Carter Dillard and Zahara Nabakooza

Carter Dillard is the policy adviser for the Fair Start Movement. He previously served as an Honors Program attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice and with a national security law agency before developing a comprehensive account of reforming family planning for the Yale Human Rights and Development Law Journal. He is a contributor to the Observatory. Zahara Nabakooza is a passionate advocate for children’s rights and climate action, dedicated to creating a safer and more sustainable future for young people. As the founder of Huruma Foundation, she leads initiatives focused on child welfare, education, and protection, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive. Driven by the urgent need for climate justice, she engages in awareness campaigns, sustainability programs, and policy advocacy to address the impact of environmental challenges on vulnerable communities. Through advocacy and collaboration, she works toward a world where every child grows up in a safe and healthy environment.