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Project_Inspire Interview With Okolo Ikechukwu

Confronted with multiple cases of teenage pregnancy at his primary place of assignment as a youth corps member, Okolo Ikechukwu knew that something had to be done to change the prevailing narrative in his host community. This realization led him to launch a teenage pregnancy prevention advocacy program that culminated in the establishment of Milecent Foundation. In this interview with Project_Inspire, Okolo Ikechukwu shares his story of impact.  PROJECT_INSPIRE : Can we meet you?   Ikechukwu :I am Okolo Ikechukwu, 32 years old from Enugu state.    PROJECT_INSPIRE : Tell us briefly about your childhood?    Ikechukwu : I had a rough childhood in the creeks of Onitsha. Hawking and scavenging were part of my childhood journey and I believe that, that experience helped shaped me into a better person.  PROJECT_INSPIRE :What is your educational background like?    Ikechukwu :I had my primary school education at Alheri Mortune Memorial School, secondary school education at Christ The King
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PROJECT_INSPIRE INTERVIEW with Adepoju Deborah

A profound encounter with a slum community in Makoko forever altered Deborah's perspective on life. It was a transformative experience that led her to make a bold decision—to immerse herself in the slum to gain a deeper understanding of the children's struggles. Recognizing the urgency of their educational needs, Deborah resolved that their future couldn't be put on hold any longer. Thus, she embarked on a remarkable journey, founding a floating school initially catering to 17 children. Today, that humble initiative has blossomed into an educational haven, empowering and nurturing the minds of 269 young ones. In this exclusive interview with Project_Inspire, Deborah shares her inspiring story of compassion and resilience.   PROJECT_INSPIRE : Can we meet you?  Deborah : My name is Adepoju Adeola Deborah,a 26-year-old indigene of Ondo State,Nigeria PROJECT_INSPIRE : Tell us briefly about your childhood? Deborah :I grew up Alimosho/ Agege area of Lagos State in a middle-clas
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PROJECT INSPIRE AFRICA INTERVIEW WITH JOYCE AUGUSTINO

Most girls in Joyce’s community are married out before they turn 18. Joyce is not comfortable with this narrative and has committed her life to changing this narrative. In this interview with Project Inspire Africa, Joyce shares her journey and her successes. Can we meet you? My name is Joyce Augustino, a 42-years old Tanzanian who enjoys travelling, music and singing. Tell us briefly about your childhood experience I am the 6 th of nine children. I grew up in an environment where girls were discriminated and married off before they turn 18. I knew that this was not right and that dissatisfaction led me to do what I am doing right now. What is your education Background? I hold a Diploma in Business Administration from College of Business Education, Bachelor of science in Social Protection from Institute of Finance Management and Master of Arts in Development Studies from the University of Dar Es Salaam. I had my primary education at Katubuka Primary School in Kigoma Region
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PROJECT_INTERVIEW WITH LUCKY OWOICHO

Lucky Owoicho is a passionate Nigerian working to bridge the education gap among children in rural communities. In this interview with Project_Inspire ,Lucky shares how he has translated his passion from an idea to reality.   PROJECT_INSPIRE : Can we meet you?  Lucky :My name is Lucky Owoicho,a passionate Nigerian with interest in about volunteering, Sustainable Development Goals ,photography and community service. I love football and I am a fan of Arsenal Football Club PROJECT_INSPIRE : Tell us briefly your childhood experience  Lucky : I had a memorable childhood. I am the first of four children; I lost my dad at the age of 13 years and lost my mum in my second year in the university at a time that was totally unexpected. Putting all these happenings in perspective changed my life and I am most grateful to God.    PROJECT_INSPIRE : What’s your educational background?  Lucky :I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Benue State University. I attended Hope Lifting Nursery/Prima
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PROJECT_INSPIRE INTERIEW WITH FUNMILOLA ADEDAPO ROTIMI

