Sabrina Elba

Activist, CEO, Global Citizen Europe Chair and UN Goodwill Ambassador for IFAD Sabrina Dhowre Elba is a CEO, Actress and Activist. Born in Vancouver, Canada and of Somali Descent, she is passionate about gender equality and was appointed UN Goodwill Ambassador for IFAD in April 2020, dedicating her efforts to the challenges faced by rural women and girls. Sabrina also works with a variety of civil society organisations, including Farm Africa raising funds to help farmers across eastern Africa, and Conservation International on environmental issues. She chairs the European board for Global Citizen and has been a keynote speaker at leading global events. Sabrina’s commitment to diversity, equality, and sustainability is reflected in her skincare brand, S’ABLE Labs, which she co-founded alongside her husband, Idris, to shine a light on the needs of melanin-rich skin. The inclusive range features responsibly sourced ingredients, with a focus on African botanicals, in collaboration with smallholder farmers from across the continent.