Monica Nyiraguhabwa is a bold and globally recognized voice advancing girls’ rights and gender-transformative education in Africa. With over 13 years of leadership, she has built and led initiatives that move beyond access—toward agency, leadership, and lasting systems change.

An Obama Africa Leader, Skoll Fellow, and Segal Family Foundation African Visionary Fellow, Monica is known for championing locally led solutions that shift the conditions shaping girls’ lives and futures.

As Executive Director and Chief Sower, she stewards vision, partnerships, and growth with clarity and conviction—cultivating ecosystems where girls can rise, lead, and thrive.