LUCY WANJIKU NJENG: AInspire | Ignite | Elevate


Lucy is the Founder and Executive Director of a non-profit in Nairobi, Positive Young Women Voices that
champions for the rights of girls and young women. It seeks to empower the right holders to occupy
their rightful spaces as their voices matter in the development of their communities and country.she is an appointed Director in the Board of Directors of National Syndemic Diseases Control Council
(NSDCC), a board member of ICASO, a global network of organisations based in Canada, a member of
the UN Leave No One Behind Sounding Board and formerly African Delegate to UNAIDS Programme
Coordinating Board. Lucy is an author of her memoir, Hope Made A Way that addresses critical issues
such as trauma, sexual abuse, and poverty, with a clear vision to uplift one million girls through her
content, courses, and initiatives. She doubles this with motivational speaking.BUSINESS BIOGlobally, millions of young women face challenges related to education, poverty, and gender inequality.
In Africa alone, there is a significant gap in access to resources that foster personal growth and
empowerment. Lucy aims to fill this gap by creating accessible and affordable solutions, including online
courses, workshops, and speaking engagements, targeting an underserved population of girls and
young women aged 15-35 living in rural and urban slums.
The business model seeks to create revenue through:

Book Sales: Hope Made A Way has already made a significant impact through successful book

  • drives conducted in communities and schools with plans to scale this across the country and Africa.
  • Paid Courses and Workshops: To offer both free and paid personal development courses, focusing
  • on decision-making, willpower, and motivation.
  • Coaching and Consulting: To offer personalized coaching sessions at competitive rates, targeting
  • individuals, NGOs, and corporates.
  • Peaking Engagements: With increasing demand for motivational speakers, she has positioned
  • herself to scale this revenue stream through partnerships with corporates and NGOs.
  • Brand Endorsements and Sponsorships: To partner with brands and organizations whose values
  • align with her mission, offering promotional opportunities through her platform.