My Journey
Benedicta Apuamah is a pharmacist, global health expert, and development leader committed to advancing women’s health, youth empowerment, gender equity, and sustainable healthcare systems. With over seven years of experience across Africa, Europe, and Latin America, she brings a unique blend of scientific expertise, community-based leadership, and international development practice.
Benedicta holds a Master’s degree in International Health and Social Management from MCI – The Entrepreneurial School in Austria, where she earned the prestigious Ban Ki-moon and AAI One-World Scholarships for her contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Her career spans grassroots health programs in Nigeria to global development initiatives across Europe, Africa, and Latin America. She has worked within diverse international systems, contributing to programmes in youth development, migration, gender equality, women’s health, and global health governance.
Benedicta is passionate about building fairer and more resilient societies. Driven by a commitment to equity, she uses evidence, storytelling, and strategic partnerships to advance meaningful change.
Author of “Biking Through Africa & Beyond”
Benedicta is the author of Biking Through Africa & Beyond, a memoir that blends personal transformation with applied leadership lessons. The book has become a practical tool for institutions working on:
Youth leadership
Migration & mobility
Gender equity
Sustainable development
It aligns with major global frameworks including the UN SDGs and the African Union’s Agenda 2063, offering organisations an African-centered resource for capacity building, dialogue, and community-driven development.
Benedicta has shared her expertise on international platforms, including:
(Panelist, State of the World Population Report)
(Presenter on menstrual health & sustainability)
(Winner, 2024 Science Speed Talk Competition)
(Sole Nigerian representative)
Themes Commonly Addressed
I welcome invitations from universities, research centres, and student programmes seeking thoughtful, practice‑based engagement that connects global realities with academic inquiry.
I am regularly invited by universities and academic institutions in Europe to engage students in practice‑based learning at the intersection of global development, gender equity, education, migration, and international mobility. My work brings real‑world NGO and community experience into the classroom, transforming theory into lived, critical, and globally grounded learning.
Drawing on my background as a pharmacist, global‑health and programme‑management professional, researcher, and author, these sessions are designed as interactive lectures, dialogues, and reflection spaces rather than traditional training. They equip students with the analytical tools, ethical awareness, and contextual understanding needed to navigate global challenges responsibly.
