Grant Champions: From Purpose to Impact
Published September 15, 2025 by pgalums in
Grant Champions: From Purpose to Impact
In this third chapter of our Grant Champion series, we celebrate P&G Alumni who are delivering real, measurable impact across Africa. Whether it’s planting coconut trees in Sierra Leone, growing businesses in Uganda, or mentoring young leaders in Rwanda, these champions are transforming lives by combining operational excellence with a heart for service. Their leadership—rooted in P&G principles—is creating lasting change for individuals, families, and communities.
Health and Hope | Arts to End Genocide, Mali
Champion: Jim Bisbee
After 24 years at P&G, Jim Bisbee brings his talents to Arts to End Genocide, where he serves as Board President. From training local leaders to writing grants, Jim’s efforts have helped open a free children’s clinic (serving 11,000+ youth) and deliver shoes to 3,700+ children.
“We’re small, but mighty. The mission is enormous—but so is the reward.” – Jim Bisbee
This impact is also a family affair—his daughter Lisa, also a P&G alum, supports branding and design.
Building Community Resilience | United Way Ghana
Champion: Janet Butler
Janet Butler, a 28-year P&G Engineering alum, was been a cornerstone of United Way Ghana for nearly two decades. As a Governance Council member, she supported education, health, and economic stability programs.
“It’s about building not just systems—but a movement of active citizen leadership.” – Janet Butler
United Way Ghana has become a beacon of locally-led, sustainable development.
Sweet Success | Partners Worldwide, Eswatini
Champion: Jim Louwsma
Via its partnership with Partners Worldwide, P&G alum Jim Louwsma helped AfricaWorks Swaziland (AWS) distribute 756 beehives to 378 farmers, producing 11,250+ kilograms of honey in their first harvest—generating enough revenue to fund 750 more hives next year.
“It’s about income, resilience, and long-term scalability.” – Jim Louwsma
Jim also guided AWP through a leadership transition, ensuring future sustainability.
From Maize to Miracles | Just Earth, Kenya
Champion: Alex Lloyd Davies
With 16 years in P&G Brand Management and CBD, Alex supports Just Earth, which is transforming smallholder farms through sustainable agriculture.
“I’ve met people who turned scrappy maize fields into towering 12-foot crops.” – Alex Lloyd Davies
Through farm schools and business training, these families are growing futures as well as food.
Dancing for Change | World Dance for Humanity, Rwanda
Champion: Betsy Stivers
Betsy Stivers, a 20+ year alum in Manufacturing and Product Supply, leads the Business Committee for World Dance for Humanity, supporting 25+ women’s cooperatives across Rwanda.
“Our multi-pillar approach—from leadership training to livestock—makes a real difference.” – Betsy Stivers
She helps mentor entrepreneurs, strengthen business systems, and sponsor students.
Girls’ Education & Coconut Trees | Sherbro Foundation, Sierra Leone
Champion: Arlene Golembiewski
After 30 years in P&G Product Supply, Arlene founded Sherbro Foundation to empower girls through education—and fund it through fruit trees.
“We planted 4,500 coconut trees. They now fund scholarships for 800+ girls.” – Arlene Golembiewski
A bold vision turned into 2,000+ scholarships and a sustainable model for community-led education.
Stay tuned for Part 4, where we close out our series by highlighting Grant Champions making waves across North and South America—continuing to embody the P&G legacy of service, innovation, and impact.