The Global Fund to fight HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria
Rukia Mannikko
Community, Rights and Gender Advisor for Africa and Middle East
Rukia Männikkö is an international professional- investor and innovator in social impact projects, and philanthropic initiatives. Originally from Kenya, she is based in Geneva, working with The Global Fund, as regional advisor on addressing gender and human rights barriers and strengthening community responses to ensure increased access to health services in Africa and Middle East. Her achievements include set up and coordination of the Global Fund AGYW program; set up and management of women and girls funds co-funded with private sector philanthropy: Her Voice Fund. She continues to shape policies and legal reforms and serves in Boards.