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Pinky Ghelani

Pinky Ghelani is a Kenyan media personality and advocate for dignity, empowerment, and inclusion. She has been a high profile supporter for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, since 2017, using her voice to shine a spotlight on the strength and resilience of refugee women and girls.

Pinky’s journey with UNHCR began with a visit to Kakuma refugee camp in 2017, where she engaged with displaced communities and deepened her commitment to refugee rights. In 2019, she returned to Kakuma, this time focusing on supporting women through storytelling and dignity-centered engagement. Her experiences in the field inspired the launch of The Sustainable Livelihoods Initiative, designed to amplify the potential of refugee women through skills and visibility.

She has played a prominent role in UNHCR’s public advocacy, including:

  • hosting Kenya’s World Refugee Day virtual event in 2020
  • leading community engagement events
  • supporting the LuQuLuQu “Party of One” COVID-19 campaign.

In 2023, she joined the #BongaForLife campaign, raising funds and awareness for displaced women and girls, and participated in the “Share Your Light” Diwali campaign, encouraging solidarity through giving.

Across every platform, whether on-air, online, or in-person, Pinky brings warmth, authenticity, and a deep belief in the power of storytelling to connect and uplift. Her advocacy continues to remind the world that when women are supported, communities thrive.