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International and Diplomacy - September 4, 2024

Lucy Lake joins Yidan Prize Foundation as Director of Global Engagement Hong Kong

 

 

Stanley Ihedigbo

 

 

Yidan Prize Foundation, the global philanthropic foundation behind the world’s highest education accolade, has  announced, Lucy Lake joins as its Director of Global Engagement.

In this newly created role, Lucy will be responsible for developing and implementing plans to expand the Yidan
Prize Foundation’s network and strengthen engagement with its global audience.

Lucy Lake, Director of Global Engagement, Yidan Prize Foundation
Lucy is the former CEO and Executive Advisor at the Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED) and a Yidan Prize
laureate, bringing extensive experience in international education development.

She has spent over 30 years at CAMFED and led award-winning programs that support girls and young women in sub-Saharan Africa to become change leaders in their communities and beyond.

In a statement, the Board of Directors said: “The Board appreciates Lucy’s support for the Yidan Prize Foundation’s growth trajectory as our laureate, as an ambassador of our global learning community, and as a mentor to the team at the Secretariat.”

Commenting on her new role, Lucy said: “I’m excited to be joining the Yidan Prize Foundation team at this important time.

The foundation’s mission to create a better world through education, and its commitment to nurturing the community to achieve this, resonates at so many levels and I’m honored to play a role in helping to bring this to fruition.”

Earlier this year, Edward Ma stepped down from his position as Secretary-General at the Yidan Prize Foundation
and the Board is currently in the process of identifying a new Secretary-General to lead the organization forward
in its mission.

Lucy’s leadership experience in steering CAMFED through its growth will be invaluable during this transition period, with Mabel Woo serving as Acting Secretary-General.

Lucy said: “I look forward to supporting
the team in this next phase, building on the strong foundations laid under Edward’s exemplary leadership.”

The 2024 Yidan Prize laureates will be announced on 26 September.

 

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