Jennifer Hembafan Alih

Chief Jennifer Hembafan Alih is a Nigerian social entrepreneur, peace advocate, and community development strategist. She is the Founder and Executive Director of the Julebrama Women and Children Initiative (JUWACI), where she leads programs focused on economic empowerment, education stability, health promotion, peacebuilding, and violence prevention. She is the creator of the Hembafan Integrated Resilience Model (HIRM), an innovative framework that addresses poverty and vulnerability by strengthening education, livelihoods, and social stability simultaneously.

Through her leadership, JUWACI has reached nearly three million people through direct interventions and advocacy initiatives. She is also the convener of The Victoria Show, a national platform promoting dialogue on violence prevention, gender justice, and responsible citizenship. Chief Jennifer is a Mandela Washington Fellow, and has received numerous awards for humanitarian service, leadership, and social impact.