Ash, a teacher and refugee living in Nakivale Refugee Settlement, developed an innovative product to help tackle hunger and low-nutrition in her classroom.
Mary is a businesswoman and farmer living in Malawi, building a better future for herself and her family with the help of Opportunity International.
Felicia is a farmer in Rwanda. With access to a loan and training, she was able to invest in her farm and become an independent earner in her household.
Alice has been able to transform her farm and diversify her income through access to finance and training, helping her to buy health insurance for her family and buy clothes for her children.
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Wioletta has over 25 years of experience, predominantly in banking, financial services, and global economic development, with expertise in corporate governance, organisational transformation, financial inclusion and impact investing across Europe, Asia, and Africa.
She currently holds the position of Independent Chair of the Council of Europe Development Bank, leading the Board’s oversight of its social investment activities across 43 member states in Europe. Earlier, she served as a Board Member at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, representing Poland, Bulgaria, and Albania.
Wioletta is recognised for her collaborative leadership style and her strong commitment to inclusive governance, diverse boards, and sustainable long-term initiatives that deliver equitable environmental and social benefits while enabling equal opportunities.
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