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Ajara Bomah

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Ajara Bomah

Founder and Executive Director, Ajara Bomah Foundation
Umi100 HonoureeUmi100 Honouree 2026
Sierra Leone

Profile

Ajara Bomah is a Sierra Leonean entrepreneur, educator, and founder whose work is transforming rural education and women’s economic empowerment. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Ajara Bomah Foundation, an impact driven organization that provides education, training, and livelihood opportunities to women, girls, and underserved communities in Sierra Leone, particularly in areas with limited access to quality schooling and economic resources. Through her leadership, the foundation delivers skills development programs, community outreach, and mentorship that help women become financially independent and children gain access to learning opportunities they might not otherwise receive.

Ajara blends compassion with action, supporting families to break cycles of poverty through education and entrepreneurial skills. Her work emphasizes dignity, opportunity, and sustainable growth, inspiring other women and mothers to pursue impactful initiatives that strengthen their communities. Through her example, she highlights the power of African women to lead transformative change while nurturing both family and society.