Executive Director, Golden Impact For Women And Young People Initiative

Ariwa is a leadership expert and advocate for women’s empowerment. He leads Golden Impact, an organization advancing education, economic opportunity, and gender equality for women, girls, and young people. At Golden Impact, Ariwa develops programs that promote education, economic empowerment, and sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR), creating opportunities that break cycles of inequality. He holds an NCE in Accounting, a BScEd in Accounting Education, a postgraduate diploma, a master’s in social work, and a certificate in Peace and Conflict Resolution.

Ariwa’s work has earned him recognition as an Ambassador of Peace in Africa and awards for youth service and community impact, reflecting his dedication to empowering communities and advancing gender equity.

Rise Up Together Cohort: Nigeria, 2025