Kingsley Kalu

Kelsey is a dedicated health advocate and the Founder/Executive Director of DeKhay’s Envo and STAG in Nigeria. With a focus on marginalized communities, Kelsey has led advocacy, research, and policy efforts that promote health equity, reaching over 200,000 individuals and fostering partnerships across Africa and globally.

As the Advocacy, Policy, and Communication Director at Think Positive Live Positive Support Initiative, Kelsey has led impactful campaigns, securing resources in funding and reaching millions through Comprehensive Sexuality Education. Their work includes advocating for policy inclusion, leading the #YGBQTDigitalInclusion campaign for gender-sensitive digital spaces, and promoting the U=U message among marginalized men in Lagos through Campaign_USSH.

Kelsey is also a Climate Adaptation Specialist and Project Lead at DeKhay’s Envo, where they have influenced policy changes and secured resources for sustainable farming practices. Recognized as an EVWA Changemaker in 2023, a 2024 Rise Up Fellow, and a 2024 Mandela Washington Fellow, Kelsey’s leadership extends to climate resilience and smallholder farmer empowerment.
Internationally, Kelsey has championed data privacy rights for marginalized communities through the #mydataourhealth campaign with Transform Health and advocated for minority representation at CYGEN. They currently lead numerous Projects addressing funding and capacity challenges for grassroots CSOs, and a UNFPA-funded initiative to digitize Comprehensive Sexuality Education for out-of-school marginalized youth living with HIV.

With expertise in public health, advocacy, and community engagement, Kelsey’s efforts continue to advance social justice, health equity, and inclusive policy reform.