Emeka Victor Okwudishu
Principal Advocate at Kardinia Hope Foundation- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Diploma of Community Services
Frontier Institute of TechnologyJan, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Child Protection: Children's Rights in Theory and Practice
HarvardXAug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Complex Trauma and Mental Health
Association of Children's Welfare AgenciesMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
The Impact of Trauma on the Child
Emerging Minds AustraliaApr, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid AustraliaMar, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate IV in Disability
The Spectrum Organization RTO Code: 2441Jan, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate in Negotiation and Leadership
Harvard Law School Executive EducationSep, 2013- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Kardinia Hope Foundation
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Australia
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal Advocate
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Jan 2007 - Present
EDUCATE | ENABLE | EMPOWER.I am committed to providing support & advocacy to vulnerable Young Persons & Women.As a Child Rights Advocate, I ensure that vulnerable Children have access to positive influences and services which benefits their lives in areas such as education, childcare, home care , disability support and financial empowerment.
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Founder
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Nov 2008 - Present
Kardinia Hope Foundation is a Not-For-Profit Charity Organisation that caters for the developmental needs of vulnerable Children and Women in Rural Nigeria.It's first project KHope Steiner School is located in Ubulu-Uku, a rural village in Delta State, Nigeria. It is a tuition-free early childhood school, offering access to learning and sharing in a free meal everyday, the school is set up to cater for the educational needs of economically disadvantaged children.KHope Steiner School also operates a Children's Playground and Open Library.The Kardinia Hope Homes offers shelter to homeless and out of school children, it also runs disability support services & youth programs.Located in Ubulu-Uku, Delta State, Nigeria.Website: www.kardiniahopefoundation.org Show less
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Global Goodwill Ambassadors Foundation (GGAF)
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Non-profit Organization Management
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100 - 200 Employee
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Ambassador
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Jan 2019 - Present
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Life Without Barriers
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Australia
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Individual and Family Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Intensive Therapeutic Care Worker
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Nov 2020 - Jul 2021
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Connecting Families
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Australia
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Youth Support Worker
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Apr 2019 - Jun 2021
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AFRO-AUSTRALIA EDUCATION SERVICES
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Australia
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Director
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Jun 2018 - 2018
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Australia for UNHCR
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Australia
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Fundraising
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fundraiser
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Jun 2016 - Sep 2017
Involves a face-to-face fundraising interaction with potential donors to support the work of the UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR. The program raises funds for refugees around the world who are protected and assisted by UNHCR's Emergency Response Teams. Involves a face-to-face fundraising interaction with potential donors to support the work of the UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR. The program raises funds for refugees around the world who are protected and assisted by UNHCR's Emergency Response Teams.
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RAPP Australia Pty Ltd
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Australia
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Workshop Technician
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2017 - 2017
Maintains effective and efficient communication between the Production and Management Team. A member of the hardware finishing team at RAPP Australia Manages stock as required, reports to Production Manager Maintains effective and efficient communication between the Production and Management Team. A member of the hardware finishing team at RAPP Australia Manages stock as required, reports to Production Manager
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Organisation for the Advancement of Anioma Culture
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Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria
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Cultural Representative
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2014 - 2016
Event promotion and Organising towards the yearly OFAAC ANIOMA FESTIVAL. Coordinating the activities of the various cultural groups in 4 local government areas of Aniocha South, Aniocha North, Oshimili South and Oshimili North. Event promotion and Organising towards the yearly OFAAC ANIOMA FESTIVAL. Coordinating the activities of the various cultural groups in 4 local government areas of Aniocha South, Aniocha North, Oshimili South and Oshimili North.
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Delta State Government, Nigeria
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Asaba, Delta State
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Senior Project Manager
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Jun 2007 - May 2015
Project: 150 kilometre Asaba to Ughelli Road Project . Position: Special Project Director. Function: Development, Planning, Organising, Leading and Controlling the project through the preparation of project scope, plan, schedules and other policies to achieve the project objective. other functions includes but not limited to measuring and evaluating the progress of the project and settling of disputes between the various parties involved in the project. Project: 150 kilometre Asaba to Ughelli Road Project . Position: Special Project Director. Function: Development, Planning, Organising, Leading and Controlling the project through the preparation of project scope, plan, schedules and other policies to achieve the project objective. other functions includes but not limited to measuring and evaluating the progress of the project and settling of disputes between the various parties involved in the project.
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Director
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2004 - 2011
• Project Managerial role overseeing developmental projects including: Cost & Budget development, project documentation, tendering, approvals, construction and occupancy. • Project Managerial role overseeing developmental projects including: Cost & Budget development, project documentation, tendering, approvals, construction and occupancy.
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Delta Broadcasting Service, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria
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Asaba, Delta State
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Member Board of Directors
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2006 - 2007
Supervision and Operational Control of the State Broadcasting Station. Supervision and Operational Control of the State Broadcasting Station.
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Grand Hotels and Convention Centre, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria
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Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria
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Senior Sales Executive
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2004 - 2006
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Education
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Deakin University
Master’s Degree, Construction Management -
Harvard University
Executive Certificate, Programme on Negotiation -
Delta State University (NG)
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Political Science and Government