About Rachel

Rachel Wanyoike is the Managing Director at Solidaridad East and Central Africa, where she leads efforts to build sustainable and inclusive supply chains through climate-smart agriculture and responsible mining. With a strong background in sustainability and market-driven solutions, she is committed to improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers, workers, and artisanal miners by enhancing their access to better markets, resources, and fair compensation.

Under her leadership, Solidaridad develops and scales innovative solutions that boost productivity, strengthen resilience, and promote environmental stewardship. She works to ensure that farmers, workers, and mining communities receive the necessary support, training, and tools to adopt sustainable practices while improving their economic well-being.

Rachel actively collaborates with policymakers, businesses, and civil society to drive systemic change, ensuring that sustainability efforts translate into meaningful, lasting impacts for local communities while fostering more responsible global supply chains.