Elvin Walela
2024 Obama Foundation Africa Leader
Co-Founder and Chief Operations Officer, Axesfin
Kenya
Elvin Walela is the co-founder and chief operations officer at Axesfin, a firm dedicated to empowering African social enterprises and nongovernmental organizations through strategic fundraising and project management. His expertise in cultivating donor relationships and streamlining operations with an emphasis on the localization of community-driven initiatives has been instrumental in the firm’s growth.
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