Amanda Chembezi
Founder, Girls for Girls Botswana
Focus Area: Youth Leadership, Gender Advocacy
Country: Botswana
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Amanda Chembezi is a governance and gender equity advocate leveraging digital platforms and strategic collaborations to drive systemic change in Africa. As Senior Program Manager for Governance and the Arts at the African Leadership Academy, she empowers youth and women through policy initiatives and mentorship. She co-founded Girls for Girls Botswana, a national nonprofit connecting young women with mentors. A 2022 Mandela Washington Fellow, she uses social media to amplify conversations on governance, gender, and leadership. Recognized among Botswana’s Top 40 Under 40, Amanda is shaping Africa’s future by fostering inclusive policies and empowering the next generation of leaders.