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2023 fellow
Abigail Ojonugwa Labija
Nigeria
Abigail is passionate about education and creating a place in society for marginalized people. Her journey to making education accessible for all began at twelve when she started mentoring a five-year-old boy in her community, nurturing her interest in computer science. For her Rise project, Abigail initiated a venture that aims to purify polluted river water to provide clean water access to people in her community. Ultimately, Abigail hopes her solution will alleviate water scarcity and water-borne diseases in Tsekucha and other communities worldwide. In her free time, Abigail enjoys taking dance classes and organizing career talks for children in her community.