2nd September 2024
We are delighted to share the exciting news that Steve Murigi has joined us as our new CEO.
Steve brings vast experience and thoughtful insight to WeSeeHope having worked across communications, advocacy, partnerships and programs in the international development sector for nearly two decades.
For much of his career, Steve worked at Africa’s leading health INGO, AMREF Health Africa, in Kenya, Uganda and the UK. Here, he was responsible for developing innovative multi-stakeholder programs and partnerships with some of AMREF’s biggest corporate partners, including GSK, Barclays, and the Guardian.
Most recently, Steve has been CEO of Primary Care International (PCI), a global organization dedicated to improving primary care through innovative and cost-effective models. In his time there, Steve led exciting new partnerships with leading health organizations and NGOs. These included collaborations with Save the Children and the Tropical Health Education Trust (THET) to enhance healthcare access and quality in underserved regions.
Steve is passionate about nurturing localized and people-centred ways of working, values that are shared and championed by WeSeeHope and our partners across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Steve explains: “Recently, I embarked on a 10-day trip to Malawi and Tanzania, where I met with partners and key stakeholders and saw firsthand the locally-led, impactful work WeSeeHope is having on communities. It’s inspiring to be part of an organization that truly walks the talk and commits to long-term, equitable partnerships with organizations embedded in the communities we serve, and is so clearly focused on long-term, sustainable solutions.
“I am thrilled to be joining the team and am excited to build on all that has been achieved under Mark Glen’s 18 years of leadership. I look forward to connecting with the many supporters who have been so integral to WeSeeHope’s success so far and looking to the future for this ambitious and highly effective charity.”
WeSeeHope Founders, Phil and Wendy Wall, comment: “We are delighted to have Steve on board at such a pivotal time for the organization. His impressive experience, deep knowledge and communication skills will enhance our capacity as we look to develop our fundraising efforts and establish ourselves as an organization of choice for the generous philanthropy within the USA.”
