Ndifreke Andrew-Essien (Freky)

UNITED STATES | 2022-23 FELLOW

Ndifreke (Freky) is a Public Health Professional and Disability Advocate from Nigeria. Freky earned two Master's degrees; one in Human Physiology and another in Public Health. She has worked in the Social Sector/Non-profit Sector for over twelve years. She is the Founding Executive Director of FAECARE; the Freky Andrew-Essien Care Foundation. In addition, Freky is the Coordinator of another organization BOLD HEARTS, an initiative for Beautiful Outstanding Ladies with Disabilities. Freky is a Mandela Washington Fellow and a Young African Changemakers Fellow among other titles. She is keen on advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities, women, and children. Freky is a worker of the Redeemed Christian Church of God.