Kuruthumu Seleman Kasenya is the founder and executive director of The Smile Initiative in Tanzania, a youth-led organization dedicated to advocating for gender equality within the education system.

As a gender specialist with a background in community development, she is a visionary youth leader committed to promoting gender equality, social change, and human rights.

Kuruthumu Kasenya is also a passionate change-maker, fighting for sustainability, empowering young people, and working tirelessly to eradicate gender-based violence (GBV).