United States of America
Batouly Camara a native New Yorker with family roots in Guinea, West Africa, and can often be described as enthusiastic, focused, and passionate. A 2021 Forbes 30 under 30 honoree, 2020 ESPY’s Billie Jean King Sports Humanitarian Honoree, UNITE 2030 Youth Delegate, TEDx speaker, international speaker, author, scholar, and athlete.
The freedom and sense of accomplishment that sports have given to Camara, compelled her to create the same opportunities for young girls and women around the world. Batouly founded Women and Kids Empowerment (W.A.K.E), a nonprofit organization geared toward addressing and supporting her mission to empower girls and women globally.