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About Us - Speak Out Africa Initiative

The Speak Out Africa Initiative (SOAI) is a not-for-profit / Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that prioritizes gender equity, health advocacy, and social inclusion particularly among women and youth, with a focus on empowering marginalized groups. Through its efforts, the organization strengthens systems – driving sustainable change including in governance & decision-making processes, ensuring that every voice is heard, gender gaps are closed, and harmful practices are eliminated.

Vision

Building a future where every individual, regardless of gender, age, or socio-economic status, has equal access to opportunities, resources, and decision-making processes including governance, leading to a just and equitable society thereby, changing the narratives.

Mission

To empower marginalized communities, particularly women and youth, through evidenced-based advocacy, capacity building, and service delivery, promoting gender equity, health, and social inclusion, while strengthening systems for sustainable change.

Our Team

The key to our success is our team. While each member excels in their unique role, it’s their collaboration that makes SOAI a rewarding place to work.

Engr. Kenneth Eze

Engr. Kenneth Eze

Lead Director

Dr Femi

Asonibare Femi Ph.D

Head of Programs and Operations

mimi

Tsavnande Michelle Mimi

Programme Development Lead


Caleb Eze

Caleb Eze

Technology Lead

Vivian Ocheme

Vivian Ocheme

Finance & Procurement Officer

Damilola Oyedunmade

God'sfavour Ijeoma Marizu

MEAL Officer

Sommidah

Sommidah Simon

Communication, Content & Digital Associate

Damilola Oyedunmade

Ejiga Grace Ojochide

Program Assistant, Health, Gender & Inclusion

Damilola Oyedunmade

Peace Uche Agbo

Research Assistant, Reporting & Documentation

Zahra

Zahra Iliyas

Program Associate, Capacity-building, Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships (CSP)

Damilola Oyedunmade

Ugwuegbu Catherine

Program Associate, CAPE.

Damilola Oyedunmade

Dairo Olajumoke

Implementation & Field Operations Lead

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