Sabrina Elba

Sabrina Dhowre Elba is a CEO, Actor and Activist.. Born in Montreal, Canada and of Somali Descent, she is passionate about gender equality and promoting the empowerment of women and girls worldwide and was appointed UN Goodwill Ambassador for IFAD in April 2020. 

An advocate for human rights and food security, Sabrina has been a keynote speaker at leading global events and also works with various civil society organizations including Farm Africa, as a co-chair for the European Board for Global Citizen, a board member on environmental issues for Conservation International, an ambassador for mothers2mothers and a patron for S.T.O.R.M. Domestic Violence Charity. 

Sabrina’s commitment to diversity, equality, and sustainability is reflected in her skincare brand, S’ABLE Labs, which she co-founded alongside her husband, Idris, to shine a light on the needs of melanin-rich skin. The inclusive range features responsibly sourced ingredients, with a focus on African botanicals, in collaboration with smallholder farmers from across the continent. In 2023, Sabrina was a recipient of a TIME100 Impact award, and was awarded The Crystal Award from the World Economic Forum. Sabrina also recently received an Honourable Mention alongside Idris Elba at the United Nations SDG Action Campaign Awards.