James Waruiru is a Kenyan Male born on September the 9th. James is educated in social work. He became passionately engaged in social innovation after losing his sister to HIV/Aids, who succumbed after a spirited fight against the disease, stigma, poverty and limited information. In her honour, James Founded Fountain of Hope Youth Initiative Group (FOHYIG), which he works for full time as a Project Coordinator. Under James’ leadership, FOHYIG won global recognition from Kansas University. FOHYIG is a member of Global Health Council, Youth Consortium for Progress, AWID-Association for Women’s Rights in Development, and Teach a Man to Fish Network. James is a correspondent for Early Life Online Radio where he passionately writes on philanthropy, women and orphans, rights and current affairs. James’ ambition is to continue his work as a leader in philanthropy and sustainable development. In his free time James loves to travel, mingle with friends, dance, watch soccer and take photographs.
