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The People Behind the Work

Meet the Team
Changing Lives

Our team is made up of passionate advocates, field workers, educators and changemakers — united by one goal: every child safe, protected and thriving.

200+ Children Reached
3Rs Core Framework
2003 Est. Nigeria
GSK Initiative team
Registered Charity

Driven by Purpose, Guided by Children

Since 2003, the men and women of GSK Initiative have dedicated their professional lives to one of the world's most urgent challenges: ensuring that every child — regardless of circumstance — has access to safety, education and opportunity.

Our team spans field workers, social workers, educators, policy advocates, fundraisers and administrators. What unites us is not a job description, but a shared conviction: no child should be left behind.

"Every child we reach represents an entire future changed — not just one life, but the lives of everyone that child will touch."

— GSK Initiative Leadership

Our Leadership Team

Experienced advocates with decades of combined expertise in child welfare, education, policy and international development.

Opeyemi Olajide Olowookere

Opeyemi Olajide Olowookere

President and Executive Director.
AKINGBADE ALFRED SOLEYE

AKINGBADE ALFRED SOLEYE

COUNTRY DIRECTOR
Balogun Olamiposi Grace

Balogun Olamiposi Grace

FINANCE AND GRANT MAKING MANAGER
Abiola Kaosara OYEFESO

Abiola Kaosara OYEFESO

Program officer
Benson Etim USIN

Benson Etim USIN

Child Protection Officer

How We Are Organised

GSK Initiative operates across several functional areas, each staffed by dedicated professionals and volunteers working in concert to deliver our mission.

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Child Protection

Field workers, social workers and case managers dedicated to identifying, rescuing and supporting children in vulnerable situations.

Education & Training

Educators delivering mobile schooling, vocational training and life skills to street-connected children and at-risk youth.

Advocacy & Policy

Policy specialists and legal advocates working with government bodies and international partners to protect children's rights in law and practice.

Fundraising & Partnerships

Our partnerships and development team builds the financial alliances and donor relationships that sustain and scale our programmes.

Volunteer Network

A growing community of dedicated volunteers who amplify our reach — from community outreach to administrative support and event coordination.

Monitoring & Evaluation

A dedicated team that tracks programme outcomes, measures impact and ensures that every initiative delivers genuine, lasting change.

Listen First
Focus on Impact
Safety Always
Partnership
Every Child Matters

Join Our Team & Make a Difference

We are always looking for passionate individuals who share our commitment to child welfare. Whether you want to volunteer, intern or explore a career with GSK Initiative — we'd love to hear from you.

Meaningful Work

Every day you contribute directly to the safety and future of real children.

Learning & Growth

Access training, mentorship and professional development in child welfare and NGO management.

Community Impact

Work alongside government bodies, international organisations and passionate local advocates.

Inclusive Culture

A team built on respect, collaboration and shared purpose — where every voice matters.

Be Part of the Change

Every contribution — however small — gives a child a fighting chance at a better future.