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Meet Jackie Okao.

Jackie is the in-country advocacy coordinator for our Global Health Advocacy Incubator’s road safety program in Uganda. She works with leaders and community groups throughout the country to reduce driving injuries and deaths. Prior to joining us, Jackie worked for over 12 years in humanitarian aid and international development for organizations like Oxfam GB, CARE USA and Norwegian Refugee Council – on issues including displaced persons and refugees, labor rights for women, land rights and child protection. Her broad range of experience and her ability to truly listen to affected communities makes her a powerful advocate.

“If you give people the right information, they’re able to fight for their own rights.”

As part of our 25th anniversary celebration, our Voices in the Fight profile series showcases the incredible power of advocates we've worked with over the years. Look out for a new profile every other Wednesday through May 5th, when we cap off our year-long anniversary celebration in-person at this year’s Youth Advocates of the Year Awards!

–The Tobacco-Free Kids team