Hon. Elizabeth Akinyi Mökkönen
A bridge between two worlds rooted in Nyakach, thriving in Finland, and standing firm for justice, education, and social protection. Hon. Elizabeth Akinyi Mökkönen’s journey is a testament to resilience, advocacy, and the belief that public service must remain accountable to the people.
With over 20 years of experience in community health, social work, and advocacy, Elizabeth has led initiatives that empower women, protect vulnerable families, and strengthen transparency in public leadership. Her work continues to inspire collaboration between citizens, institutions, and global partners.

We put the people at the heart of accountable leadership.
For over two decades, Hon. Elizabeth Akinyi Mökkönen has worked across communities and countries — championing education, health, social justice, and transparency in public service.
A Journey of Purpose and Leadership
From Nyakach to Finland, Hon. Elizabeth Akinyi Mökkönen has dedicated her life to empowering communities, advancing women’s rights, and promoting accountable leadership across borders.
2015 – 2020
International Policy and Health Programs Programme Coordinator, EU Commission on Human Rights Bachelor’s in Nursing, Arcada University of Applied Sciences – Finland (2015) Founder, COFAS Kenya (2013)2000 – 2015
Grassroots Advocacy & Women’s Empowerment Programme Coordinator, Parliamentarians for Women’s Health (Project under ICW) Programme Lead, South Sudan Women’s Empowerment Network Community Social Worker2021 – Present
Global Leadership & Advocacy Executive Director, COFAS Hoiva Oy (Finland) Founder, COFAS Hoiva Ry (Finland) Champion for Accountability, Ongoing Master’s in Global & Public Health, University of Tampere2015 – 2020
International Policy and Health Programs Programme Coordinator, EU Commission on Human Rights: Strengthened regional partnerships promoting equality and sustainable development. Bachelor’s in Nursing, Arcada University of Applied Sciences – Finland (2015): Enhanced professional capacity in global health and patient advocacy. Founder, COFAS Kenya (2013): Established a rights-based organization uniting Kenya and Finland for gender equality and community empowerment.2010
Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences – University of Nairobi


