Sarah Ogbewey’s multi-faceted experience spans the health, education, environment and security sectors and covers nine of the Sustainable Development Goals. The British High Commission in Nigeria named her a Climate Champion in preparation for Glasgow C.O.P. 26. Her “Waste-To-Art Week” project was supported by the British Council Lagos. Her technology-driven project “Recycle Hubs” is supported by Fate Foundation and the Orange Corners Nigeria of the Embassy of Netherlands.  Her community development work supported the U.S. Embassy diplomatic missions in Nigeria on countering violent extremism and promoting child rights. As a youth leader, Sarah was nominated by the World Youth Alliance to represent Nigeria on invitation by Pope Francis to meet in Rome with 11 other youth from Middle East, Asia and Africa. She runs a free training on her Instagram page that teaches young social entrepreneurs and social development workers around Africa on strategies to success and to accessing grants. Sarah is a pharmacist by profession. However in recent years, sustainable local and international development has won her heart. 

IVLP Impact Award Project: Haduwar Matasa Da Jami’an Tsaro (English Translation from Hausa - Joint Alliance of Youths and Federal Security Agents)

This project built leadership capacities for peace and reconciliation among youth in Kadunda State, where communities have been divided by rivalries and distrust. Through a series of trainings and interactive seminars, dialogue was promoted as a means to encourage civil society relationships as an integral part of democratic leadership. Forty youth leaders nominated by the local government chairmen, traditional rulers and Kaduna State University participated in sessions focusing on the concepts of tolerance and patience, value for human life, peaceful co-existence and self-control. The program also included joint sessions for the youth with representatives of local police and security forces.

"...I believe discussions like this are needed, because they often spark further engagements." - Project Participant

IVLP Exchange Experience 

Sarah participated in the IVLP Project: NGO Management III, organized by the U.S. Department of State and Meridian International Center in partnership with Colorado Springs World Affairs Council, Iowa International Center, Global Ties KC, Global New Orleans, WorldOrlando, San Antonio Council for International Visitors, Global Santa Fe, World Affairs Council - Seattle, World Affairs Council of Western Massachusetts, Inc., International Institute of Wisconsin, International House and The International Center,

U.S. Communities Visited Virtually

Colorado Springs, CO; Washington, DC; Orlando, FL; Des Moines, IA; Indianapolis, IN; New Orleans, LA; Springfield, MA; Kansas City, MO; Charlotte, NC; Santa Fe, NW; San Antonio, TX; Seattle, WA; Milwaukee, WI

Country: Nigeria

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