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Portrait of Margaret Wawira

Margaret Wawira

What I do:

Lead fundraising strategy

donor partnerships

partner coordination Strengthen institutional systems for sustainable resource mobilisation

Oversee grant management

Background

Margaret is a systems-change leader with over 12 years’ experience across Education, Human rights, and philanthropy in East Africa. She has led regional networks, supported government-embedded reforms, and mobilised resources for multi-country initiatives. Her work centres on building partnerships, evidence-informed strategies, and African-led ecosystems that enable lasting impact for all children.

Advice I'd give my 8-year-old self:

"“Trust your voice, you don’t have to be loud to lead.""