Eva Barasa

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Eva Anyumba Barasa is currently a fellow at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Somalia. In 2021, she obtained a B.A. Hons. in International Business and Trade at the African Leadership University, Rwanda. In her studies, Eva’s mission was to understand the philanthropic approach of the private sector in Africa and globally through an analysis of financial support for NGOs. Her background led her to explore diverse industries as a business, marketing, and strategy professional within the nonprofit, fintech, insurance, and digital commerce industries. Her background as an intrapreneur led her to seek out solutions that enhance financial inclusion when it is needed most. Her passion for empowering communities is evident in the founding of Valleyhub, dedicated to growing digital adoption among micro-businesses in East Africa. Approve, Disrupt Africa, and Forbes have recognized her efforts. Additionally, she is a mentor for the 2023 Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship for Entrepreneurship program, successfully guiding her mentees through the ideation to launch phase of growing successful businesses in multiple industries. A huge step from being a previous participant. Eva believes giving back, building lasting connections, and seeking out growth are keys to success.