This week, we are delighted to celebrate Elizabeth Sunduzwayo – founder of New Hope North East, community advocate, and passionate champion for children with disabilities, family empowerment, and inclusive communities. Elizabeth's journey into community leadership was shaped by personal experience. As the parent of a child with special educational needs and disabilities, she recognised the challenges many families face when trying to access the right support, services, and op

This week, we proudly shine a spotlight on Shamiso Chikosha-Dirahu, a woman whose life and leadership reflect courage, resilience, enterprise and a deep commitment to helping women rise. Shamiso’s journey is a powerful story of transformation. From arriving in the UK as an asylum seeker, becoming a refugee, and later building a new life as a UK citizen, she has turned personal challenge into purpose. Her lived experience has strengthened her passion for women’s aspirations, e

Closing Spotlight: Professor Adebola Oketola-Adeyi As we close this week’s showcase, we proudly celebrate the remarkable work and impact of Professor Adebola Oketola-Adeyi. Over the past week, we have highlighted her dedication to education, mentorship and empowerment, and today we honor the lasting difference she continues to make through her work. Professor Adebola’s journey as an academic, STEM educator, mentor and founder reflects excellence, leadership and service. Thro

This week, we are proud to spotlight Professor Adebola Oketola-Adeyi, an inspiring participant in our Engage and Excel programme, which is aimed at supporting women into enterprise and economic engagement in the North East. Her journey reflects the heart of this theme by combining meaningful community engagement with a strong commitment to excellence, leadership and opportunity. Professor Adebola Oketola-Adeyi is a Professor of Analytical and Environmental Chemistry, a Fellow

We’re thrilled to announce that Women Empowering Women Network CIC has been awarded funding from the National Lottery Community Fund – Awards for All UK 🎉 This funding will support the delivery of our next round of the Engage & Excel programme , empowering women across our community to develop leadership skills, strengthen their businesses, and build professional and personal resilience. Through Engage & Excel, we’ll continue creating spaces where women, particularly thos