Abayomi Ogundipe

Strategic design consultancy supporting nonprofits, NGOs, and impact startups to design programs, communication systems, and campaigns that drive measurable social impact.

Key Projects:

RAPIDA - A community-powered crisis-damage mapping tool for the UNDP Crisis Mapping Challenge, built on OpenStreetMap and Microsoft Global ML Building Footprints, supporting all six official UN languages and WhatsApp-based reporting requiring no app download.

JoinBody is working toward building a trusted volunteer marketplace for Nigeria with people who are mobilizing others for volunteer actions.

Nonprofit organization focused on technology-enabled education for marginalized communities. Led project design, fundraising, and communication across multiple flagship programs in partnership with UN agencies (UNICEF, UN Women), OECD ODA, government, and international donors.

Key Programs:

GirlsGoIT

Technology education program for adolescent girls (ages 12-18), co-designed with UN Women and Government of Moldova.

• Scope: Coding, robotics, digital literacy, and leadership skills
• Technologies: Curriculum design, camp delivery model, M&E framework
• Impact:
  • 5,200+ girls reached across 29 camps in 26 districts (out of 35 in Moldova)
  • Expanded from 3 districts (2016) to 26 districts (2023)
  • With and For Girls Award (2017) for impact in girls' education
  • Featured in UN Women Moldova publication Women in ICT and STEM (2020)
  • Transitioned from donor-dependent to government-supported program
• Partnerships: UNICEF, UN Women, OECD ODA Ministry of Education, private sector tech companies
• Resources: The Liechtenstein Development Service | UN Women Europe and Central Asia

UPSHIFT

Youth entrepreneurship program for NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) youth, co-designed with UNICEF Moldova and ODIMM (State Agency for Small and Medium Enterprises).

• Scope: Social innovation, entrepreneurship training, mentorship
• Technologies: Program design framework, Theory of Change, M&E system
• Impact: Empowered marginalized youth to launch social enterprises
• Partnerships: UNICEF Moldova, Government of Moldova, ODIMM, private sector mentors
• Resources: UNICEF | UPSHIFT

STEAMpeRoti "STEAM on Wheels"

Mobile STEAM education initiative co-designed with UNICEF Moldova and funded by Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, Global Funds for Children, and Liechtenstein Development Services.

• Scope: Mobile STEAM learning for rural and underserved communities
• Technologies: Curriculum design, mobile delivery model, accessible learning materials
• Impact: Expanded STEAM access to remote and underserved districts
• Resources: STEAM on Wheels | UNICEF

HireMe STEM Career Board Game

Interactive career education tool co-designed with MEGA Generation to encourage girls and boys to enter the IT sector. Funded by

• Scope: Game design, gender-transformative messaging, STEM career awareness
• Technologies: Board game mechanics, gamified learning
• Impact: Culturally relevant tool challenging STEM career stereotypes
• Resources: IWPR | Prototyping

• Established and led local hub of World Economic Forum's youth leadership initiative.
• Facilitated community impact projects and cross-sector partnerships.

Coordinator of EU code week in Moldova.

Mentored girls team in collaboration with Peace Corps Volunteers. Girls team mentored won first place global prize.