We all know that real change is deeply human — and these four stories proved it for us before the summer…
As sponsors of this year’s Social Impact and Sustainability Award at the Women in Change Awards, Uuna had the pleasure of recognising four extraordinary people whose work is changing lives, communities and systems.
It was a privilege to hear these stories — in many of the interviews we had to hold back tears.
Thanks to Uuna’s fellow judging panel Fran Page and Robin Hobbs – who were part of Uuna’s journey to become a BCorp.
There are so many incredible people doing incredible things in the world – there is so much positivity when we look.
The purpose, strength, and humanity we saw in people from reading the entries and interviewing the finalists will stay with us for a long time.
Caroline Wanjiru Kiunga-Kihusa – winner
After losing her first child, Caroline founded Still A Mum — now a pan-African nonprofit supporting over 8,000 bereaved parents and challenging silence around baby loss. Today, as Global Humanitarian Relief Director at UPS, she leads global aid delivery across crises. A powerful example of turning personal pain into purpose on a global scale.
Caroline Roodhouse MCIPR
Following the sudden loss of her husband to suicide, Caroline founded Daddy Blackbird Consulting — creating space for honest conversations around suicide grief. Through personal talks and national media appearances, she’s helping countless people find strength, healing, and hope.
Evie Roodhouse (age 16) – special recognition award
Evie bravely joined her mum in speaking out about suicide after losing her father when she was nine years old — from a school assembly to national tv — she is breaking stigma in relation to suicide and helping others feel less alone. Her Special Recognition Award honoured a young leader whose empathy, clarity and courage are already making an extraordinary impact.
Miranda Rennie
From a marketing career in whisky to water, Miranda co-created Save Our Streams — the UK’s largest water conservation initiative. Her culturally intelligent and creative campaigns have saved a whopping 31.7 billion litres of water and counting, reshaping how we think (and act) on sustainability.
A heartfelt thank you to Alison, Sarah and Helena at Women In Change for creating such a moving celebration.
And to all the finalists — thank you for showing us what real, people-led change looks like in action.
