OkayAfrica 100 Women: Gelila Bekele

Meet Gelila Bekele, an Ethiopian model, activist, and filmmaker. She's a self-described village girl and proud of it. Because of that, she helps support access to clean water and education, two aspects that are crucial for longterm sustainability. This way, we can make sure that "Africa is not a dumping ground for aid."

Go to 100women.okayafrica.com to read more about her work and mission. Follow the hashtag #Okay100WOmen to learn about other incredible African women.