Carmen Merab

Carmen Merab

Communications & Influence Manager

Carmen is a Senior Communications and Influence Manager at BFA Global. She works across the organization to develop and implement knowledge products and amplify organizational impact and influence. Prior to joining BFA, she worked as a consultant for the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), Pepper Concepts, a design and advertising agency and Habari Consulting. Prior to that, she worked for Access Afya in the Monitoring and Evaluation office and at the Federation of Women Groups-Kenya as a Program Coordinator and then as Executive Director. She holds an MA degree in Sustainable International Development from the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University and a BA in Social and Behavioral Sciences from the University of Southern Maine.

Publications by this author

From idea to impact: Fellow experiences at a climate venture launcher
Climate Action |

From idea to impact: Fellow experiences at a climate venture launcher

As the world grapples with escalating climate challenges, startups offering innovative solutions for climate adaptation and resilience are more...

By Carmen Merab
Shop Zetu

Shop Zetu

Shop Zetu is a multi-brand, multi-vendor e-commerce platform based in Kenya. It is designed to connect buyers with local...

By BFA GLOBAL
LEWOCO (Lower Eastern Women Cooperative Society)

LEWOCO (Lower Eastern Women Cooperative Society)

LEWOCO, formed in 2022, is a women-led cooperative uniting nearly 2,000 artisans from the Machakos region, supporting them across...

By BFA GLOBAL
KIRDI (Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute)

KIRDI (Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute)

KIRDI, established under the Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute Act of 2022, is a national research institution focused...

By BFA GLOBAL
Powered by People

Powered by People

Powered by People is a B2B platform that empowers independent, diverse makers and brands by providing access to international...

By BFA GLOBAL
Nawirika Foundation

Nawirika Foundation

The Nawirika Foundation primarily empowers women entrepreneurs in low-income Kenyan communities, helping them enhance the quality of early childhood...

By BFA GLOBAL
Digital payments for vaccine campaigns: an executive summary
Digital Financial Services |

Digital payments for vaccine campaigns: an executive summary

Prompt, regular, and accurate payments promise big improvements in health campaigns, such as vaccines, that rely on a large...

By Benjamin Mazzotta PhD
Bridging the digital divide: How Vua is bringing GenAI and SMS to small-scale fishers
Climate Action |

Bridging the digital divide: How Vua is bringing GenAI and SMS to small-scale fishers

Startups are increasingly using Generative AI (GenAI) to streamline their operations and reach more customers. This is becoming more...

By Carmen Merab
[Press release] Jobtech Alliance Welcomes Eight New Platforms to Its Ecosystem
Inclusive Jobtech |

[Press release] Jobtech Alliance Welcomes Eight New Platforms to Its Ecosystem

Nairobi, Kenya, July 29, 2024 – The Jobtech Alliance steered by Mercy Corps and BFA Global has announced its second...

By Carmen Merab
[Press Release] Ten African Startups Selected to Receive Funding to Develop Blue and Green Economy Solutions
Climate Action |

[Press Release] Ten African Startups Selected to Receive Funding to Develop Blue and Green Economy Solutions

Nairobi, Kenya, July 1st, 2024 – BFA Global, FSD Africa, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)...

By Carmen Merab