Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:
|
Gender Issues and Advancement of Women:
Education and training of women
Women and health
Women and the media
Women in power and decision-making
|
| Geographic scope: |
National
|
| Country of activity: |
Nigeria
|
| Millennium Development Goals: |
Promote gender equality and empower women
Improve maternal health
|
| Mission statement: |
|
| Year established: |
|
| Year of registration: |
2006 |
| Organizational structure: |
Board of trustees -
Dr. Matilda Kerry (Founder and Medical Director): is the chief visionary of the George Kerry Life Foundation; a resourceful physician who studied and gained her Bachelor degree in Medicine and Surgery at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria. She was former director of communications to the National Cervical Cancer Prevention Program. She held the renowned and glamorous title of the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) in 2000 and represented Nigeria in both the Miss Universe and Miss World beauty pageants; after which she has been involved in numerous charitable endeavours prior to the inception of GKLF.
Mr. Akinmolu Opeodu is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Certified Accountants UK and Chairman Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc. He is presently the managing director of VT Leasing Limited (a pioneering equipment leasing company in Nigeria) and a Director of Multinational Technologies Limited (an oil service company). With a background in finance and insurance, he sits on the board of several other reputable companies.
Mr. Samuel Modupe Johnson: is an advertising practitioner. He studied English at University of Lagos and went on to obtain a Diploma in Advertising and Marketing from CAM Foundation, London. He has been in advertising since 1981 working in two of Nigeria’s biggest advertising agencies. Currently, he was the Client Service Director and a current Board Director at Rosabel Advertising Limited, a top advertising agency in Nigeria. Over the years, he has worked on the marketing communication plans of a range of brands covering different product categories in Nigeria.
Ms. Rachael Kerry: started her career in insurance and risk management in 2005. A member of the prestigious Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria, Rachael is also an alumnus of the University of Lagos and is a member of its Actuarial club. She has worked with Central Insurance, Adic Insurance and Zenith Bank. She holds a Masters degree in International Business management from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland.
Office Team -
Dr Matilda Kerry, Founder/President
Dr Cynthia Ebie, Donor relations/fundraiser
Dr Uzoamaka Igwilo, GKLF Cervical Health campaign manager
Mr Dare Ogunremi, Cervical health awareness officer
Part time staff -
Faith Udo, GKLF Health screening officer
Yetunde Ajiboye, GKLF Health screening officer
Julian Lokosu, GKLF Health screening officer |
| Number and type of members: |
Board of Trustees - 4 Members
Office Team - 4 Members
Part time staff - 3 members |
| Affiliation with NGO networks: |
Cervical Cancer Coalition, Pink Pearl Foundation, Wish for Africa charity, Children's developmental center |
| Funding structure: |
Fees for education and training services
Donations and grants from domestic sources
|
| Funding structure other: |
Annual Fund raising initiatives (dinners, bake sales, fashion shows) |
Quadrennial report due? Read more on our updated page.
Questions on applications, reports, or other inquiries
Applying for ECOSOC Consultative Status?
Obtaining a UN Grounds Pass
Registering for a UN Conference?