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Treasures Uchegbu
Social Advocate
Citation
Treasures Uchegbu is the convener of the SpeakingFingers Network, a community that aims to build a network of trained and motivated citizens with technical expertise, leadership skills, and capacity for public enlightenment irrespective of their disabilities.
In 2023, she and her team organized the Deaf Teens Summer Camp in Assured Hope Schools, Iyana Era, Ijanikin, Lagos State, Nigeria where Nigerian deaf teenagers were encouraged to pursue their dreams despite their disabilities. During this program, she emphasized the camp’s aim to bring together youths with hearing disabilities from various backgrounds to interact, learn new skills, and contribute to national development.
She ensured that the camp provided a supportive environment for participants, offering opportunities for mentorship, networking, and empowerment without limitations. The week-long event was filled with a diverse range of activities which included community service, vocational training, leadership sessions, and awareness talks which she supervised. Additionally, specialized training sessions in areas like news casting and interview techniques were conducted under her guidance.
Through her leadership, the participants enjoyed an atmosphere of inclusivity and growth, where deaf teenagers could explore their potential and express themselves creatively, showcasing the transformative capacity of empowerment and advocacy in the face of adversity.
In 2023, she and her team organized the Deaf Teens Summer Camp in Assured Hope Schools, Iyana Era, Ijanikin, Lagos State, Nigeria where Nigerian deaf teenagers were encouraged to pursue their dreams despite their disabilities. During this program, she emphasized the camp’s aim to bring together youths with hearing disabilities from various backgrounds to interact, learn new skills, and contribute to national development.
She ensured that the camp provided a supportive environment for participants, offering opportunities for mentorship, networking, and empowerment without limitations. The week-long event was filled with a diverse range of activities which included community service, vocational training, leadership sessions, and awareness talks which she supervised. Additionally, specialized training sessions in areas like news casting and interview techniques were conducted under her guidance.
Through her leadership, the participants enjoyed an atmosphere of inclusivity and growth, where deaf teenagers could explore their potential and express themselves creatively, showcasing the transformative capacity of empowerment and advocacy in the face of adversity.
Commendation
Treasures Uchegbu is a Sustainable Development Advocate,
Disability-sign language Inclusion Champion with a committed passion for inclusivity, empowerment, and 100% value-added living.
For continued advocacy and passion, Treasures is commended and celebrated.
For continued advocacy and passion, Treasures is commended and celebrated.
