Kizito Byenkya is the Global Advocacy Director at the Open Society Foundations. He has extensive experience in advocacy and program management, particularly within human rights and development sectors.
Currently serving as Advocacy Director at Open Society Foundations since June 2010, Kizito oversees a global grant-making portfolio focused on participation rights and human rights defenders, while also leading initiatives in East Africa and Southeast Asia.
Previous roles at Open Society Foundations include Co-director of the DC Office and Director of Campaigns. Kizito is also the founder of CompareAfrique.com, an online forum addressing Africa’s development challenges. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in International Development from American University and a Bachelor’s in International Affairs from The University of Georgia.