Subcategories

• The People

  The Africa-Gives project is managed by a body of abled and devoted young professional Africans who contribute their expertise for the development, co-ordination and delivery of the projects aims and visions and in support of other young Africans intending on investing in Africa.

   

  Stella Opuku-Owusu - Project Co-ordinator

   

  Africa-Gives Steering Committee

   

  Ama Afrifa-Kyei - Ama is an advisor in employee engagement and diversity at Deloitte LLP, providing expertise regarding the firm’s UK diversity agenda. She is also the network lead for the firm’s multicultural diversity network and has been awarded the Deloitte leaders in society award. 

  Prior to working at Deloitte, she worked for DLA Piper UK LLP co-ordinating their London CSR volunteering and education programmes, and their charity relationship.

  Ama holds an LLB in law and a Masters in public relations and public communications. Her past volunteering experience with the African diaspora has been with CAPPS and Colour of Life.

   

  Jacqueline Shaw - 'Eco-entrepreneur' Jacqueline holds a Masters Degree in Ethical Fashion and is a professional Fashion Designer with 12 years’ experience working internationally for global fashion companies. She is an author of coffee table book Fashion Africa and the Founding Director of social enterprise Africa Fashion Guide.

  With a large interest in Africa's fashion and textile industry, ethical fashion and sustainability, Jacqueline is on a journey to create opportunities within international development through textile trade.

   

  Kassiani Lythrangomitis - Prior to arriving in London, where she now works as a digital media consultant, Kassiani was the manager of the digital team at the Presidency of the Republic of South Africa for over 5 years, where she developed platforms to digitalize communications functions and extend the reach of the Presidency’s messages using digital mediums. Over and above her contribution to the digital space in government, Kassiani worked with South African internet guru Arthur Goldstuck for two years (2004 – 2006), as the editor of his Gadget website. Overall Kassiani’s career in the field of digital media spans over 10 years.

   

  Amifa Tholley - Amifa grew up in East London, but developed an attitude of “global citizenship,” because of her West African origins and her travels to countries ranging from Portugal to Thailand.

  Amifa graduated from Cambridge University in 2009. She is the Founder and Creative Director of Kamuna Ltd; a cultural events company.  She has over six years’ experience of organising, facilitating and presenting at events, from helping to arrange “An Interview with Wale Tinubu” to facilitating workshops in schools. 

  Through Kamuna she has worked with groups such as the London-based Professionals for Africa network, wedding couples, and the Sierra Leone High Commission. Prior to focusing on events full time, she worked within the Legal and Investment Banking sectors. Amifa is passionate about events, writing, and making a difference. 

   

   Kurt Arendse - Kurt grew up in Kraaifontein, Cape Town , South Africa and is the youngest of four children. He was educated at the University of the Western Cape and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree.

  Whilst still residing in South Africa, Kurt helped many entrepreneurs compile business and marketing plans alongside working at Coca Cola as a Supply Chain Planner. He has worked in both the public and private sectors and has a variety of skills such as accounting, project management, information systems, and supply chain.

  He currently resides in London working for Unilever as the European Category Planner. Apart from work, Kurt is very passionate about spending as much time outdoors as possible.