African Novice Nurses and Students Initiative (ANNSI)
Uniting & Empowering Africa's Next Generation of Nursing Leaders
The Challenge: Novice nurses across Africa lacked a unified platform to share knowledge, access mentorship, and advocate for their role in achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and the SDGs.
The Action: Founded ANNSI and served as its first President. Traveled to over 10 African countries (Sudan, Rwanda, Nigeria, Benin, Kenya, Eritrea, Ethiopia, South Africa) to build partnerships, lead workshops, and establish national chapters.
Key Outcomes: Built a pan-African network of novice nurses and students.Delivered workshops on UHC, SDGs, and nursing leadership in multiple countries.Forged connections with the African Union to align with Agenda 2063.Created a sustainable model for cross-border mentorship and collaboration.