Elizabeth is the CEO and Co-Founder of The Akilah Institute. The Akilah Institute for Women is a college for young women in Kigali, Rwanda. Akilah empowers young women in East Africa to transform their lives by equipping them with the skills, knowledge and confidence to become leaders and entrepreneurs. In... Read more
Elizabeth is the CEO and Co-Founder of The Akilah Institute.
The Akilah Institute for Women is a college for young women in Kigali, Rwanda. Akilah empowers young women in East Africa to transform their lives by equipping them with the skills, knowledge and confidence to become leaders and entrepreneurs.
In 2007, Elizabeth moved to Rwanda from the US. She spent the first couple of years volunteering with grassroots projects for street children and then started a nonprofit organization in the US to support these initiatives. She was deeply inspired by the resilience and reconciliation witnessed in Rwanda since the 1994 genocide, when more than 1 million people were killed in 100 days.
Rwanda has made tremendous progress in moving away from their dependence on foreign aid and stimulating local development. In 2008, Rwanda became the first country in the world to have a majority of women in Parliament.
In, 2010, Co-Founder Dave Hughes and Elizabeth sketched their vision of creating an institute for young women, an environment that would provide students with valuable skills and training, propelling them onto a meaningful career path and preparing them to launch their own ventures. This nurturing environment would provide a space where young women could heal after experiencing severe trauma during the genocide.
Elizabeth is a sought after inspirational speaker, who passionately speaks on Womens’ rights, Leadership, Empowerment and the importance of education.
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Elizabeth Dearborn Davis speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Elizabeth to align the content with your delegates and goals.
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Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Elizabeth Dearborn Davis is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Elizabeth can accommodate.
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Elizabeth Dearborn Davis delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
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