Female Wave of Change

The Female Wave of Change Global Conference team is really excited to announce keynote speaker Dr Musimbi Kanyoro. She will focus her speech on "Lessons from Women's Global Leadership".

Dr. Musimbi Kanyoro is a systems thinker and leadership strategist with four decades of cross sector experience in international organizations and academic institutions. She is the current Board Chair of the United World College and also a member of the Council of The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).

Dr. Kanyoro’s leadership is recognized globally and she is a frequently sought-after speaker, participant for Strategic Working Groups, Study Forums and Missions with designed purpose to achieve significant changes. She has served as a Women’s Human Rights activist on Boards and Special missions of Multilateral Organizations including United Nations (UN), World Health Organization, UNAIDS, and The World Bank Group.  More significant she always been in the Women’s movements collaborating on programs  with other activists and raising money and advocating for funding for women’s initiatives. She is a published author and recipient of several awards.

Musimbi Kanyoro worked as an expatriate based in Europe  and USA  between 1986-2020.  Musimbi was the first non-white  General Secretary of the World YWCA, after 150 years.   She was also the first African President and CEO of the Global Fund for Women, a post from which she retired in 2019.

We are really proud that she will bring the opening speech on September 17.

Did you not yet register for this amazing conference in Nairobi on September 17-18, you still can. We only have a few seats left so make sure to register today!

More information and registration: https://femalewaveofchange.com/events-2026-gc/

Our conference is open to receive any sponsorships, which will be used mostly to welcome women who normally would not be able to join. Our sponsorship program you can find on our events page or ask for more information!

Meet Annette Kimitei, Managing Director of Senaca East Africa and Chair of the KEPSA Security Sector Board, joining us at the FWOC Global Conference 2026 in Nairobi.

📅 17–18 September 2026
🔗 https://femalewaveofchange.com/events-2026-gc/

You have questions — we have answers!

Join the FWOC Global Team Meeting with the Kenya Organising Team, who will be answering all your conference questions.

📅 Date: 2nd July
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM CET
🌍 One Team. One Mission. One Wave.

Come ready to ask your questions, get clear answers, and connect with the global FWOC community.

Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/RpdWowBxR8q2txuWaI0LAA

Only 80 days to go until women from across the globe gather in Nairobi for two powerful days of inspiration, connection and meaningful change.

Have you registered yet?
Secure your place today:
🔗 https://femalewaveofchange.com/events-2026-gc/

Meet Anorah Sibandi from Zimbabwe, speaker at the FWOC Global Conference 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya.

Join us for inspiring conversations, connection and positive change.

Register today:
🔗 https://femalewaveofchange.com/events-2026-gc/