Who we are

Evoca Foundation was founded by Naza Alakija in 2018 and is run by a small team of London-based creatives and specialists. 

We work across climate action, education and supporting women and girls to deliver our vision of a world which is prosperous, sustainable and equitable for all.

Investing

We invest in creative, grassroots ideas that help girls, women and the planet to thrive.

Advocating

We advocate for the education to which children and young people—especially girls—are entitled, so they can take control of their futures and the future of the planet.

Accelerating

We accelerate progress through campaigns that draw attention to some of the issues that hold back girls, women and the health of our planet.

Responding

We respond to humanitarian crises by supporting critical interventions and providing emergency aid.

OUR FOCUS AREAS

Planetary Health

Climate change is not an equal-opportunity disaster. Its harshest impact lands on the people who have done the least to cause it: communities with fewer resources, thinner safety nets and infrastructure that was never built to withstand these kinds of shocks. When disaster strikes, these groups have less to fall back on, and recovery is challenging.

Education

Women hold communities together, but their creativity and ingenuity too often go untapped. Evoca exists to change that. We champion the right of every woman and girl to finish her education, build her skills, grow in confidence and take a seat at the table where decisions are made about her own future and the future of the planet we all share.

Supporting
Women & Girls

Around 80% of people displaced by climate change are women and girls. For many girls, the first casualty of a climate-related disaster is their place in the classroom. As the crisis deepens existing inequalities, women and girls find their most basic rights pushed further out of reach. Overlooked and undervalued, they are far more likely than boys to be pulled out of school, losing the skills that could shape their futures. The same fault lines that keep girls out of education also expose women and girls to violence and exploitation. As climate shocks multiply, those risks intensify.

Our Team

  • Naza Alakija

    Founder & CEO

    Naza is the Founder and CEO of Evoca Foundation. Alongside her work with the Foundation, Naza advises institutions, governments and global investors on strategy and cross-sector collaboration. Born in Tehran and raised in the United Kingdom, Naza holds a Master’s in International Relations from Queen Mary University of London. She is currently a Gender Equality Philanthropy Fellow at the LSE Marshall Institute, and speaks fluent English, Farsi and Portuguese.

  • Pandora Haydon

    Chief of Staff

    Pandora has worked for over 12 years in strategic communications, press, media and creative campaigns. She shapes evidenced-based narratives to deliver lasting policy change across international development, health inequalities, sustainability and human rights.

  • Ivana Lucic

    Strategic Programme Manager

    Ivana's journey began as a refugee from the Balkan wars in the 1990s, instilling in her a profound commitment to supporting causes that uplift and empower women. With a professional background in marketing, advertising, and innovation strategy, she is passionate about driving purpose-led initiatives that create meaningful impact.

  • Eliza Haydon

    Operations Officer

    Eliza spent a year at the London School of Economics studying Economics before going on to run a small hotel in Greece. She has experience in communications and administrative roles with small charities and UK-based businesses, supporting them with operational challenges, copywriting needs and keeping on top of day-to-day requirements.

  • Naedine Martin

    Head of Digital Storytelling & Engagement

    Naedine brings nine years’ experience in digital marketing, specialising in social content, brand strategy and campaign production. She has led multi-platform storytelling for clients across fashion, tech and culture, combining creative leadership with data-led insights. Advocacy for women and girls is a driving force behind her work, influencing her creative direction and the initiatives she supports.