Aspen Global Innovators Group

Aspen Global Innovators Group’s 2024 Impact Report is LIVE! This year's Impact Report reflects not just numbers, but the legacy of leaders who are transforming their communities. Read the report: aspenglobalinnovators.org/en/stories/202… #globalinnovators #globalinnovatorsimpact

Growing up in Ghana, Gloria Agyare witnessed how climate change and unsustainable farming practices impacted local communities — and chose to become part of the solution. Read her impact in our 2024 report: aspenglobalinnovators.org/wp-content/upl… #fellowspotlight #globalinnovators

Through Iftin Global, @mohamedaali is turning trauma into strength—blending mental health & economic opportunity in Somalia. Read more in our 2024 Impact Report: aspenglobalinnovators.org/wp-content/upl… @McNultyFound

Today, on UN Nelson Mandela International Day, we are thrilled to celebrate a powerful example of community-driven leadership: Kennedy Odede, our 2013 New Voices Senior Fellow, who has just been named a 2025 recipient of the United Nations Nelson Mandela Prize. #globalinnovators

We are proud to share that our Senior New Voices and Advanced Advocacy fellow, Mohamed Ali Diini and his organization Iftin Global are awarded for the prestigious McNulty Prize. Congratulations to all 2025 recipients! #globalinnovators

As a physician, climate advocate, and thought leader, Renzo Guinto is advancing the field of planetary health—a bold reimagining of public health that places the environment at its center. Explore his story→aspenglobalinnovators.org/wp-content/upl…

Only a few days left until Aspen Ideas: Climate kicks off in Chicago! If you are attending, be sure to join our Founder and Interim Executive Director Peggy Clark on July 22 for the panel: "Power in Place: Community-Led Climate and Food Sovereignty Work on Chicago’s South Side."

At Aspen Ideas: Health, our Global Collaborative Fellow Damon Chaplin joined Rich Besser, Megan Ranney, Joseph Betancourt, and Celine Gounder for a thoughtful mainstage conversation on what it means to truly serve communities through public health. aspenglobalinnovators.org/en/events/publ…

Honoured to be named a 2025–26 @AFSEE_LSE Fellow at @LSEInequalities-the first #Gambian & only West African in this cohort. I carry the voices of #women & #girls whose pain & courage fuel my work. Justice must be a right, not a privilege. #GenderJustice #Equity #SocialJustice

#fellowspotlight Alex Bailey is redefining who belongs in nature. In just a few years, his work has reached over 500 youth—removing social and economic barriers to the outdoors and creating safe, affirming spaces for youth to explore and lead. aspenglobalinnovators.org/wp-content/upl…

At Aspen Ideas: Health, our Interim ED Peggy Clark joined Apoorva Mandavilli, Joseph Betancourt, and Mohamed Aburawi to explore innovative, community-rooted care models from Africa, Asia, and Latin America—often outperforming wealthier nations. Watch: aspenglobalinnovators.org/en/events/inno…

#fellowspotlight Meet our Impact West Africa fellow, Bowel Diop. Bowel is a Senegalese expert in social economy and impact investing, dedicated to advancing women’s rights and inclusive development across Africa.

On June 24, we held a panel “Bridging Gaps: Partnerships to Expand Access to Health” with @Merck. Our panelists explored how trust, shared purpose, and flexible, long-term investments are key to building partnerships that can withstand complexity—and deliver real impact.

Last week, we hosted “Strengthening Communities: Investing in Local Leaders and Collective Action” on the sidelines of #AspenIdeasHealth. Our speakers highlighted what it means to lead with connection, purpose, and service.

Yesterday was the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture — a moment to reflect on justice, healing, and human dignity. Today, we highlight our fellow, Kerim Youba, dedicated social worker at Noura Foundation in Mauritania. Watch the video to hear his passion.

Thank you to the guests and panelists who attended our events. A special thanks to our partners, including the McNulty Foundation, Merck, and Methodist Healthcare Ministries! We are inspired by the bold, community-led solutions transforming health across sectors and communities.

On June 23, Peggy Clark will join Joseph Betancourt, Apoorva Mandavilli, and our Senior Fellow Mohamed Aburawi at #AspenIdeasHealth to explore how countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America are transforming health care—often with fewer resources but greater innovation.

Lola's leadership transformed AGI—and the lives of thousands of leaders around the world. We carry her legacy forward through the Lola Adedokun Aspen–Doris Duke Award, honoring leaders who lead with authenticity, courage, and care. Donate today to support: as.pn/award