Dr Stella Bosire named to Commonwealth Foundation’s Civil Society Advisory Governors
Her work spans health policy, gender justice, and climate activism, and she has engaged directly with both grassroots movements and global institutions
Kenyan medic Dr Stella Bosire has been named as one of the Commonwealth Foundation’s Civil Society Advisory Governors (2025-2027), representing Africa.
In its citation, Dr Bosire’s work as a doctor, lawyer, and advocate for equity and human rights.
“Her work spans health policy, gender justice, and climate activism, and she has engaged directly with both grassroots movements and global institutions. With deep ties to civil society networks across the continent—and as a board member of CIVICUS—she brings a valuable regional perspective and a sharp understanding of participatory governance,” it added.
Jacqueline Wong has been picked to represent Asia, Richardo Aiken (Caribbean and the Americas), Dr Ilke Dağlı-Hustings (Europe) and Fuimaono Ofoia (Pacific).
“Our new Civil Society Advisory Governors will play a critical role in the years ahead: not only advising on the Foundation’s continuous improvement, but also by contributing to the development of the programme for the next Commonwealth People’s Forum that will be held in Antigua and Barbuda in 2026.”
“The diversity and richness that our Civil Society Advisory Governors bring to our organisation will ensure that we remain connected and relevant; they are, after all, our bridge to the people of the Commonwealth—and we are committed to learning from them so they can guide and inspire our work,” the Commonwealth Foundation said.
Dr Bosire, a Tutu Fellow, was in 2023 appointed interim chairperson of the Board at Amnesty International Kenya.
Stella is Founder and Executive Director of the Africa Center for Health Systems and Gender Justice and SWB Consulting. She has worked for more than 15 years as a global health, gender and equity advocate.
She is an award-winning expert in working with not-for-profit organisations, especially those in the fields of sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender equality, adolescent and youth health, and the rights of sexual and gender minority persons.
She also serves in Global Advisory Committee on Racial Diversity in and Global Initiatives hosted by Matahari Global Solution and also as co-executive director at UHAI – East African Sexual Health and Rights Initiative.
In 2020, Dr Bosire was awarded the Commonwealth Point of Light award for her tireless championing of rights and mentorship of some of society’s most vulnerable people.
