ALA Alumni
Edward Ndopu
Edward Ndopu is an award-winning, internationally
acclaimed activist and humanitarian.

Edward Ndopu is an award-winning, internationally acclaimed activist and humanitarian. He was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy at age two and given only five years to live. He has gone on to become a beacon of hope and possibility for people with disabilities around the world. In recognition of this, Eddie was recently appointed by the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres to serve as one of the 17 Advocates for the Sustainable Development Goals. He also serves as a Global Ambassador for the Nobel Peace Prize-Winning Organization, Humanity, and Inclusion. Eddy is the Founder of Beyond Zero, an organization that aims to define a new brand of social impact and social justice advocacy, ensuring that no one is left behind.