Nche Onyema

The GEANCO Foundation saves and transforms lives in Africa. We conduct complex surgical missions and run an innovative program to fight anemia in Nigeria. Through our system of modern, solar-powered rural maternal clinics, we help vulnerable pregnant women safely deliver healthy babies. In addition to donating laptops, tablets, books, medicine and sports facilities to schools, our David Oyelowo Leadership Scholarship for Girls provides full tuition, healthcare, and social & psychological support to young female survivors of terrorism and gender inequality in Nigeria. We proudly count among our supporters: Oprah Winfrey, Angelina Jolie, Daniel Craig, Chiwetel Ejiofor, David Oyelowo, Charlize Theron, Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olson, Jimmy Kimmel, Chris Rock, Tyrese, Lee Daniels, Forest Whitaker, Zoe Saldana, Thandiwe Newton, Disney, The Oscars, Netflix, CAA, Yahoo, Janus Funds, Capital Group Companies, and NFL Hall of Famers Warren Moon, Ronnie Lott and Richard Dent. • Manage planning and execution of fundraising and programming functions for the purpose of developing world-class medical and educational facilities and programs in Nigeria. Map programmatic initiatives and innovative developmental goals in stewardship of the organization’s growth. • Co-designing trauma-informed curriculum for inaugural David Oyelowo Leadership Scholarship Summit for Girls’ Leadership Summit in Nigeria • Direct event strategy: manage budget, sourcing, marketing, production and experience design; develop presentations; procure and prepare speakers, VIPs and corporate sponsors; recruit and train volunteers > Increased attendance and revenue more than 55% leading to program expansion and boosted brand visibility ▪ Produced the organization’s first virtual gala, Unbreakable Joy: 10,000+ views, attendees from more than 40 countries; secured top-talent: Benedict Cumberbatch, Andrew Garfield, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Cynthia Erivo, Whitney Cummings