About Angela nguku
Angela Nguku is the driving force behind White Ribbon Alliance Kenya, championing Reproductive, Maternal, and Newborn Health (RMNH) from the lens of the user. A graduate midwife and a passionate advocate, her advocacy resonates deeply, pushing for the prioritization of the self-articulated needs of women, girls, and newborns and midwives in under-resourced regions. Angela played a critical role in the unprecedented and transformative What Women Want Campaign, emphasizing the ASK-LISTEN-ACT approach, which reshaped programming by centering on the articulated needs of end-users.
Beyond advocacy, Angela’s leadership, expertise and role in WRA Kenya, regional and global platforms, has influenced and still influences policy and strategy. She has actively shed light on crucial topics such as women and girls (people) -led health agendas and the indispensable role of midwives in achieving quality healthcare for all. As the co-chair of the global White Ribbon Alliance movement, Angela continues to drive progress towards equitable RMNH and gender justice worldwide.
