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On the world stage for women’s health.

From local classrooms to the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, Elle International’s work has been recognised by some of the most respected institutions in global health, philanthropy and innovation.

Featured · 2024

Bloomberg New Economy Catalyst

Founder & CEO Chelsea Anne Hornby was named to the 2024 Bloomberg New Economy Catalyst list — a global cohort of leaders building solutions to the world’s biggest challenges, recognising Elle International’s work to destigmatise menstruation and expand women’s health access.

She joined an international cohort spanning health, climate and technology — the only women’s-health founder representing South Africa.

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Awards & honours

Recognised by the institutions shaping the future

Bloomberg New Economy Catalyst

Global Catalyst cohort, 2024 — recognising breakthrough founders.

Rockefeller Foundation — Big Bets Community

Member, spotlighted for a bold, systemic approach to change.

Vital Voices Global Fellow

Founder recognised among emerging global women leaders.

MIT Solve — Global Health Challenge

Selected solution, 2024, for a holistic and scalable model.

Mastercard — Top SME Leader, Healthcare

Named top SME leader in healthcare for Africa & the Middle East.

Mail & Guardian — Top 200 Young South Africans

Honoured among the country’s most influential young leaders.

Empire Partner Foundation Tech Award

Leadership & Community Building, 2023.

ITU Partner2Connect Coalition

Digital commitments announced, 2024 — connectivity for women’s health.

Memberships & networks

Part of the ecosystem building women’s health

Elle International is focused on being part of regional, national and international development networks pertaining to women’s health — collaborating across academia, government and industry, and undertaking local and international grants.

Member

Global Health Connector

Member of the Global Health Connector (ECHAlliance) network — advancing health equity through technology, data and AI for women’s health.

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Community

Rockefeller Big Bets Community

Member of the Rockefeller Foundation’s community of bold, systemic changemakers.

Coalition

ITU Partner2Connect

Signatory to the digital coalition driving meaningful connectivity for women’s health.

Fellowship

Vital Voices

Founder is a Vital Voices global fellow within its network of women leaders.

Solver

MIT Solve

Selected solver in the 2024 Global Health Challenge community.

Cohort

Bloomberg New Economy

Part of the 2024 New Economy Catalyst cohort of global founders.

In the press

Elle International in the media

Coverage and features across women’s health, innovation and impact — spanning Elle International, ElleCup, ElleHealth and founder Chelsea Hornby. For press enquiries, interviews or assets, contact our team.

Vital Voices
Chelsea Hornby — Global Fellow profile
2024
Mastercard
Elle International CEO wins Mastercard Women SME Leaders Award — “The Health Custodian”
2024
MIT Solve
2024 Global Health Challenge — Elle International & ElleHealth solution
2024
IRCAI · UNESCO
ElleHealth named to the Top 100 global AI projects for the SDGs
2024
Global Health Connector
Meet Elle International, advancing access to safe and affordable solutions for women’s health
2024
forgood
Elle International — women’s health & social impact across the life course
2024
Bloomberg
The Bloomberg New Economy Catalyst List 2024 — Chelsea Anne Hornby
2024
Rockefeller Foundation
Big Bets Community Spotlight: applying a Big Bets mindset to women’s health
2024
ITU · Partner2Connect
Elle International commits its digital health platforms to the global connectivity coalition
2024
Mail & Guardian
200 Young South Africans — Chelsea Anne Hornby, women’s health
2024
Empire Partner Foundation
Tech Award — Leadership & Community Building
2023
Global Citizen
Organisations fighting to help women & girls in Africa have better periods
2022
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Brand & logos

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Founder bio & headshots

Chelsea Anne Hornby, approved imagery.

Fact sheet

Impact figures, history and project summaries.