Severine Kipili

Severine is a community leader, educator, and advocate with a powerful track record of supporting refugees, women, and marginalised communities to rebuild their lives with dignity. As the founder and leader of Bora Shabaa, she oversees programmes that support more than 500 people every year, helping them access education, confidence, and a sense of belonging.

Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Severine began her career as a primary school teacher before conflict forced her to flee. Her years in refugee camps shaped her commitment to empowerment, peacebuilding, and human rights—values that continue to guide her work today.

Since resettling in the UK through the Gateway Protection Programme, she has worked as an interpreter, ESOL teacher, youth support worker, and community advocate. She has also completed a wide range of professional qualifications, strengthening her leadership and ability to serve diverse communities.

Severine is a trustee at Artlink, a member of HEY Confident Futures and the HEY Advocacy Network, and a graduate of the New to Leadership Programme. She has contributed to major regional and national events, including Black History Month (2023–2025), the Two Ridings Conference, and the Mass Lobby event in London.

Driven by lived experience, compassion, and a deep belief in human potential, Severine is dedicated to amplifying the voices of those who are often unheard and creating pathways for people to thrive.

ABOUT KATE

“Kate Campbell, is Director of Zahara Therapy Ltd, (2020 -2026), an award-winning therapy practice and consultancy. 

Bio:

Zahara Therapy Ltd is winner of 2025 Global Pharma Mental Health Awards

https://ghpnews.digital/winners/zahara-therapy-ltd-2/

and 

2024 GHP Social Care Awards

https://ghpnews.digital/winners/zahara-therapy-ltd/

Kate’s be-spoke, affordable and accessible therapy, training, supervision and consultation partnerships, draw on a relational decolonising, systemic and narrative focus. 

Kate has a proven track record of teaching clinical practice and supervising complex therapeutic work with children, families, & adults. 

Her extensive expertise ranges from NHS, Education, Social Care and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) leadership positions.

She has received positive accolades and testimonies from the care experienced, legal, medical, corporate, public and private sector populations. 

Kate’s inclusive and empathic approach has been recognised and awarded for impactful, positive therapeutic outcomes for marginalised communities across the world”

Abimbola Olowe is a distinguished accountant, entrepreneur, and author with decades of cross-sector experience spanning finance, education, and business leadership. A Fellow of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), she is recognised for her professional excellence, strategic insight, and enduring impact across multiple industries.

As the Founder and Principal of Abimbola Olowe & Co., Certified Accountants, she provides high-level financial advisory and accounting services built on integrity, precision, and long-term value creation. She holds a Master’s degree in Accounting from a university in Leeds, Yorkshire, further reinforcing her strong academic foundation and global perspective.

With a distinguished career in academia, Abimbola has spent decades lecturing, mentoring, and developing future professionals, earning a reputation as a trusted educator and thought leader. She is the author of Accounting Made Simple and Advanced Financial Accounting, two authoritative works that have empowered students and practitioners by transforming complex financial principles into practical, applicable knowledge.

Her entrepreneurial leadership extends beyond finance as the Director of Molowe Ltd, a dynamic and diversified enterprise specialising in African foods, catering, event planning, photography, and lifestyle services. Under her direction, the company reflects a commitment to quality, innovation, and cultural excellence.

Driven by a deep sense of purpose and social responsibility, Abimbola is the founder of MODARA, a forward-looking charitable initiative dedicated to empowering vulnerable youths, orphans, and widows to realise their full potential and achieve sustainable, meaningful lives.

Abimbola Olowe is defined by a rare combination of technical expertise, entrepreneurial vision, and humanitarian commitment. Her work is guided by a clear and compelling mission: to build enduring value, inspire transformation, and create a legacy of impact across business, education, and society.

MY Dear Steven,

This is the day to make hay, even before the morning opens its eyes.

The earth is fertile and there are many blessed secrets breathing through the space of time,

This is the day to stand strong and embrace the blessings that live beneath the sky.

Life may be a complex album, but it is also a sweet strong.

Today we are feeding from the cradle of faith and hard work.

Today is a blessing disguised with the mysteries of a thousand parables.

TODAY IS YOUR DAY TO STAND TALL – and cherish the gift of Lifes present moment.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEVE

LOTS OF LOVE

TONY AND NIC

*Farhana Pandor is a skilled Financial Controller and accountant with over a decade of experience, helping businesses find clarity, confidence, and growth in their finances. A proud Muslim woman, mother, and advocate of holistic living, she inspires others through her blend of resilience, positivity, and purpose-driven approach to both work and life.

Dr. Sylvia Forchap-Likambi is a visionary, multi-award-winning leading empowerment and transformation authority, transformational Speaker/ Coach, and seven-times international best-selling author; specialized in the delivery of very high quality/cutting-edge empowerment and revolutionary leadership and transformation programs. She is Founder/Global Chair of The Global Visionary Women Network, Founder and CEO of “Behaviour Changed” Award Winning Community Interest Company, Voice of Nations; and Global CEO/Consultant of Dr Sylvia Likambi International/ Dr Sylvia Likambi International Health & Wellbeing Clinic.

Over the years, she has coached, empowered, inspired, and positively impacted/ transformed over 1.5 million lives globally, thousands of female entrepreneurs, and relentlessly empowered many to come out of addictions, depression, get into training, volunteering, employment/self-employment, leadership roles; and also offered them several of such opportunities through her organizations.

Dr Sylvia has participated immensely in leukaemia research and is author/co-author in a number of international peer reviewed journals. She is also an ILM certified executive and business/Life Coach. She was nominated in the African Business Chamber’s UK TOP 100 African Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs 2022 List, and listed on the Top 25 Black Entrepreneurs To Watch in 2021 by The UK Black Business Show. She was also the winner of Honorary Award for Exemplary Professional Leadership Recognition at the Enterprise Minds Awards 2018, The Positive Role Model for Gender Award at The UK National Diversity Awards 2016, and multiple nominee and finalist for other prestigious national/ international awards.

