Chidinma Peace Mbanasor

Chidinma Peace Mbanasor is a midwife and reproductive health provider with over three years’ experience in community development work. She initiated an occupational rehabilitation and economic empowerment project for vesicovaginal fistula patients who are trained on skill acquisition and entrepreneurship, hygiene, and reproductive health. They are also empowered with free start-off packages in their chosen area of interest. She also volunteers with African Network for the Prevention and Protection against Child Abuse and Neglect (ANPPCAN) where she works on strengthening civil society networks and public institutions responsible for preventing child sexual abuse, violence, and neglect to support the implementation of the Child Rights Act in Nigeria. Chidinma Peace Mbanasor holds a bachelor’s degree in Nursing Sciences and is currently completing her master’s degree in Nursing Sciences. Upon completion of the Fellowship, she plans to extend her economic empowerment project to other states in Nigeria, while continuing her work in women and children’s rights advocacy.