By Juliet Ebirim

The Mary Ojulari Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering young people and women through enterprise solutions, education, advocacy and community outreach, was officially launched recently.

Founded by seasoned business executive Mary Ojulari, the foundation aims to create sustainable change by addressing socio-economic challenges in Nigeria and beyond.

At the core of the foundation’s work is the Vanguard Fellowship, a flagship program designed to support exceptional young female entrepreneurs. Fellows will undergo rigorous training, receive mentorship, and gain access to a growth ecosystem, including seed grants of up to $5,000 to scale their ventures. The first cohort of Vanguard Fellows will be selected in the first half of 2025 from a pool of 40 applicants.

The foundation also offers the Aspire Scholarship Programme to support children and young people who have lost parents, providing them with educational and vocational opportunities.

“Our mission is to create opportunities for individuals and communities to thrive,” said Mary Ojulari, Founder of the Mary Ojulari Foundation. “This foundation reflects my lifelong passion for uplifting others and building a better tomorrow.”