Mable Chileshe [she/her]

ZAMBIA | Health/Reproductive Health
Mable is a changemaker dedicated to adolescent health and education, digital safety for marginalized populations, and the participation of women and girls in STEM. While pursuing her degree in computer science from 2018 to 2023, Mable discovered the transformative power of technology to drive social impact. This inspired her to champion digital inclusion, particularly for girls in under-resourced communities.

In 2021, she founded AmplifyHer in STEM, an initiative that has equipped girls across two provinces in Zambia with digital and STEM skills. Her work has earned global recognition, including being named a 2022 Gender Champion by the UN Agency for Telecommunication (ITU), a 2023 Kofi Annan Changemaker, and a Youth Advisor for Digital Opportunity Trust.

Fuelled by her lived experience with chronic illness and migraines, she transitioned from her role at AmplifyHer in 2024 to co-found the Strong Buddies Foundation, a youth-led digital movement offering mental wellness support to adolescents and youth with chronic health conditions. She is currently leading the development of the Strong Buddies Mobile App to foster peer support.

This bio is updated as of May 2025.