The Fundraiser's Handbook: A-Z resource on how to raise funds for NGOs in Africa (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781519741769)

Chuma Mmeka also known as 'T-char' is a motivational writer, trainer, human capacity developer, and charity manager with several successfully funded projects in his kitty. He is an award winning Nigerian humanitarian with bias for the provision of primary healthcare, life skills, protection and empowerment to vulnerable and disadvantaged grassroots people. Born on June 21, 1975 to Enyi Jim I. Mmeka and Lolo Jossy C. Mmeka of Alaenyi-Ofeahia, Amaigbo in Nwangele Local Government Area of Imo State in Nigeria's south east region, the dynamic and exceptionally versatile Chuma Mmeka is a published poet, film actor, activist, administrator and media personality. Between 2004 and 2014, Chuma Mmeka benefitted immensely from a number of International Agency / Federal Government of Nigeria co-sponsored training programs for frontline civil society representatives on Child Rights and Protection, Psychosocial Support Skills, Grant Seeking and Fund Raising, Vulnerable Children's Care, Youth Empowerment, Women Development, Public Healthcare, etc. Chuma Mmeka's charity management cum fund raising experience spans a full sixteen years working as the: South East Manager, Better Life Program For African Women (1998 - 2003); General Manager, Alpha Charity Healthcare Services Inc. (2003 - 2007); and Director Administration and Programs, Cona Anosike Support Foundation (2007 - 2014). He now operates his own TEENKY Charity Foundation. Mmeka is currently Imo State Coordinator for the Global Fund /ARFH assisted Vulnerable Children Support and Development Program Rounds under the national network Association of Orphans and Vulnerable Children Non Governmental Organizations in Nigeria (AONN); he is a leading member of the UNICEF supported Child Protection Network and Initiator of The Safe Child Project. He is also a member of the Youth Enhancement Organization, and The Humanitarian Project. Chuma is married to Nikky Mmeka with children; 50% of his earnings from writing and acting go to support orphans and vulnerable children in south east Nigeria.