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Meet Afam. This nonprofit founder turned down multiple law firm offers to serve Nigerians. He\\u2019s built GEANCO Foundation from the ground up by cultivating authentic relationships - one person at a time. In addition to surgical missions and other medical care, GEANCO provides tuition and support to young female victims of terrorism and gender inequality. With no previous fundraising experience, Afam garnered support from many celebrities including Oprah Winfrey, Benedict Cumberbatch, Charlize Theron and many more. Tune in for this heart-wired conversation about the power of relationships to save and change lives.

Today\\u2019s Guest
Afam Onyema, Co-Founder and CEO, The GEANCO Foundation

Episode Highlights

• Afam\\u2019s story and journey to where he is today (4:10)
• Early stages of building the organization (9:40)
• Challenges in the early days (15:00)
• Lessons about the power of philanthropy (21:00)
• How GEANCO successfully partners with celebrities (27:00)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Afam\\u2019s life (40:40)
• Afam\\u2019s One Good Thing: Be kind and serve. (46:00)
• Connect with Afam and Geanco (48:10)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/347

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