Meet the Faces Behind AWCEI
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Dr Henry Kimeng
Co- founder
Dr Henry Kimeng
Co- founder
Dr Henry Kimeng , an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at Ahmadu Bello University Zaria is a fervent supporter of the welfare of the under previledge persons and defender of their rights.
He has been involved in supporting women and children displaced by conflicts, either as refugees or internally displaced; those behind bars trapped as ponds in the global war for supremacy by the oppressive and tyrannical regimes in many places around Africa and the numerous women who are either widows or single mothers suffering with the challenge of bringing up their children.
Cho Ernest Tangi
Global Coordinator
Cho Ernest Tangi
Global Coordinator
CHO ERNEST is the Managing Director of African Women and Children Empowerment Initiative (AWCEI). Cho Ernest T is a dedicated Humanitarian and an advocate for peace, human rights, and grassroots empowerment manager in Africa. Cho Ernest has been engaged in a lot of volunteering activities especially in central and west Africa.
Cho Ernest has been engaged in a lot of efforts to raise awareness about the devastating impact of violent conflicts on civilian populations in Africa. Driven by a deep commitment to alleviate the suffering of refugees and IDPs affected by conflict and bad governance, particularly women and children.
Cho Ernest plays a vital role as the The Managing Director of African Women and Children Empowerment Initiative (AWCEI). Cho Ernest's leadership style and dedication have been instrumental in coordinating relief efforts for the most vulnerable victims, working tirelessly to bring hope, support, and empowerment to those in need.
Dr. Asaah Victor Akwinga
Secretary General
Dr. Asaah Victor Akwinga
Secretary General
Dr. Asaah Victor Akwinga is a dedicated advocate for peace, human rights, and grassroots empowerment in Africa. Since 2017, he has been engaged in global efforts to raise awareness about the devastating impact of violent conflicts on civilian populations in Africa. Driven by a deep commitment to alleviate the suffering of those affected by conflict and bad governance, particularly women and children, he plays a pivotal role as the Secretary General of the African Women and Children Empowerment Initiative (AWCEI). Dr. Akwinga's leadership and unwavering dedication have been instrumental in coordinating relief efforts for the most vulnerable victims, working tirelessly to bring hope, support, and empowerment to those in need.
Barrister Michele Ndoki
Head of Legal Department
Barrister Michele Ndoki
Head of Legal Department
Barrister Michele Ndoki is a renowned Cameroonian Human rights Defender who has established a reputation as political actor, human rights activist, lawyer actively working with AWCEI and other movements campaigning for these causes: abolition of the death penalty, fight against corruption, decriminalization of homosexuality, fight against arbitrary arrests of Human Rights activists or defenders. She has been Awcei since 2018 and is currently leading the legal department.
Ebiemi Seigha Saroh
Senior Project Manager
Christoph Kühne
Financial Secretary
Christoph Kühne
Financial Secretary
Christoph Kühne is a the financial secretary of African women and Children Empowerment Initiative (AWCEI e.V.). He lived from 2013-2014 in the anglophone parts of Cameroon as a volunteer, where has many contacts until today. 2018/19 He studied History of Genocides in the Rwanda University in Butare/ Huye. 2020 He finished his Bachelor`s degree about the anglophone Crisis in Cameroon. Christoph is a stern advocate for peace and security by the means of dialogue and mutual understanding between parties.