Empowering Through Education and Safeguarding
Lola Olaniyi-Alabi
- Qualified Trainer and Educator in Health and Social Care
- Winners Chapel International Leeds
- Leeds, United Kingdom
Bio
Lola Olaniyi-Alabi is a highly accomplished trainer, assessor, and educator with a specialisation in health and social care, safeguarding, and neurodiversity support. With over 25 years of combined experience in the UK and Nigeria, Lola has had a profound impact on individuals and communities through her teaching, mentoring, and leadership.
Her extensive career spans both professional and community-based settings. As a Sunday school and Teens Church teacher for 18 years at Winners’ Chapel International UK, Lola has demonstrated her passion for fostering strong, compassionate relationships within faith-based communities. She has consistently used her skills to inspire personal and spiritual growth, making her a trusted mentor for young people and adults alike.
Lola holds a Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status, empowering her to educate learners of all ages and backgrounds. In her current role as a Learning Delivery Officer for the Department of Work and Pension, she excels in leadership, digital education, and inclusive teaching, ensuring that individuals have the tools they need to succeed in an evolving educational landscape.
Afrikindness Empowerment Programme
Lola plays an integral role in Afrikindness’ Community Empowerment Programme, where she leads initiatives to improve safeguarding knowledge and practice within African and faith communities.
She joined Afrikindness Community Leaders Cohort/1 in 2024.
Key Achievements with Afrikindness
Safeguarding Train-the-Trainer Certification
Lola has achieved certification as a safeguarding trainer, equipping her to lead safeguarding initiatives within faith and community settings
Co-Creator of Safeguarding Training Pack for Faith Communities
In collaboration with Voluntary Action Leeds, Lola co-created a tailored safeguarding training pack aimed at empowering faith communities with the knowledge and tools to protect vulnerable individuals
Community and Faith-Based Leadership
Lola utilises the 7 Afrikindness Empowerment Modules to take impactful initiatives into her community, driving the change needed to foster growth, safety, and inclusion
Training Events
Register for free community and leadership training sessions with Lola, empowering parents and families with safeguarding, health, and social care skills.
Impact in the Community
Lola is a powerful leader to reckon with, inspiring transformation and driving change in every community she touches.
