inspiring learning, awakening curiosity, ensuring inclusivity
Mary Joel founder and author, Paula Bolanle Sofowora, is a lawyer with a passionate interest in education, inclusion, diversity, equality, corporate social responsibility, social justice, and giving back to the community.
What's in a name?
You may be wondering how I came up with the name Mary Joel. Well, it’s quite simple. I was missing my parents and reminiscing about the little quality time that we actually spent together. My mum gave birth to me when she was just 16 years old. I was quite shocked when I found this out, years after her death. It got me thinking about how much my siblings and I were loved and about the sacrifices my parents made to give us a better life than they had.
How you can make a difference.
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