A world where disadvantaged children, young people and adults can access opportunities and be empowered to succeed in life.
To inspire learning and broaden horizon of children, young people and adults
Founder
Mary Oguike is the founder of The Rural Gems (TRG), a not-for-profit organisation that believes education is crucial for the advancement of communities. At age 39, Mary took a career break from being a Research Scientist at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine to found TRG. Mary obtained her M.Sc and PhD degrees from the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Ibadan, Nigeria with specialization in the field of malaria. With over fifteen years of research experience, Mary has recently joined Secondary education as a Science Teacher in the UK to transfer her passion for science to the younger generation.
(Executive Director)
Edmund, a millennial, is a first-class graduate with a Masters degree from the University of Derby, United Kingdom. He is an ardent believer in the power of education and so promotes this cause.
(Secretary)
Adrian holds a PhD in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Kent, United Kingdom. He is an academic with extended experience in library management.
(Public Relations Manager)
A Marketing Communications expert, Tunde has a degree in the Humanities and brings to the board of Trustees of The Rural Gems, two decades of advertising and public relations expertise spanning different industries.
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