Praise Chidiebube Nwankwo
Founder, HerRise foundation

Nwankwo Praise Chidiebube is an award-winning changemaker who has been interviewed on global platforms for her exceptional ability to create impact-driven stories that inspire action. She is a dynamic social impact leader, strategist, and communications expert, leveraging her expertise to drive sustainable development, gender equity, and climate action.

Growing up in a slum, she defied the odds and turned adversity into a mission, one that has now impacted 8,500 young people in rural communities and still counting, through leadership development, education, and climate advocacy. As the Founder of HerRise Foundation, she doesn’t just initiate projects; she engineers transformational change that equips underserved communities with the tools and opportunities to thrive. Her work is deeply rooted in high impact advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and strategic positioning. From leading national sustainability campaigns to mentoring thousands of school girls and boys on leadership and innovation, she ensures that impact isn’t just felt, it’s sustained.

A master of storytelling and visibility, Praise blends her expertise in mass communication, public engagement, and strategic partnerships to amplify marginalised voices and position changemakers for opportunities. She is an ECoverse Climate Change Ambassador and has engaged diverse stakeholders including policymakers and market traders in driving behavioral change around sustainability and social Justice. Her thought leadership is shaped by prestigious programmes such as the 2024 Lagos Business School Naija Youth Sustainability Forum, Harvard ALP’25 Leadership Program, and the Nigerian Women Trust Fund’s Leadership Academy.