Lilian Sabuni is CEO and co-founder of Lift Them Up Foundation. She was inspired to start this NGO following her own childhood story.

Her mother died when she was in grade five, and her grandmother Neatness took care of Lilian since then. Her grandmother raised her, giving her an education until she was able to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Community Economic Development. Her grandmother received support from friends in Sweden, where they sponsored Lilian until she became an independent adult. Lilian says her education would not have been possible if she wasn’t sponsored. Now she wants to give back to the community by supporting disadvantaged children and youth to reach their goals.

In this role, Lilian builds upon her experience working with Compassion International Tanzania, where she supported children and youth in accessing education.