Career Insights

Max Koffi is the founder of Equal Trade Alliance, an organisation working to restructure the global trade system so that African nations receive fair economic returns for their raw materials. Driven by a conviction rooted in his upbringing in West and Central Africa, Max has built a movement now active in 33 African countries — and is just getting started.

Naomi Hija is a social entrepreneur who transformed her professional background and personal experience into a digital lifeline for victims of sexual violence. As the founder of EviSafe, she combines healthcare insights with cybersecurity to build a world where safety is a right, not a privilege.

Alex is committed to connecting people with a purpose, a mission which led him to create Haagse Helpers in 2017. Almost a decade later, Haagse Helpers works with an extensive network of youth volunteers to support citizens with small tasks or even by simply having a cup of coffee together, making The Hague a more socially connected city.

Jule is a young climate lawyer and the co-founder of World’s Youth for Climate Justice (WYCJ), a grassroots organisation working to transform international law into a tool for climate justice, which played a key role in pushing for the International Court of Justice’s Advisory Opinion on Member States’ Obligations in respect of Climate Change.

Alexander Gunkel is a serial social entrepreneur with a background in business and mechanical engineering, who is the founder and Director of Space4Good, harnessing space technology for social and environmental impact.

Jacob Baraza Abumba is an experienced water and climate governance professional, currently serving as the founder and CEO of Water Practice International, an organisation contributing to community-driven, human-focused water solutions.