Julius Mbeya
The Idea
Organization
Lwala Community Alliance
Malaria, pneumonia, and diarrhea kill kids—but they’re easy to cure if treated fast. Clinic distance and cost get in the way. Take care to their doorstep and you can save lives.
About Julius
Julius is a public health practitioner and community builder. He studied Political Science & Public Administration in Nairobi and Peacebuilding in Switzerland and went on to work at INGOs like ActionAid Denmark and United Nations Development Programme in Kenya. A few years ago, he returned to his own roots to bring health care to forgotten rural villages through Lwala's innovative model. He was named the Angel for Africa 2018 in recognition of his community building efforts.
