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Established since 2006 in London, the Mary Dinah Foundation, formerly known as the Zero Hunger Initiative for women and girls, began its operations by providing food, water, and shelter to vulnerable women in Shoreditch, East London.
To achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) of Zero Hunger, we continue to provide daily meals to internally displaced persons, refugees, infants, pregnant women, people living with disabilities, and individuals in hospitals, care homes, and mental health institutions.
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Lady Mary Dinah is the Founder of the Mary Dinah Foundation, an NGO established since 2006 whose main initiative – Zero Hunger Program is focused on alleviating hunger and poverty by feeding vulnerable people affected by malnutrition across Africa. Currently, the Foundation has distributed 42 million meals in crisis zones and regions of high poverty, with a unique focus on women and girls. Lady Dinah’s commitment to child protection and welfare is underscored by her recent designation as the Special Envoy on Child Protection by the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development. This designation reflects her dedication to safeguarding the well-being of children in the community.
By profession, Lady Dinah is a seasoned hotelier with CEO level experience gained from working with luxury brands such as Four Seasons Hotels, Marriott and Hilton. She is the Managing Director of MAD Hospitality, a hospitality consulting firm which is distinguished and impactful having championed some of Africa’s largest hotel openings. In addition to being a United Nations Fellow, Lady Dinah has acquired Degrees from Oxford University, Harvard University, Nottingham University and the University of Surrey, consistently attaining Distinctions across various disciplines. She is currently a Doctoral candidate, researching Charity Management at the International University of Monaco. In recognition of her humanitarian efforts, Lady Dinah has won several awards including the British Council Social Impact Award, Future Leaders Award, Lagos State Governors Award, University of Surrey Vice Chancellors Award and the University of Nottingham Special Excellence Award. She sits on a number of boards and working groups including the United Nations global working group on providing sustainable energy for people in displacement settings.
Lady Dinah is an explorer at heart and enjoys travelling to new cities around the world. learning new cultures and expanding her horizon. She also enjoys polo, tennis, swimming and yoga.
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Damilola is a dual qualified lawyer (England & Wales and Nigeria) and currently Legal Counsel at an International Oil and Gas Company based in Nigeria. Her professional career spans over 12 years, with previous experience working for some of the most distinguished law firms in the country.
When she is not lawyering, her passion is building – building children, women, families, churches and nations. In particular, she is passionate about the role that the family structure plays in securing the future of the African child. It is this passion that led her to establish the Tolu and Dami Adelowo Foundation, which focuses on providing financial support for African charities that empower orphans and widows. She also sits on the boards of Real Talk Women Initiative, God Lovers Initiative and the Mary Dinah Foundation.
Faiza Alleg is a French qualified lawyer with more than 10 years experience in International business law and Trade development, cross border sanctions. Recently she was working as a regional legal director for EMEA and Latin American regions for a global company operating in the natural resources industry. She is a specialist in cross boarder sanctions, as well as anti-bribery compliance practices, Faiza is recognized for her negotiation skills and conflict management approach as well as her leadership attitude. Besides her business activities, Faiza has always supported diverse pro-bono and human rights initiatives including Food for Thought.
Jessica Zhang plays a vital role in advancing the Mary Dinah Foundation’s mission to combat hunger and malnutrition across Africa through proactive engagement with youths in global communities. With her invaluable fresh perspective, she provides key strategic insights into the organization’s youth for youth and youth for children programs.
Jessica’s career spans diverse roles within reputable international NGOs, including Plan International, where she consistently advocates for the empowerment of marginalized girls and children. From fundraising to communications, her varied experiences highlight her adaptability and steadfast commitment to meaningful causes.
Having studied Anthropology at the University of Melbourne, Australia, with a particular focus on Gender and Environmental studies, Jessica brings a unique vantage point to her work in the non-profit sector. Her dedication to both people and the planet is evident in her drive to make a difference.
Lady Mary Dinah is the Founder of the Mary Dinah Foundation, an NGO established since 2006 whose main initiative – Zero Hunger Program is focused on alleviating hunger and poverty by feeding vulnerable people affected by malnutrition across Africa. Currently, the Foundation has distributed 42 million meals in crisis zones and regions of high poverty, with a unique focus on women and girls. Lady Dinah’s commitment to child protection and welfare is underscored by her recent designation as the Special Envoy on Child Protection by the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development. This designation reflects her dedication to safeguarding the well-being of children in the community.
By profession, Lady Dinah is a seasoned hotelier with CEO level experience gained from working with luxury brands such as Four Seasons Hotels, Marriott and Hilton. She is the Managing Director of MAD Hospitality, a hospitality consulting firm which is distinguished and impactful having championed some of Africa’s largest hotel openings. In addition to being a United Nations Fellow, Lady Dinah has acquired Degrees from Oxford University, Harvard University, Nottingham University and the University of Surrey, consistently attaining Distinctions across various disciplines. She is currently a Doctoral candidate, researching Charity Management at the International University of Monaco. In recognition of her humanitarian efforts, Lady Dinah has won several awards including the British Council Social Impact Award, Future Leaders Award, Lagos State Governors Award, University of Surrey Vice Chancellors Award and the University of Nottingham Special Excellence Award. She sits on a number of boards and working groups including the United Nations global working group on providing sustainable energy for people in displacement settings.
Lady Dinah is an explorer at heart and enjoys travelling to new cities around the world. learning new cultures and expanding her horizon. She also enjoys polo, tennis, swimming and yoga.
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Damilola is a dual qualified lawyer (England & Wales and Nigeria) and currently Legal Counsel at an International Oil and Gas Company based in Nigeria. Her professional career spans over 12 years, with previous experience working for some of the most distinguished law firms in the country.
When she is not lawyering, her passion is building – building children, women, families, churches and nations. In particular, she is passionate about the role that the family structure plays in securing the future of the African child. It is this passion that led her to establish the Tolu and Dami Adelowo Foundation, which focuses on providing financial support for African charities that empower orphans and widows. She also sits on the boards of Real Talk Women Initiative and the Mary Dinah Foundation
Faiza Alleg is a French qualified lawyer with more than 10 years experience in International business law and Trade development, cross border sanctions. Recently she was working as a regional legal director for EMEA and Latin American regions for a global company operating in the natural resources industry. She is a specialist in cross boarder sanctions, as well as anti-bribery compliance practices, Faiza is recognized for her negotiation skills and conflict management approach as well as her leadership attitude. Besides her business activities, Faiza has always supported diverse pro-bono and human rights initiatives including Food for Thought
Jessica Zhang plays a vital role in advancing the Mary Dinah Foundation’s mission to combat hunger and malnutrition across Africa through proactive engagement with youths in global communities. With her invaluable fresh perspective, she provides key strategic insights into the organization’s youth for youth and youth for children programs.
Jessica’s career spans diverse roles within reputable international NGOs, including Plan International, where she consistently advocates for the empowerment of marginalized girls and children. From fundraising to communications, her varied experiences highlight her adaptability and steadfast commitment to meaningful causes.
Having studied Anthropology at the University of Melbourne, Australia, with a particular focus on Gender and Environmental studies, Jessica brings a unique vantage point to her work in the non-profit sector. Her dedication to both people and the planet is evident in her drive to make a difference.
