Abbi Knell

Abbi Knell is the Strategic Engagement and Narratives Manager at the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), a global philanthropy committed to gender equality, child health, and tackling climate change. Abbi manages CIFF’s approach to protecting access to accurate information online concerning public health and climate change, and preventing and mitigating the offline impact of disinformation and harmful content. In addition, Abbi works on CIFF’s grant-making in the field of storytelling in favour of progressive sexual and reproductive health services and policies.

Abbi is also a Board Member for Julie’s Bicycle, a charity focused on mobilising arts and culture to tackle the climate crisis. Previously, Abbi has worked in the strategic communications teams at Arts Council England and Girls Not Brides: The Global Partnership to End Child Marriage.