Edmilson Angelo
2026-2027 Obama Foundation Africa Leader
Founder and Director, Change 1’s Life
Angola
Edmilson Angelo is the founder and director of Change 1’s Life, a social enterprise dedicated to developing sustainable solutions to combat poverty and expand opportunities across Southern Africa. Edmilson propels grassroots youth actors into change agents through mobilizing their support in practical interventions such as distributing essential supplies, establishing mobile food banks, and providing healthcare access. Change 1’s Life has grown into one of Africa’s fastest-growing nonprofit organizations, successfully reaching over eight million people across four countries through seven major projects. Edmilson brings 15 years of hands-on experience and a clear sense of where he wants to go next in the policy-shaping realm.
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