Our Founders, @idriselba and @sabrinaelba , are in remarkable company.
We’re proud to see them recognized on the TIME100 Philanthropy List, celebrating leaders helping shape a more equitable and sustainable future through philanthropy, advocacy, and long-term impact.
We’re equally proud to see the work of the Elba Hope Foundation featured in this year’s issue, reflecting the collective effort of the communities, partners, and collaborators driving progress across the UK, the US, and Africa.
In the feature, Idris and Sabrina speak to the importance of investing in community-led solutions across food security, climate resilience, youth opportunity, and sustainable development, work rooted in listening first and building alongside the people closest to the challenges.
This recognition is a reminder that lasting impact is never built alone. 💛
📸 by @kendallbessent for @TIME
#TIME100 #TIME100Philanthropy #ElbaHopeFoundation #HopeInAction
“The days of paternalism are gone”.
Hunger driven by conflict. Short‑term fixes that don’t last. A system that hasn’t always listened.
From maximising smart investment to country leadership, this is how partnership-led approaches to development deliver lasting change.
Full conversation on FCDO YouTube - link in bio.
@sabrinaelba@ifad_org
Building Beauty for Melanin-Rich Skin with Sabrina Dhowre Elba of S’ABLE Labs - E.844
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Sabrina Dhowre Elba for a conversation that moves beyond products and into the deeper question of what it actually means to build a beauty brand today. What unfolds is a thoughtful look at identity, responsibility, and the tension between visibility and credibility in an increasingly saturated industry.
Sabrina shares the realities behind her path—balancing multiple roles while rejecting the idea that success means doing everything at once. Instead, she reframes it as alignment: choosing what matters and being intentional about where energy is placed. That perspective shapes not just how she works, but how she approaches beauty itself.
The conversation also explores how personal experience informs product philosophy. Growing up without access to education or solutions tailored to melanin-rich skin, Sabrina navigated skincare through trial and error—often encountering products that created more imbalance than improvement. That experience led her to question how the industry defines skin concerns and to build an approach rooted in balance, restraint, and long-term skin health rather than quick fixes.
A key dimension of the episode centers on cultural integrity. Sabrina highlights how often ingredients are sourced without acknowledgment of their origins or the communities behind them, and why transparency must extend beyond formulation into the entire supply chain.
Ultimately, this episode reframes beauty as something more intentional and accountable—where meaning, science, and culture intersect.
Listen to the full episode to hear Sabrina Dhowre Elba share her perspective on building beauty with clarity, purpose, and integrity.
#BeautyIndustry #CleanBeauty #MelaninRichSkin #Brand Building #SkincareScience
So excited to finally announce the @sable.labs x @reemiescakes pop up!
Two female-founded brands. One limited-time pop-up.
I’ve teamed up with my favourite Reemies Cakes to bring you a week of treats, discovery, and feel-good indulgence
Here’s what’s happening:
📍 Reemies Cakes 📅 April 29th – May 4th 🍫 Try Sabs Fave Nutella Bites 🍌 Don’t miss the viral Banana Coffee 💄 Receive a FREE S’ABLE Labs sample with purchase
Come for the bites, stay for the experience.
See you there 🤎
Double the changemakers means double the time, right? @idriselba and @sabrinaelba share what they’re passionate about, what drives their investment in sustainable solutions in Africa, and that Sabrina can’t stop obsessing over tortoises.
The National Geographic 33—inspired by our 33 founders—is an initiative honoring changemakers who are rising to meet the most critical challenges of our time, making meaningful progress and incredible breakthroughs. See the full list at the link in bio. #NatGeo33
