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Olmo von Meijenfeldt

Olmo von Meijenfeldt, DWF’s Founding Executive Director, continues to serve as a board member in an executive role. He spearheaded the organisation’s establishment, securing seed funding and guiding its growth with the support of the DWF team. His passions include international solidarity, the African Renaissance, and addressing non-profit financial sustainability while ensuring DWF’s relevance in democracy development.

With nearly 30 years of experience, Olmo has overseen the investment of half a billion Rand in governance, democracy, and human rights initiatives in South Africa and the region. He has also fostered DWF’s growth as a diverse, multi-national African team, emphasizing gender balance and women’s leadership.