Lene Øverland

COO, Breadline Africa

Lene is from Norway.

Lene Øverland has over two decades of leadership experience and expertise in public health, gender equality, women’s leadership, sexual and reproductive rights and health, resource mobilisation, effective communication, and early childhood development. Throughout her career, she has prioritised good governance and strategic planning to design and implement programmes that truly make a difference.

Her passion for operational excellence has fuelled her success in building strategic partnerships with funders, civil society organisations and governments. By working together, we can pave the way for sustainable change. Lene excels in operational excellence and strategic partnership-building. Her expertise encompasses several critical thematic areas:

• Universal Healthcare: Ensuring every individual has access to essential health services.

• Early Childhood Development: Laying the foundation for lifelong success through targeted interventions.

• Women’s Leadership: Empowering women to take their rightful place in decision-making.

• Sexual and Reproductive Rights and Health: Advocating for informed choices and access to necessary services.

• Resource Mobilisation: Strategising to secure the funding necessary for impactful initiatives.

• Effective Communication: Crafting messages that inspire action and foster collaboration.

  In today’s world, the call for integrated and inclusive approaches is louder than ever. Lene is committed to leveraging her experience and network to drive transformative change across these critical areas.