Chinwe Chibuike
Gloria Chinwe Chibuike (born 19 January 1996), is a Nigerian philanthropist and the founder of Chinwe Chibuike Foundation.[1][2]
Chinwe Chibuike | |
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Born | Gloria Chinwe Chibuike 19 January 1996 Aba, Abia State, Nigeria |
Alma mater | Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Massasoit Community College |
Occupation | Philanthropist |
Website | Official website |
Early life and education
Chinwe was born in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria.[3] From 2012 to 2016, she went to Michael Okpara University of Agriculture and graduated with a degree in plant science and biotechnology, she preceded to Massasoit Community College, where she studied nursing from 2016 to 2018.[4]
Career
Chinwe started her career working as a volunteer for some Non-governmental organizations (NGOs), volunteering in health and education.[5] On 23 June 2018, she founded Chinwe Chibuike Foundation (CCF).[4][6]
Award and recognition
In 2019, Chinwe was awarded with Exceptional Humanitarian Service Provider of the Year at the African Leading Women Awards 2019. Her foundation, Chinwe Chibuike Foundation was awarded Humanitarian Health NGO of the Year at the Most Beautiful Girl in Abuja 2019.[3]
References
- Onuoha, Chris (1 October 2019). "Chinwe Chibuike foundation intervenes with medical/education outreach as 500 Abia indigenes benefit". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
- "US Based Philanthropist, Chinwe Chibuike Marks Birthday in Nigeria,Visit Abia Hospital For Impact Outreach". Modern Ghana. 28 January 2020. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
- Onuoha, Chris (12 February 2020). "Our mandate is to eradicate malaria this year, says CCF boss". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
- Nda-Isaiah, Solomon (7 February 2020). "'Chinwe Chibuike', Founder Of Chinwe Chibuike Foundation (CCF) Still Changing Lives Through Philanthropy". Leadership Newspaper. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
- "Chinwe Chibuike Foundation, Abia First Lady Flag-Off Free Eye CareService in Umuahia with Over 1000 Beneficiaries". Modern Ghana. 7 October 2019. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
- "Chinwe Chubuike Foundation Intervenes As 500 Persons Benefit Malaria Treatment/ Education Project". Politics Nigeria. 25 September 2019. Retrieved 11 February 2020.