• About Us

      Our Team

      Dr Frank Aswani

      Chief Executive Officer

      Nasri Adam

      Director, Impact & Communications (Pan-Africa) & Regional Director, East Africa

      Tochukwu Ezeukwu

      Regional Director - West Africa

      Matebe Chisiza

      Regional Director - Southern Africa
    • Our Impact Programs

      2024 Africa Impact Investing Fellowship

      Africa Climate Investing Forum

      African Healthcare Funders Forum

    • Upcoming Events

Jayeola Omolade

Jayeola is an impact research analyst at AVPA, she is one of the Mastercard Foundation Associate. She has robust background knowledge on research and leadership. Jayeola obtained her bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems and holds a Diploma in Leadership Development from Covenant University, Nigeria. She worked with KPMG as a graduate auditor where she […]

Zinhle Ngwenya

Zinhle brings a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of financial processes to the AVPA team. Their role focuses on streamlining financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and optimizing workflows to support the organization’s strategic goals. They collaborate closely with various departments to meet financial needs and drive organizational growth. With a solid […]

Susan Ngatia

Susan Ngatia holds a Bachelor’s degree in Project Management from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology and a Data Analytics certification from ALX. She currently works as an Impact Evaluation Associate at the African Venture Philanthropy Alliance, where she develops evaluation frameworks and assesses program impacts. Susan has previous experience as an Administrator at […]

Rachael Wambui

Rachael is a seasoned public relations professional renowned for her outstanding oral and written communication skills. With a knack for captivating audiences and conveying complex ideas effortlessly, she brings a wealth of expertise to her role. Her background includes serving as a Communications Attachee at the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation and earning a BA(Hons) in Journalism […]

Inez Wakungwi

Inez Wakungwi is a Membership & Partnerships Associate at AVPA, where she contributes to building a new generation of African impact investors. AVPA focuses on mobilizing and deploying capital to scale impactful initiatives across the continent. Inez’s commitment to social impact and her role in the AVPA demonstrate her dedication to creating positive change in […]

Fredrick Ndege

Fredrick Ochieng Ndege is the Knowledge and Climate Desk Program Associate at the African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA), specializing in climate finance and business development. He brings a wealth of experience to his role, focusing on advancing climate solutions and sustainable business practices across Africa. At AVPA, Fredrick is instrumental in mobilizing resources, and driving […]

Erick Macharia

Erick Macharia is a Communications Associate at AVPA. In his role, Erick creates engaging content for AVPA’s communication channels and supports regional teams in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa with communication campaigns and social media initiatives. Erick has a B.Tech in Journalism and Mass Communication from the Technical University of Kenya and also holds certificates […]