Leonore Semler

Leonore Semler
Born19 March 1921
Hanover, Germany
Died19 October 2016
Munich, Germany
NationalityGerman
OccupationPhilanthropist
Known forFounding: African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF) in Germany
SpouseJohannes Semler
ChildrenReni and Michael

Leonore Semler (19 March 1921, in Hanover – 19 October 2016, in Munich) was a German philanthropist and founder in 1963 of the German branch of the African Medical and Research Foundation (now known as Amref Health Africa). She headed the organization until 2009 and raised millions of euros on its behalf.