Theo Sowa is an independent advisor and former UK Charity Commissioner working on a wide range of international issues, with a focus on social development and children and youth. Her recent work includes evaluation, policy and organisational development with UNICEF, UNDP, the Commonwealth Secretariat, the African Women’s Development Fund, DfID and the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Born in Ghana, she has lived and worked in various parts of Africa, Europe, the USA and Asia. She is a board member and advisor to various charities including the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation, Comic Relief (Chair of International Grants Committee) and the Refugee Council.