Davacrest Hub was born out of a mother's passion and resilience in raising her son who is living with Cerebral Palsy. Her journey is one of Love, Advocacy and Determination to navigate the challenges that families with persons living with disabilities face in some parts of the world, especially in Africa.
This is a platform that aims to influence a positive change in the community, to connect, share resources, stories, promote inclusion and much more!
We envision a world where disabilities are understood, inclusion is a norm, and every person can thrive in Africa. Differently-abled people will be celebrated openly, and families will be supported in understanding and embracing diversity. Society will engage positively, free from shame, stigma, and fear. Myths and misconceptions will give way to knowledge, acceptance, and active inclusion.
Founder
Uju, founder of Davacrest Hub, is a Sociologist and Anthropologist passionate about care, advocacy, and community development. Her journey began in 2015 as a peer educator in Nigeria, working on reproductive health and HIV prevention in Northern Nigeria. In 2018, caring for her son with Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy deepened her commitment, shaping her into a strong voice for families. Now in the UK, she channels her knowledge, lived experience, and unwavering compassion to create inclusive support systems for individuals and families in need.
Co-Founder
Steph has a passion for people, as a social change advocate and co-founder of Davacrest Hub, driven to create inclusive communities across Africa. She believes that people are not inherently bad, but stigma towards differently-abled people stems from culturally inherited misinformation and lack of contact. She uses her creative and storytelling background to change the narrative. Her vision is for an Africa where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.
Public Health Activist
Chidinmma is a public health activist, spoken word poet, and entrepreneur passionate about inspiring confidence and driving change. In public health, she focuses on awareness and healthier lifestyles; through poetry, she challenges perspectives and amplifies voices. As an entrepreneur, she embraces creativity and resilience to build impactful solutions, believing that when people embrace their abilities, they unlock the power to transform lives and communities.
Physician
Dr Oguejiofor Uchenna is a physician with experience across Nigeria, Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom, dedicated to inclusion and disability awareness. He works with children and adults with disabilities, believing that healthcare includes dignity, equal opportunity and participation in everyday life. Now based in the UK, he focuses on supporting disabled people to take part in sport and community activities, creating spaces where every individual is seen and valued. Through Davacrest Hub, he shares insight, challenges stigma and promotes a society that celebrates diversity and ability in all its forms.
