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Introducing our first Cowrie Scholars!

by Cicely Oreffo | Oct 22, 2021 | Cowrie Milestones & People, Cowrie Scholar Experiences

We are excited to announce our first cohort of Cowrie Scholars!

Ganre

Isabella

Nancy

Will

Kesiah

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