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Full-Circle: From Scholar to Trustee

by Richard Oreffo | Jan 16, 2026 | Cowrie Milestones & People, Cowrie Scholar Experiences, Developing Skills

Full-Circle: Kesiah Reflects on her Journey from Scholar to Trustee. New Cowrie Trustee, Kesiah Gakpe, tells us about her experience of 2025 and why she’s excited about joining the board of the Foundation.  “Happy New Year everyone! As we’ve now...

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