Olubukola Bamiduro
2024 Fellow
Focus Areas
Bamiduro is the visionary Founder of Karis and Eleos Hand of Hope Foundation, a pioneering non-profit organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of vulnerable women and girls in Nigeria. Focusing on gender equality, financial inclusion, and environmental sustainability, her foundation has made a significant social impact, empowering over 15,000 women and girls across diverse communities. Under her leadership, the foundation recently launched the KEF Bazaar, an innovative platform designed to bridge the digital divide and enable women to market their products to a global audience.
Bamiduro’s academic journey is as impressive as her professional achievements. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, an MSc in Public Health, and a Master’s in Environmental Management. Further enhancing her expertise, she recently earned an MA in Gender and Development from the prestigious University of Sussex, equipping her with deep insights into women’s multifaceted challenges and the leadership skills necessary to drive impactful, results-oriented initiatives.
“As a visionary woman, I am committed to creating meaningful change by driving projects that empower communities and promote sustainability and equality.”