Our alumni have gone on to lead in their own countries and on the global stage — returning home to drive change, and working multilaterally to shape policy and practice far beyond it. What connects them now is a shared commitment to lead, wherever they are needed, in ways that make a difference. These are some of their stories.
Alumni Spotlights
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Giri Rajahram: From Clinical Practice to Global Health Influence
Giri Rajahram is a Malaysian infectious diseases consultant, global health practitioner, and clinical leader. Based in Sabah, Borneo, Dr. Rajahram serves as Head of the…
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Farid Ahmadov: Advancing Justice at National and Global Scale
Farid Ahmadov is an Azerbaijani lawyer and senior government official who has played a prominent role in public administration, international governance, and legal reform. He…
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Manisha Nair: Driving Change in Maternal and Perinatal Health Worldwide
Manisha Nair is a global leader in maternal and perinatal health research. She founded the award-winning Maternal and perinatal Health Research collaboration, India (MaatHRI) —…
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Dipankar Ghose: Global Journalism for Global Challenges
Dipankar Ghose is an award-winning Indian journalist whose reporting has shaped public understanding of politics, conflict, human rights, and contemporary issues across South Asia. He’s…
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Idris Bello: Championing Innovation Across Africa
Idris Ayodeji Bello is a Nigerian tech entrepreneur, investor, and global thought leader whose work spans innovation, venture capital, and social impact across Africa and…
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Sagar Dhakal: New Generation Leadership for Nepal
We are delighted to celebrate Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust alumnus Sagar Dhakal on his election to Nepal’s federal parliament in 2026, representing Gulmi-1. His achievement marks a…
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Oksana Matiiash: Transforming Education in Ukraine
Oksana Matiiash is Head of EdTech at the Centre of Excellence, leading Ukraine’s national hub for education innovation. Previously, as CEO of Teach for Ukraine,…
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Atherton Mutombwera: Transforming Healthcare in Africa
Atherton Mutombwera is a Zimbabwean entrepreneur and healthcare innovator committed to transforming disease diagnosis and surveillance in low‑resource settings across Africa. He is the founder…
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Shaharzad Akbar: Afghan Human Rights Leader
Shaharzad Akbar is an Afghan human rights defender whose work centres on documenting violations, amplifying local voices, and mobilising action for accountability. She serves as…
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Daniel Zoughbie: Systems Scientist & Foreign Policy Expert
Dr Daniel Zoughbie is a complex-systems scientist, historian, and expert on presidential decision-making. He studied International Relations at Oxford as a Marshall and Weidenfeld Scholar.…
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Kubo Mačák: Paving the Road for International Cyber Law
Dr Kubo Mačák is Professor of International Law at the University of Exeter. He is the author of Internationalized Armed Conflicts in International Law (Oxford University…
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Vanessa Nakate: Championing Climate Activism
Vanessa is Uganda’s first Fridays for Future striker, a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, Washington Post Top 50 and founder of multiple climate initiatives including the Rise…
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Shabana Basij-Rasikh: Afghan Educator, Humanitarian, and Women’s Rights Advocate
Born and raised in Kabul, Shabana was just six years old when the Taliban seized power, making it illegal for girls to go to school.…
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Mariana De Lucio Perez: Championing Justice and Gender Equality
Mariana is a Mexican attorney specialising in human rights from the National Autonomous University of Mexico and a fierce advocate for women’s rights. She read…