Journey to leadership
Finding belonging at the leadership table.
Solange Tuyishime Keita
A journey of incredible resilience, perseverance and heart-centred leadership.
Solange Tuyishime currently serves as the President and CEO of Elevate International, a UNICEF Canada Ambassador and Founder of Naylah’s Legacy. Standing in the middle of a refugee camp with a childhood promise to make the world better, Solange is accelerating her commitment is to advance women and girls’ leadership globally while advocating for the most vulnerable children.
Solange Tuyishime Keita
01 — President & CEO
Solange currently serves as the President and CEO of Elevate International.
“As President & CEO of Elevate International, I have dedicated the last five years advancing women’s leadership globally while removing barriers and supporting girl’s education internationally. Through surviving war and genocide as a child, I gained the wisdom to understand the importance of women’s leadership and economic power in all areas of society. As President of Elevate International, I am fortunate to wake up every day knowing that my work contributes to building a world that inspires heart-centered leaders to create positive change for women and make the world better for generations to come.”
02 — UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
UNICEF Canada Ambassador since 2010
Driving change in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfil their potential. Since 2010, I have helped raise over $3.4 million in order for children to survive in the world's toughest places; and I have traveled in the United States, Canada, Mexico, South Africa, Jamaica, Haiti and many more, advocating for the most vulnerable children.
03 — Naylah’s Legacy
The little footprints that will last a lifetime
“Dear Naylah, May your short journey on earth give me the strength and clarity on how I serve the most vulnerable babies and bring hope to mothers around the world.”
As a mother to four beautiful daughters (one in Heaven), Solange and her husband, experienced the loss of their daughter, Naylah, and had to build resilience and gain a new perspective on life. In honour of their baby, Naylah’s Legacy was created to raise funds in support of newborn and premature babies initiatives with the United Nations and Neonatal Intensive Care Unites.
04 — Journey to Miss Universe
Proudly representing Canada at Mrs. World
As an 11 years old girl who once sat in a refugee camp, surviving with the bare minimum, Solange is dedicating this title to encouraging young girls to dream beyond their circumstances, lead change in their communities and take their dreams to new heights.
Solange has been inspiring women and girls internationally with her title with a greater commitment to advance girls’ education globally.
Resilience - Our ability to find hope and purpose through life’s most challenging moments.
Humbly serving to make the world a better place - STK