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Moiyattu Banya

Executive Board Member of Strategy and Communications

African Women's Development Fund USA

Moiyattu has over 15 years of experience in developing strong communities and organizations for African women and girls in Africa and the Diaspora through social impact, philanthropy and research. She is passionate about developing sustainable communities, channeling resources, and developing tools for women and girls globally. She is Co-Founder of Girls Empowerment Sierra Leone, a social impact organization developing girls as leaders and change agents in Sierra Leone. In her role at the African Women’s Development Fund USA (Afriwomen) she serves as executive board member of Strategy and Communications. Moiyattu has a Masters in Social Work from Columbia University School of Social Work. She has received several awards and recognition for her work including Okay Africa Magazine’s Okay Africa 100 Woman Award 2018 as an Okay Africa Okay 100 Woman Honoree.

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