About the Nalafem Summit

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.

2022 Abuja Nigeria

2023 Nairobi, Kenya

Launch of the I AM Nala Fellowship, supporting 15 young women politicians.

2024 Windhoek, Namibia

Three months later, Patron Dr. Netumbo Nandi-
Ndaitwah became Namibia’s first female president.

Launch of Nalafem100, a powerful intergenerational leadership network.

Summit Patron

Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, OBE

Mayor of Freetown, Sierra Leone

2025  – Nalafem Summit

Will spotlight the transformative leadership of African women in politics and
peacebuilding, especially young women. It challenges the status quo by asking:

How do we move from symbolic inclusion to real power? 

Objectives – F.E.M

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.

Expected Outcomes

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

I AM NALA Spotlight

Host Side Event or Partner

Speakers

Rose Wachuka

Board Chair – Nalafem
Chief of staff, Chief Justice of the
Judiciary of Kenya

Aya Chebbi

Founder & President – Nalafem   

Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE

2025 Nalafem Summit Patron
Mayor of Freetown

Emma Theofelus

Nalafem Champion
Minister of Information and
Communication Technology – Nambia

Joanah Mamombe

 Nalafem Champion
Member of Parliament – Zimbabwe

H.E Madam Synleseh Stephenie Dahn-koung

Second Lady of the Republic of Liberia

Dr Isata Mahoi

Minister of Gender and
Children’s Affair – Sierra Leone

Languie Beleyi Koutchouka

President of Men Engage
Africa Youth Reference Group

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Nimco Ali OBE

CEO – The Five Foundation

Delphine Konda

Founder – Girls Excel

Sibeso Mululuma

UNFPA Officer in Charge

Seraphine Wakana

UN Resident Coordinator – Sierra Leone

Luthando Madhlopa

Founder – Madhlopa Brand Reputation Management

Contact Us

For partnerships, speaker submission or questions please reach out to facilitator@nalafem.org

Join the Fastest Growing Platform of Women Who Lead 

Resources

I am Nala Book

AYWB+25 Manifesto

2024 Summit Report

2023 Summit Report

2022-2023 Impact Report

5 Year Strategy

Accountability Toolkit

Fellowship Report

Podcast

“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.”

    H.E Dr. Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah, Vice President of Namibia

    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.”

      H.E Dr. Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah, Vice President of Namibia

      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.”

        H.E Dr. Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah, Vice President of Namibia

        Patron of 3rd Nalafem Summit & Guest of Honor