Gemma Holding is the Chief Executive of Article 25, leading its mission to deliver sustainable buildings for vulnerable communities worldwide. Gemma has led Article 25 since 2022, during which time the organisation won the RIBA International Excellence Award 2024 and multiple AIA awards related to sustainability.
With a strong background in international development and Africa, Gemma has held roles at The British Red Cross and Christian Aid. She also serves as Vice Chairman of the Westminster Africa Business Group at the House of Commons, advocating for sustainable infrastructure and development across the continent.
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Building with community voices: the power of co-designing spaces with the people who use them
Let’s shift the dynamic from building for communities to building with them to ensure every construction project in the development sector is inclusive, sustainable, and truly meets people’s need.
Building better futures together: delivering sustainable buildings with NGOs across the globe
Countless NGOs deliver essential healthcare and education in the world’s poorest countries. However, delivering these crucial services requires robust hospitals, clinics, and schools that are fit for purpose. Article 25 Chief Executive Gemma Holding talks us through how her organisation delivers this critical infrastructure.