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About Us
Our Mission
Our mission is to enhance global access to resources, opportunities and services across continents through strategic partnerships and empowered community action.
Our Vision
We envision a balanced and equitable world where every community has the infrastructure, resources and opportunities required to thrive sustainably and achieve prosperity.
Our Core Values
Excellence
We ensure that high quality and exceptional performance define every outcome we deliver. We set our bar high, refuse to settle for mediocrity and constantly push the boundaries of what we can achieve.
Integrity
We demand absolute honesty, transparency, and ethical alignment in every decision we make. It is the foundation of our shared trust, guiding us to always do the right thing even when no one is watching.
We are constantly challenging the status quo, embracing creative risk-taking and pioneering forward-thinking solutions to complex problems. We foster curiosity to transform fresh ideas into real-world impact and stay ahead in an ever-changing landscape.
Innovation
Collaboration
We recognise that our collective intellect is our greatest asset. By seamlessly integrating diverse expertise, fostering an environment of rigorous intellectual exchange and maintaining communication across all disciplines, we transcend traditional organizational boundaries to navigate complex challenges and deliver long lasting outcomes.
Our Team
Ambassador Erastus Mwencha
Global Advisor
Ambassador Mwencha is a seasoned diplomat, pan-African leader, and the Board Chairman of Equity Bank Kenya. He previously served as the Deputy Chair of the African Union where he drove Agenda 2063 and the Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA). Prior to that, he was the Secretary-General of COMESA, pioneering its Free Trade Area and advancing continental economic integration. He holds an MA in Economics from York University and a BA from the University of Nairobi.
Alyne K. Cistone
Founder & CEO
Alyne has over two decades of cross-sector experience spanning law, government, and the non-profit sector. She Currently serves on the Women in International Trade (WIIT) board. Her extensive governance experience includes previous board roles with the Maine Community Foundation, Flying Kites Academy, the Maine International Trade Center, and the College of the Atlantic. She is a graduate of both Case Western Reserve University school of Law, the Kenya School of Law and University of Nairobi, Faculty of Law.
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Dr. Robert Ochola
Global Advisor
Dr. Robert Ochola, CEO of AfricaNenda, drives African financial inclusion through Gates Foundation-backed payment acceleration. A banking and telecom strategy expert, he pioneered pan-African cross-border systems and mobile payment solutions. Previously holding leadership roles at Afreximbank, Safaricom, and KCB Bank Group, he holds degrees from Imperial College London and Warwick Business School.
Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.
Ralph Waldo Emerson