend on natural resources for their livelihoods.

On 17 September, thousands of participants gathered at ‘GLF Africa 2024: Greening the African Horizon’ in Nairobi, Kenya, and online for a global conference focused on forging a prosperous and sustainable future for Africa’s land- and seascapes, driven by local solutions.

About Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli

Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli is the President/CEO of the ONE Campaign with over 25 years of experience in international development, particularly focused on Africa. She began her career at McKinsey & Company and later became the founding Executive Director of the FATE Foundation in Nigeria. Ndidi founded LEAP Africa, African Food Changemakers, and co-founded Sahel Consulting and AACE Foods, supporting leadership and sustainable agribusinesses in Africa.

She serves on boards including the Rockefeller Foundation and Stanbic IBTC Group and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. Recognized globally, Ndidi is a TED speaker, published author, and recipient of numerous awards, including Nigeria’s National Honor and the Harvard Business School Distinguished Alumni Award.