Toyin Ojora Saraki
Nigerian advocate for women’s and children’s health and empowerment. Founder-President of The Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA), founded in 2004. Appointed WHO Foundation Ambassador for Global Health (12 January 2022). Served as International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) Global Goodwill Ambassador since 2014 (farewell noted in 2020).
Maternal and newborn outcomes depend on strong frontline capacity, continuity of care, and trust between communities and health systems.
Through WBFA (founded in 2004), Toyin Ojora Saraki has built a platform focused on women’s and children’s health and empowerment, and she has taken on recognised advocacy roles with the WHO Foundation and the International Confederation of Midwives.
The central idea: durable health gains require sustained institutional work—programming, partnerships, and accountability.
Key Numbers
Verified milestones from official organisations and published biographies.
Dates above are taken from WBFA’s official “About” page, PMNCH/WHO announcement (12 Jan 2022), ICM statement (since 2014), and published biographies.
The Story
Building an institution, then using global platforms to sustain focus.
WBFA’s official materials state the foundation was established in 2004, with Toyin Ojora Saraki as Founder-President.
In January 2022, PMNCH reported her appointment as WHO Foundation Ambassador for Global Health.
The International Confederation of Midwives stated she held the role of ICM Global Goodwill Ambassador since 2014, with a farewell message noted in 2020.
Ventures
Organisations and roles (verified sources only).
The Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA)
Founder-PresidentWBFA states it was founded in 2004 by Toyin Ojora Saraki.
WHO Foundation
Ambassador for Global HealthPMNCH/WHO page reports her appointment as WHO Foundation Ambassador for Global Health on 12 January 2022.
International Confederation of Midwives (ICM)
Global Goodwill AmbassadorICM states she held the Global Goodwill Ambassador role since 2014 (farewell noted in 2020).
Contribution to Africa
Stated contributions based on verified institutional roles and official descriptions.
Signal
WBFA “About” (WBFA founded in 2004 by Toyin Ojora Saraki).
PMNCH/WHO announcement (12 Jan 2022 appointment as WHO Foundation Ambassador for Global Health).
ICM statement (Global Goodwill Ambassador since 2014; farewell noted in 2020).
Published biographies confirming First Lady of Kwara State (2003–2011).
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