July Fellow Celebrations

04 Jul July Fellow Celebrations

We would love to congratulate the following fellows

• Ludwick Marishane – A co-founder of Excel at Uni which has been accepted into the 2023 Google for Startups Black Founders Fund: Read more.

• Thato Schermer – A founder of Zoie Health which recently closed the pre-seed round to fund expansion and growth: Read more.

• Ndabenhle Ntshangase – A co-founder of AirStudent. Both founders made it to the Mail and Guardian Young South African’s list 2023: Read more.

• Melvyn Lubega was recently named the 2023 All Africa Young Business Leader of the Year at the 11th AABL Awards Gala: Read more.

• Daniel Ndima was recently awarded the “All Africa Innovator of the Year Award at the 11th edition of AABL Awards Gala: Read more.

You, the remarkable Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Fellows, have embarked on a remarkable journey to shape the future and bring about meaningful change. Your passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to excellence have not gone unnoticed. Week after week, you continue to demonstrate your remarkable potential and leave an indelible mark on the world.

In various fields and disciplines, you have not only excelled but also exceeded expectations. Your achievements are a testament to your resilience, hard work, and unwavering pursuit of greatness. Whether it be in the realms of entrepreneurship, academia, arts, sciences, or social causes, you have consistently demonstrated an ability to break barriers, challenge norms, and inspire those around you.

Each success story is a reminder that dreams can indeed be turned into reality. You have dared to dream big and have made the commitment to realize those dreams. In doing so, you have become beacons of hope and inspiration for countless others who are striving to make a difference in their own lives and communities.

Remember, success is not just measured by individual accomplishments but also by the positive impact we create. As Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Fellows, you are not simply exceptional individuals, but a collective force for change. Through your collaborations, support, and shared values, you amplify the transformative power of your endeavors.

In celebrating your achievements, let us also acknowledge the challenges and obstacles you have encountered along the way. It is through overcoming adversity that true strength is forged. Your ability to persevere in the face of adversity and turn setbacks into opportunities is what sets you apart as an extraordinary individual.

We are immensely proud of your accomplishments and eagerly anticipate the incredible contributions you will continue to make in the days, months, and years ahead. May your success fuel your motivation, ignite your passion, and empower you to reach even greater heights.