Rudo Kayombo

Regional Director for Africa

BRAC International

Rudo Kayombo is the Regional Director, Africa for BRAC International. Rudo has 25 years of experience leading teams globally. Prior to BRAC, she was Chief Operations Officer at Food for the Hungry, Executive Director for Africa for ONE Campaign, and Regional Director for the Southern Africa Region for World Vision. She has also held senior roles as National Director for World Vision in Uganda and Zimbabwe. She is passionate about championing the rights of vulnerable and marginalised groups. Rudo completed her Master’s in Public Policy and Management at University of York and her Bachelor’s in Law at University of Zimbabwe.

Event Schedule

DAY 1

19 July 2023

Start Time	End Time	Session	Description	Action
02:30 pm EEST	04:00 pm EEST	Bridging the gap: delivering SRH and economic empowerment for girls Concurrent Room AD 10-2	An established body of evidence suggests that gender transformative programming must be holistic and address the intersecting barriers that adolescent girls face. Read More An established body of evidence suggests that gender transformative programming must be holistic and address the intersecting barriers that adolescent girls face. Nonetheless, a vast gap remains: the SRH and economic empowerment sectors rarely collaborate, and programs are rarely integrated. This session will bridge this gap by bringing together these two disparate fields. No question is off the table as a dynamic panel will debate, share and inspire, equipping participants with practical tools and tips on how to deliver effective programs that integrate economic empowerment and SRH and ultimately, deliver for adolescent girls. Come prepared to participate, share and learn. Session format: Whole System in a Room Organized by Population Services International (PSI), BRAC International, Population Council, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), Population Services Kenya (PSK) Read Less Speakers Katherine Nichol Senior Consultant Kore Global Meghan Cutherell Sr. Program Manager, Technical Services Population Services International (PSI) Greta Bull Director, Women’s Economic Empowerment Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) Karen Austrian Girl Innovation, Research, and Learning (GIRL) Center Director Population Council Rudo Kayombo Regional Director for Africa BRAC International Fifi Ogbondeminu Project Director, Adolescents 360 (A360) Population Services International (PSI) Alice Odhiambo Youth Innovation Champion, Adolescents 360 (A360) Kenya Population Services Kenya (PSK)