Lavender Birike

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What We Do
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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program A global initiative designed to develop the next generation of transformative leaders

EleV Transforming education and employment systems to enable 100,000 Indigenous youth in Canada to achieve meaningful livelihoods

Saving Lives and Livelihoods Developing the workforce for vaccine manufacturing in Africa to ensure long-term health security
Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning Driving the innovative use of technology to improve access to quality education

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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
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Nigeria
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Lavender Birike is a distinguished innovator and entrepreneur, renowned for her significant contributions to the insurtech and Agtech sectors in Africa. As the Co-founder & CEO of Klima360, she leads a company committed to transforming agriculture through innovation and resilience. Klima360's mission focuses on building resilient food systems capable of withstanding challenges such as climate change, resource scarcity, and market fluctuations. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and data-driven solutions, the company empowers farmers, communities, and stakeholders to ensure food security and sustainable growth.