The Nalafem Summit is a flagship multigenerational platform shaping political futures.
Since its inception, the Nalafem Summit has gathered over 1000+ participants online and in person
and over 50+ speakers, over 25 partners.
Three months later, Patron Dr. Netumbo Nandi-
Ndaitwah became Namibia’s first female president.
Launch of Nalafem100, a powerful intergenerational leadership network.
Mayor of Freetown, Sierra Leone
Will spotlight the transformative leadership of African women in politics and
peacebuilding, especially young women. It challenges the status quo by asking:
Foster a culture of power-sharing and intergenerational co-leadership.
Enable women with tools to navigate crisis leadership and governance.
Mobilize action for peace, feminist policymaking, and inclusive power.
100+ Policy
Pledges collected
in the Summit
Declaration
30+ Mentorship
Pairs matched
Nalafem Awards
recognizing
outstanding
women leaders
Expansion of
Nalafem100
network
Launch of new
cohort: I AM NALA
Fellowship on
Women in Peace &
Security
Board Chair – Nalafem
Chief of staff, Chief Justice of the
Judiciary of Kenya
Founder & President – Nalafem
2025 Nalafem Summit Patron
Mayor of Freetown
Nalafem Champion
Minister of Information and
Communication Technology – Nambia
Nalafem Champion
Member of Parliament – Zimbabwe
Second Lady of the Republic of Liberia
Minister of Gender and
Children’s Affair – Sierra Leone
President of Men Engage
Africa Youth Reference Group
CEO – The Five Foundation
Founder – Girls Excel
UNFPA Officer in Charge
UN Resident Coordinator – Sierra Leone
Founder – Madhlopa Brand Reputation Management
For partnerships, speaker submission or questions please reach out to facilitator@nalafem.org
Patron of 3rd Nalafem Summit & Guest of Honor
“We live in a rapidly changing world, with evolving actors and competing national interests. This complex global environment requires that the Government of Namibia be adaptable in order to meet the social and economic aspirations of the Namibian people. We have to ensure that we have the right mix of policies and instruments to promote our national interests.”
Patron of 3rd Nalafem Summit & Guest of Honor
“We live in a rapidly changing world, with evolving actors and competing national interests. This complex global environment requires that the Government of Namibia be adaptable in order to meet the social and economic aspirations of the Namibian people. We have to ensure that we have the right mix of policies and instruments to promote our national interests.”
Patron of 3rd Nalafem Summit & Guest of Honor
“We live in a rapidly changing world, with evolving actors and competing national interests. This complex global environment requires that the Government of Namibia be adaptable in order to meet the social and economic aspirations of the Namibian people. We have to ensure that we have the right mix of policies and instruments to promote our national interests.”