Deborah Brown Majekodunmi

Deborah Brown Majekodunmi is a Grant Acquisition Specialist in Humanitarian, Transitional, and Development Aid, with a wealth of experience in securing funding from leading institutional donors such as USAID, BHA, EU, ECHO, FCDO, UN, and GAC, as well as private cooperations and foundation. She has led the development and implementation of impactful interventions across various regions of the Global South, with a proven track record in supporting the acquisition of institutional funding for multi-sectoral programs across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the Americas, and Europe.

Deborah has contributed to humanitarian missions in Ukraine, Nigeria, South Sudan, Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, and Sierra Leone, collaborating with renowned international nonprofits like Mercy Corps, World Vision, the SDGs Project Support Office, and People in Need (PIN). Currently, as Funding Manager at Christian Blind Mission (CBM) in Germany, she oversees the acquisition of grants from international donors to support CBM’s global operations.

A passionate advocate for disability inclusion, Deborah is the Founder and Creative Director of KidsABILITY Initiative, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting the creative abilities of children with disabilities and advocating for their right to education. Her dedication to inclusion extends to her work in tech, where she has developed expertise in UX/UI design and frontend development to enhance web content accessibility and foster inclusive product design.

Deborah is a Mandela Washington Fellow, an Erasmus Scholar, and a Clinton Global Initiative Fellow. She holds a Master’s degree in International Humanitarian Action (NOHA+) and has additional qualifications in Development Management and Law. Throughout her career, she has contributed to academic research and publications focused on disability inclusion and humanitarian action.

Outside of her professional pursuits, Deborah enjoys singing, crafting, salsa dancing, and traveling. She values meaningful connections and is deeply committed to the belief that an inclusive world is possible for all.

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