Raquel Kasham Daniel

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Raquel Kasham Daniel
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigeria
Alma mater University of Lagos
Occupation(s)Social Entrepreneur, Educator, Author
Organization(s)Beyond the Classroom Foundation, Bambini Africa
Known forSocial Entrepreneurship, Education
Notable workThere Is a New Virus in Town, FLOW: a girl's guide to menstruation
Awards
  • African Luther King Heroes Award
  • Women Achievers Award
Website raqueldaniel.com/rkd/

Raquel Kasham Daniel is a social entrepreneur, educator and author [1] of several books including FLOW: a girl's guide to menstruation. [2] She has received numerous awards for her work with educating marginalised children in Nigeria. [3] [4] She is also a recipient of the African Luther King Heroes Award. [5] She founded Beyond the Classroom Foundation as a response to the social and educational needs of underprivileged children [6] and created Nzuriaiki.com (now voluserve.com), an online platform that connects nonprofits with volunteers in Africa. [7] She also co-founded Bambini Africa, creators of Bambini Books and Bambini TV. [8]

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Early life

According to her account from interviews, Daniel is from Kaduna State and lived in Kaduna and Lagos most of her life. She is the first child in a family of four and the only girl. She lost her dad when she was sixteen and her mother four years later. [9] [6]

Education

Daniel is an alumnus of University of Lagos. [3]

Bibliography

Awards and recognition

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References

  1. ↑ "Raquel Daniel: Social entrepreneur and author launches 6 new books". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 20 April 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  2. 1 2 Daniel, Raquel Kasham. FLOW: a girl's guide to menstruation.
  3. 1 2 Adelana, Oludolapo (29 August 2018). "5 Nigerians to attend Climate Reality Training with former US Vice President, Al Gore » YNaija". YNaija. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  4. 1 2 "IWD 2021: Raquel Daniel honoured by Nile University". Vanguard News. 14 March 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  5. ↑ Admin (9 February 2021). "Social Change Leaders Raquel Daniel, Owolabi Williams, and others receive Martin Luther King Awards". Aforfemist. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  6. 1 2 ""Trust and Enjoy your journey, Worry less and Don't burn bridges." LLAInterview- Meet Raquel Kasham Daniel, Founder Salt and Light Girls. – Leading Ladies Africa" . Retrieved 16 June 2021.
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  8. ↑ "Our Founder and Creative Director". Bambini Africa, Bambini Books ,Bambini TV. 18 September 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
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  11. ↑ "Buy Squeaky Clean – Pre-Order by Raquel Daniel". Buy Squeaky Clean – Pre-Order by Raquel Daniel. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  12. ↑ "Buy My Big Fun Colouring Book by Raquel Daniel". Buy My Big Fun Colouring Book by Raquel Daniel. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  13. ↑ "Buy My Big Fun Tracing Book by Raquel Daniel". Buy My Big Fun Tracing Book by Raquel Daniel. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  14. ↑ "Buy The Alphabet Book on COVID-19 by Raquel Daniel". Buy The Alphabet Book on COVID-19 by Raquel Daniel. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  15. ↑ "Buy My Personal Reading Log by Raquel Daniel". Buy My Personal Reading Log by Raquel Daniel. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  16. ↑ "Buy THERE IS A NEW VIRUS IN TOWN by Raquel Daniel". Buy THERE IS A NEW VIRUS IN TOWN by Raquel Daniel. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  17. ↑ "Buy My Fun Colouring Book by Raquel Daniel". Buy My Fun Colouring Book by Raquel Daniel. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
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