Victoria Merab Akinyi is a community leader, social entrepreneur, and visual artist committed to building equitable, creative, and economically sustainable communities. Born and raised in Uganda, she transformed her lived experiences of poverty, loss, and resilience into an international career centered on education, empowerment, and creative innovation.

As the Founder and CEO of Streetlights Uganda, she creates transformative programs for street-connected children and underprivileged women through creative education and vocational training. She also leads VM Interiors Africa, a sustainable design company bridging ecological design and community-based creativity.

Her work sits at the intersection of art, social justice, community development, and global citizenship. Each project is approached with a sense of honesty and curiosity, looking for what feels authentic, what will last, and what will bring meaningful change for years to come.