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Hi 
, I’m Lydia Charles Moyo
supporting young women and girls in Africa
A passionate visionary leader, a trailblazing innovator, and a driving force behind initiatives that
liberate young women from poverty and amplify their potential.
Welcome to my journey with girls and young women in Africa
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“Girls should not be limited to dreams, the bigger the dream the bigger the chance”
“A Girl who is financially independent is confident”
“It is time to break free from confined boxes and embrace our inner power to effect change”
Lydia Moyo. Executive Director Her Initiative
About Me
Redefining narratives and unboxing girls and young women from poverty
Lydia Charles Moyo is a visionary leader dedicated to liberate young women and girls from poverty and advance women and girls rights in Africa.Her work focuses on economic empowerment and localized technologies to foster financial resilience and influence social outcomes.She celebrates and bets on Girls’ potential. Lydia defines a story of girls and young women in Africa as resilient, powerful and positive leaders that can inspire generations.
Through Her Initiative and Panda Digital, Lydia is enhancing access to skills and resources to improve livelihood and supporting young women and girls to take charge of their lives.Lydia is a proud 2023 East Africa Acumen fellow and Mandela washington fellow and 2024 Collaborative learning Initiative(CLI) fellow
Lydia’s Initiatives
“Lydia’s work is transformative—
empowering women, changing lives across Tanzania.”
Global Citizen, 2024 Prize Winner
“Her Initiative is a beacon of hope—
breaking barriers, building futures for women.”
UNDP Funguo, Innovation Week
“Panda Digital is revolutionary—
reshaping education, empowering young women.”
Tanzania Digital Awards, 2023
Media
As Seen On
Lydia has been featured on local and global media outlets
My Network
Partners
Lydia works with amazing organizations that share our vision for empowering women and girls.
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Recognition & Awards
Celebrating Excellence and Global Recognition
Global Citizen Prize Winner 2024
Lydia Charles at Global Citizen Festival in the United States
Female NGO of the Year 2024
Lydia recognised during Tanzania Digital Awards ceremony
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KBF Africa Prize 2023–2024
The cover story of KBF Magazine.
UNDP Funguo 2022 – Innovation Week Award
Lydia recognized at Tanzania Innovation Week
2025 Liaison for Young Women Leaders
Lydia has accepted a ministerial appointment as a Young Women Leaders Liaison in Tanzania
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2023 Mkuki Innovation Award Against Gender-Based Violence
Lydia receiving Mkuki Innovation Award for tackling gender-based violence heads on.
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