WBN News proudly announces Roda Alamin Abdallah, our newest correspondent and first female representative, will attend the 2026 NGO Summit in Nairobi, where she will interview women leaders and changemakers while amplifying their stories through impactful, on-the-ground reporting.
By: Joseph James Udoh | Columnist | WBN NEWS Africa / Nashville | April 17, 2026
Roda Alamin Abdallah is a refugee leader, WBN News Correspondent, and social entrepreneur based in the Kakuma Refugee Camp. Her work sits at the intersection of advocacy and storytelling, using her voice to amplify underrepresented communities. As the founder of the Women Rise Initiative, she champions the empowerment of women and girls in vulnerable settings, with a strong focus on sexual and reproductive health, dignity, and economic independence.
Alongside her advocacy work, Roda is emerging as a powerful media voice. Supported by Let’s Make THE Difference (LMTD), she will attend the Global NGO Summit as a correspondent for WBN News—tasked with bringing firsthand coverage of the event to a global audience.
Roda on Reporting Women’s Leadership at the Global NGO Summit, in an exclusive interview with WBN News, shared how her role at the summit goes beyond participation. It is about storytelling with purpose.
“I’m not just attending the summit; I’m going there to listen, to document, and to share the stories of women who are leading change in their communities.”
As a WBN News correspondent, her mission is clear: to spotlight women leaders, change makers, and innovators whose work often goes underreported.
“There are so many powerful women doing incredible work, especially in underserved and refugee communities. My role is to bring their voices to the WBN News audience—authentically and with impact.”
Roda explained that her coverage will focus on interviews, field conversations, and real-time insights from women shaping policy, community development, and social innovation.
While her work with the Women Rise Initiative informs her perspective, she is intentional about shifting the spotlight outward at the summit.
Her expectations for the summit are rooted in both impact and connection.
As WBN News continues to expand its coverage of global development and grassroots innovation, Roda’s presence at the summit represents a strategic step toward more inclusive, on-the-ground reporting.
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