Angela Nguku is a visionary leader, bold advocate, and driving force in the fight for Reproductive, Maternal, and Newborn Health (RMNH). As the founder of White Ribbon Alliance Kenya, she has dedicated her life to championing the self-articulated needs of women, girls, newborns, and midwives especially in under-resourced communities. A graduate midwife with an unshakable commitment to advocacy, Angela has led groundbreaking initiatives, including the unprecedented What Women Want Campaign, which redefined how health programs are designed and implemented. Through the ASK-LISTEN-ACT approach, she has fuelled real, lasting change by ensuring that the voices of those most affected women and girls shape the policies and programs meant to serve them.
Her influence extends far beyond Kenya, shaping regional and international policies at the highest levels. She has played a pivotal role in various global movements, including Merck for Mothers, the WHO Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH) Steering Committee, the BRIDGE Global Commission, the Movement for Community-Led Development, the AlignMNH Committee, the Unifying Midwifery in Africa Steering Committee, and the People’s Advisory Board of the Lancet Global Health Commission on High-Quality Health Systems in the SDG Era. Her ability to bridge grassroots activism with high-level policy discussions has cemented her reputation as a global thought leader, strategist, and change agent.
A highly sought-after speaker, coach, mentor, and author, Angela is known for her powerful voice on critical issues, from advancing women-led health agendas and gender equity to championing the irreplaceable role of midwives in achieving universal healthcare. Her words don’t just raise awareness but ignite action. As the Co-Chair of the Global White Ribbon Alliance movement, Angela continues to spark action, inspire change, and demand accountability on a global scale. Her relentless drive and steadfast commitment to justice, equity, and dignity make her a powerful force in shaping the future of healthcare for women, girls, and newborns worldwide.
