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Rural Development and Reformation Foundation (RUDERF) is thrilled to announce that its flagship project, OLEJU, has emerged as a winner in the prestigious Google Impact Challenge Africa competition

The competition, which aims to recognize and support innovative ideas using technology to create economic opportunities in local communities, received over 5,000 entries from across Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa.

OLEJU, a sustainable development project designed to empower marginalized women in Nigeria through waste upcycling and entrepreneurship training, stood out among thousands of applicants. The competition involved a multi-step selection process, beginning with an expert panel of Googlers and partners narrowing down the field to 12 finalists. Public voting was held from November 8 to 26, followed by live pitches before a distinguished panel of judges, including industry leaders like John Momoh, MI Abaga, and Juliet Ehimuan-Chiazor, Google Nigeria’s Country Director.

The Google Impact Challenge Africa is designed to elevate impactful, tech-driven organizations that address pressing societal issues, and OLEJU’s commitment to tackling poverty and promoting sustainability through innovative waste recycling methods made it a deserving winner.

As part of the award, OLEJU will receive funding and technical support from Google to scale its operations and reach more women in rural and underserved communities across Nigeria. The project will utilize the funds to further expand its capacity-building efforts and enhance its product offerings, providing marginalized women with sustainable economic opportunities and a platform for global growth.

Google’s support, coupled with OLEJU’s ongoing mission to reduce poverty, foster environmental sustainability, and create jobs, is expected to create a transformative impact in the Niger Delta region and beyond.

For more details on the Google Impact Challenge and the funding awarded to OLEJU, visit Google Impact Challenge Africa.

 

 

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