Founder/Executive Director, Care For Healthy Life Initiative

Darlington Ezeagu is very hardworking and passionate about health, education and economic empowerment, with over eight years of experience working in the nonprofit sector. He’s the Founder/Executive Director of Care For Healthy Life Initiative (CAHLIN), a non-governmental organization that is based in Nnewi-Anambra State, Nigeria, which was established to promote healthy lifestyles.

Through this organization, he supports people that are affected by poverty, hunger, disability, disaster and health challenges, improving their lives and giving children and adults access to quality education.

Darlington’s commitment to gender equity and gender equality is evident through his organization’s programs for women and girls, addressing the systemic barriers that prevent them from fully realizing their rights and potential and demonstrating his dedication to promoting their well-being.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science degree in Anatomy.

Rise Up Cohort: Nigeria, 2024