Speakers Dr. Charles N. Rotimi

Dr. Charles N. Rotimi Scientific Director of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), Director of Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health, the US

Award icnb 2024 Ms. Jill McManigal

Nation-Building Woman’s Award Ms. Jill McManigal Jill McManigal is a dedicated advocate for peace and the founder and Executive Director of Kids for Peace, a global nonprofit organization based in the United States. With a background in education and a passion for social change, Jill established Kids for Peace with the vision of empowering children […]

Award icnb 2024 SHOFCO

Corporate Nation-Building Award (People Sector) Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) Shining Hope for Communities is a non-profit organization founded by Kennedy Odede and Jessica Posner Odede. Operating primarily in the Kibera slum of Nairobi, Kenya, its mission is to combat poverty and inequality through holistic community development initiatives. A remarkable aspect of their work is […]

Award icnb 2024 Mr. Shai Reshef

World Shifter Award Mr. Shai Reshef Shai Reshef is an esteemed social entrepreneur and the Founder and President of the University of the People (UoPeople), the world’s first tuition-free, online university. With a background in education and technology, Shai founded UoPeople with the vision of making higher education accessible to students worldwide, regardless of their […]

Award icnb 2024 Ms. Divina Maloum

Nation-Building Youth’s Award Ms. Divina Maloum Divina Maloum, a dynamic advocate for peace, originates from Cameroon and serves as the founder of Children for Peace. At just 19 years old, Divina has emerged as a leading voice in the global peace movement, dedicated to promoting harmony and reconciliation in conflict-affected regions. One remarkable aspect of […]

Award icnb 2024 Ms. Mahbouba Seraj

Nation-Building Senior’s Award Ms. Mahbouba Seraj Mahbouba Seraj is a prominent journalist and women’s rights activist known for her tireless advocacy on behalf of Afghan women. As the co-founder of the Afghan Women’s Network, she has been instrumental in advancing the rights and empowerment of women in Afghanistan. One remarkable aspect of Mahbouba’s work is […]