Angeline Murimirwa, CEO of CAMFED, a charity providing scholarships to African girls, has been named one of Time magazine's most influential people. Murimirwa, a former scholarship recipient herself, overcame poverty and obstacles to education. CAMFED has expanded significantly under her leadership, supporting millions of children's education and fostering a movement of young women volunteers. Murimirwa emphasizes the crucial importance of girls' education and aims to leverage her new platform to further this cause.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.