ARIGBABOWO SUMAYYAH ANUOLUWAPO

Social Work Undergraduate | Community Engagement | Programme Support

Lagos, NG.

About

Highly motivated Social Work undergraduate with a strong foundation in community engagement, student leadership, and social service operations. Demonstrated ability to drive social impact initiatives, including founding TheraLife, and coordinate volunteer activities that directly support welfare programs for over 50 students. Eager to leverage developing skills in project management and a passion for youth engagement and social inclusion to deliver effective community development programs and innovative social solutions.

Work

Family and Child Social Service Unit, Ikeja

|

Social Work Field Placement

Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Engaged in practical social-service operations focused on children and families, developing an understanding of institutional roles in welfare and protection.

Highlights

Gained practical exposure to social-service operations directly involving children and families, enhancing understanding of direct intervention strategies.

Developed a foundational understanding of the critical role social-service institutions play in responding to family-related concerns and safeguarding children's welfare.

Bureau of Public Defender, Lagos State Ministry of Justice

|

Intern and Volunteer

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

→

Summary

Interned and volunteered, gaining practical exposure to dispute resolution and legal processes within a social welfare context.

Highlights

Participated in mediation-related activities, gaining practical exposure to dispute-resolution processes and contributing to legal aid services.

Assisted with crucial documentation and attended client interviews, ensuring accurate record-keeping and effective client engagement.

Observed court proceedings and hearings, developing a foundational understanding of legal processes and access-to-justice mechanisms.

Gained exposure to the critical intersection of legal services, social welfare, and the protection of individuals' rights, informing a holistic approach to social work.

Volunteer

Volunteer — Fundraising, Publicity and Outreach

|

Sick Kids Hospital Foundation

Engaged in fundraising, publicity, and outreach efforts to support children with illnesses and promote the foundation's work.

Highlights

Contributed to fundraising activities that successfully raised funds for children living with medical conditions.

Participated in publicity and awareness campaigns, effectively promoting the foundation's vital work to a broader audience.

Supported outreach efforts, actively engaging people with the organization's activities and expanding its community impact.

Student Ambassador

|

Cowrywise

Acts as a student ambassador, sharing platform information and supporting promotional awareness within the university community.

Highlights

Shares first-hand platform information and actively supports promotional awareness among students, increasing engagement.

Facilitates communication of relevant information about the platform within the student community, fostering adoption and understanding.

Female Coordinator

|

ASSMUS, University of Lagos

Leads student welfare and engagement initiatives, strengthening representation and participation within the university community.

Highlights

Contributes actively to student leadership, coordination, engagement, and welfare initiatives, directly impacting student life and campus experience.

Supports strategic initiatives designed to strengthen student representation and participation within the university, fostering a more inclusive environment.

Female Secretary

|

ASSMUS, University of Lagos

Coordinated a significant student-welfare feeding program, ensuring effective distribution of resources to over 50 students.

Highlights

Helped plan and organize a successful one-day feeding programme, providing essential food items to more than 50 students in the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Contributed to efficient programme planning and coordinated food-item distribution as a key student-welfare intervention.

Welfare Team Member

|

Da'wah Camp Executive Teams

Coordinated meal preparation and service for two Da'wah camps, ensuring timely and smooth delivery of feeding arrangements for delegates.

Highlights

Collaborated with the welfare team to prepare meals for camp delegates and meticulously coordinate meal service across two Da'wah camps.

Ensured delegates received meals at appropriate times, directly contributing to the successful delivery of the camps' feeding arrangements and overall delegate satisfaction.

Contributed to delegate welfare and the smooth running of camp activities through practical food preparation and service coordination.

Volunteer — Publicity and Fundraising | Assistant Group Lead, Group Seven

|

FS2S — Back-to-School Initiative, Port Harcourt

Contributed to two editions of a back-to-school initiative through publicity and fundraising, and led group coordination efforts for a third edition.

Highlights

Volunteered in two editions of a back-to-school initiative, directly supporting children's return to education.

Contributed significantly to publicity and fundraising activities, generating support for programme implementation.

Served as Assistant Group Lead for Group Seven during the third edition, supporting group coordination and collaborative efforts towards initiative objectives.

Education

University of Lagos (UNILAG)

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Social Work

Languages

English

Skills

Community Engagement

Community Outreach, Stakeholder Engagement, Youth Engagement, Social Inclusion, Program Development.

Program Management

Programme Planning, Programme Support, Project Development, Project Coordination, Initiative Development, Process Improvement.

Fundraising & Publicity

Fundraising Support, Promotional Communication, Awareness Campaigns, Outreach Efforts.

Leadership & Coordination

Student Leadership, Volunteer Coordination, Team Collaboration, Event Planning, Welfare Initiatives.

Social Work & Welfare

Social Service Operations, Child & Family Welfare, Access to Justice, Dispute Resolution, Client Interviewing, Documentation Support, Rights Protection.

Digital Skills

Project Management, UI/UX Design, Frontend Development, Social Media Management, Online Presence Building.

Research & Analysis

Observation, Data Gathering, Concept Development.

Interests

Social Development

Social Work, Community Development, Child and Family Welfare, Youth Engagement and Empowerment, Social Inclusion and Advocacy.

Program Delivery

Programme and Project Coordination, Mental Well-being and Community Support.

Environmental Engagement

Environmental Sustainability, Nature-Based Well-being.

Projects

TheraLife

Summary

TheraLife is an emerging social-impact initiative exploring the use of nature-based activities to support mental well-being, encouraging engagement with natural environments as accessible ways of promoting well-being. It aims to make well-being initiatives more accessible and explore the relationship between environmental engagement, community participation, and social impact.