She brings a very unique and dynamic blend of inspiration, purpose, empowerment, and transformation in her mentoring, coaching, and engagements; that has the potential of transforming the most dormant/negative mindset into a highly productive/positive and dynamic mindset, capable of setting and achieving any life goal.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ROGER OKEWOLE

Its a new harvest

Old doors lead to a bright begining,

A new chapter –  filled with the grace of many seasons .

The wind has spoken, kissing this day with an ancient song ,

For all we have is the present moment,

All we feed from is the joy of today 

It is a new harvest ,

It is time to celebrate  YOUR BIRTHDAY

Happy Birthday Roger 

Lots of love 

Tony , Nic and Steve 

Lara Oyedele – Housing Champion, Social Justice Advocate and Community Leader

Lara Oyedele is a Londoner turned proud Bradford resident who has dedicated her life to tackling inequality, homelessness and the lack of diversity in leadership. She made history as the first Black female President of the Chartered Institute of Housing, using her platform to challenge the lack of diversity in the leadership housing associations and local authorities. 

She is Chair of Trustees at Hope Housing, a Bradford based homelessness charity. Lara is also a private landlord, providing affordable homes in the city as part of her long standing commitment to housing justice and community wellbeing.

As founder and CEO of Black on Board, she trains and mentors people from underrepresented backgrounds to take up leadership roles on boards across the UK. Her work is helping to shift the balance of power and ensure decisions are made by people who reflect the communities they serve.

A former journalist and lifelong campaigner, Lara brings clarity, courage and lived experience to every stage she stands on. Her voluntary work spans mentoring, grassroots action and national policy influence. She never misses an opportunity to speak truth to power. 

When not working or volunteering, Lara enjoys a strong cup of tea, great shoes and watching Eastenders.

Follow Lara Oyedele on LinkedIn for updates on leadership, housing and social change.

Seun Odusanya – Gender Equality & Social Impact Advocate | Young Leader

Seun Odusanya is a passionate advocate for gender equality and social impact, driving meaningful change at both local and global levels. She holds a First-Class degree in Management, Politics, and International Relations from Lancaster University (2017–2021), including a year in industry, where she developed an interdisciplinary understanding of political systems and their impact in today’s interconnected world. In recognition of her leadership potential, she was named one of the UK’s most outstanding African and African Caribbean future leaders.

Seun currently works in local government within Communications and Engagement as part of the Participation and Insight function. In this role, she supports the Mayor of Greater Manchester to deliver community engagement and participation, while translating data, intelligence, and insights to inform communications and policy work.

Seun advances change through a combination of international advocacy and local community initiatives. She is a Community Member of UN Women UK and represents Nigeria in the Pan-African Youth Parliament, collaborating with a network of advocates to drive change through action. Most recently, she was selected as a member of the Common Futures Conversations (CFC) community at Chatham House, working with other young people from around the world to discuss policy ideas and engage with policymakers.

Seun’s long-term ambition is to advance gender equality for women and girls across Africa, particularly in Nigeria. In 2025, she demonstrated this commitment by running the Manchester Half Marathon, raising over £2,500 for Women At Risk International Foundation (WARIF). These funds directly supported the Men As Allies (MAA) programme, partnering with around 50 men and boys in local communities to champion gender equality and reduce Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).

Shaped by her academic, professional, and volunteering experiences, Seun exemplifies leadership through action, with a strong commitment to helping organisations achieve lasting social impact.

Pretty faces and charming smiles often captivate people, but they forget there is more to them than meets the eyes.

​Dr Esther Samson Ukaria (hc) is a Nigerian German, born and raised in Kano, Nigeria, a city renowned for its monuments, crafts, and cultural diversity.

I love New York cheesecake, good cuisine, and just exploring new cities and organizing creative events.

My reputation for professionalism, humour, brilliant mind, and commitment to helping others often stand out among those who know me.

My stubborn part can sometimes get the best of me, but I am a quick learner and quick to apologize for my mistakes.

​I hold 1st Class Hons. International Relations & Strategic Studies from Igbinedion University (2019), and IHK-Commercial Administration from Robert-Schuman Berufs Kollege, Essen Germany (2015), Personal Development Certified Coach from the Empowerment Academy (2021) in the U.S.A. Business Management Certification from European Business University Luxembourg (2022)

​Having started my career as a trainee at the Stanbic IBTC bank in Nigeria, I moved to Nordrhein-Westfalen in Germany. I have acquired skills from different international companies over the years. Through it, I have developed conceptual skills, empowered my clients and my community during difficult times, and developed feasible solutions for various problems.

Moreover, I have always been passionate about philanthropy and writing heart- warming stories about life struggles. I would have chosen this career if I had won a lottery in secondary school. Nonetheless, in 2015 this dream became a reality. The House of Mercy Network Foundation was born. Our feeding program has impacted over 8,000 lives in Kogi, Nigeria and over 100 in Tamil Nadu, India.

Also, we have implemented renovation and training projects there. In 2022, we will launch a new project to provide a mother and child sunshine package to pregnant mothers.

This project aims to reduce the high poverty rate among expectant mothers in that area.

Through my role as an ambassador at the European Business University in Luxembourg, students can study accredited impacted courses on a scholarship.

In recognition of these achievements, I was awarded an honorary degree in humanity from the Faith Fuller Seminary affiliated with the Evangel Christian University of America U.S.A on December 5th, 2021. In addition to writing seven books, I’ve graced many stages and shared my word of wisdom with others.