Raised by a single mother with mental health problems, Funmilola has transitioned from a troubled teenage girl to a hope in the sun for thousands of teenagers today. Through her nonprofit organization, Funmilola is giving children a chance to reach their highest potentials through arts and creative thinking .  PROJECT_INSPIRE : Can we meet you?  Funmilola : My Name is Funmilola Adedapo Rotimi,a 39-year-old indigene of Ogun State,Nigeria.   PROJECT_INSPIRE : Tell us briefly your childhood experience  Funmilola : Growing up was tough for me and my siblings especially we are raised by a single parent who had mental health problems. I didn’t get to meet my late dad till he passed on . The separation took a toll on my mother. She was in and out of the mental health facilities but she did all her best in raising us well. I saw her sell her personal possessions like jewelry, clothing items just to send us to school. We had countless night of hunger strikes. I was always falling sick due to p
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Project_Inspire with Sotikare Victoria Ibiyemi

Sotikare Victoria Ibiyemi is committed to putting smiles on the faces of others and through her nonprofit organization,she is providing humanitarian aids to vulnerable persons. In this interview with Project_Inspire,Victoria tells her story.   PROJECT_INSPIRE : Can we meet you?  Victoria : My Name Is Sotikare Victoria Ibiyemi (Nee Olofin), I am a wife,mother and creative director of Ovigold Empire.    PROJECT_INSPIRE : Tell us briefly about your childhood?  Victoria : I am the First Daughter and the Second Child of a family of five. Growing up was amazing. I had and still do have the best parents and siblings.    PROJECT_INSPIRE :What is your educational background like?  Victoria : I attended Silver Child primary school for my primary education and Silver Model for my secondary. I am a graduate of Mass Communication from Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, and currently a PGD Student of Education in Ekiti State University.    PROJECT_INSPIRE : What are your contributions towards making Nigeri
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PROJECT INSPIRE AFRICA SPEAKS WITH UBALDA MENSAH

From empowering young girls with vocational skills to improving the standard of schools in ghana, Ubalda Mensah is on a mission to empower the next generation of girls to take responsibility for their lives and contribute to nation building. In this interview with project Inspire Africa,Ubalda shares her story. Can we meet you? My name is Ubalda Mensah, 22-years-old citizen of Ghana and I love to travel   Tell us briefly your childhood experience. Growing up, I did not have the opportunity to get things on a silver platter. This in a way put some form of pressure on me to strive to be excellent in all I do. There was no room to fool around although I had the freedom to. My parents prioritized education and did their best to give me a solid foundation academically.   What’s your educational background? I began my academic journey at H&E Educational Centre before moving on to Aggrey Memorial A.M.E Zion Senior High School. I am currently an undergraduate at the Un
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Project Inspire Africa Interview With Vivian Twum

Helping communities live healthier lives is at the heart of Health Bloom Organization and in this interview with Project Inspire Africa,Vivian Twum talks about Health Bloom Organization and its impact in Ghanaian rural communities. Can we meet you? I am Vivian Twum, 21-years-old Ghanaian citizen. I love reading, teaching and volunteering. Tell us briefly your childhood experience . My childhood was memorable. Having an elder sister made it fun and made growing easy for me. My mom singlehandedly took care of us and catered for our education. Because I was introverted and did not know how to interact well with people (now it is a little better), I was too shy to participate in quizzes but I was really good when it came to drama and even won best actress of the year. What’s your educational background? My academic journey started at crèche at Holy Child Academy, Odorkor Official Town and later moved to Highbury International School. After my Basic Examination Certificate Examination (BECE
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PROJECT_INSPIRE INTERVIEW WITH NWOKOCHA CHIJIOKE

After miraculously breaking free from depression and substance abuse, Nwokocha Chijioke dedicated his life to helping young people in Nigeria deal with mental health struggles and live free from addiction. In this interview with Project Inspire,Chijioke tells his story.  PROJECT_INSPIRE : Can we meet you?   Chijioke : My name is Nwokocha Chijioke P. I am a social Innovator, a critical thinker, an Addiction & MHPSS Professional and the Founder of Motivator's Crib Africa. I am a member of the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP), a Civic Hive Fellow, a Delegate of the 2022 UN ECOSOC Youth Forum.    PROJECT_INSPIRE : Tell us briefly your childhood experience.  Chijioke : Growing up, I have always wanted to give back to the society, become a Motivator and a problem solver. Serving humanity has been a passion and it has always helped shape the course of my life.   PROJECT_INSPIRE : What’s your educational background?  Chijioke : I had my primary school edu
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