Noreen Asekenye

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Noreen Asekenye uses storytelling as a powerful driver for change. Through her nonprofit organization, Tell a Story Foundation, Noreen nurtures individual and community narratives and shares authentic stories told by real people to contribute to a humane world.

Tell a Story Foundation has documented stories of over 100 unsung community heroes in Uganda to remind us that ordinary people can do amazing things and that we are all capable of being leaders. The foundation has connected over 200 people to join fireside storytelling sessions as a tool to share stories and build conversations around social issues that affect the community. These fireside session have raised over 500 storybooks to support marginalized children in the Namutumba dDistrict of Uganda. The Tell a Story Foundation has also used storytelling to raise autism awareness. Their autism-focused story sessions culminated in a charity walk that raised $300 to renovate a local school that supports learners with autism.

Noreen is a fellow of renowned organizations, including Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), Accountablity Lab Global, and Project Girls for Girls Uganda. She has received recognition for her significant contributions, including being a recipient of the Humanitarian Awards Global, Top 30 under 30 Opportunity Desk Changemakers, New Vision Uganda Top 40 under 40 Women Making Impact, and HerGenuity Afrika change maker.

“As a Visionary Leader, a heavy demand is placed on me to see generations connected and transformed by the true stories they told and listened too, the love and service we gave to our communities, countries and the world to make it a better place.”