Executive Profile

Dr. Judith Ifunanya Ani

Dr. Judith Ifunanya Ani, holds a Doctorate in Sociology with experiences in gender, ageing and environmental related issues. She currently holds a postdoctoral fellowship at Walter Sisulu University, South Africa. In her role as Chief Operations Officer and Director of Research at Inspire World International Foundation in Abuja, Nigeria, she led impactful funded projects peer-reviewed publications focusing on vulnerable populations. Additionally, she is a volunteer and lead Partnerships and Programs at DePECOS Institutions and Development Research Centre, Ota, Nigeria. Dr. Ani’s portfolio includes a formative WASH project sponsored by Partners for Development in cooperation with the EU/UNICEF, which assessed WASH services in rural Nigerian communities. Through this project, she contributed strategic insights for improving sanitation practices and access to clean water in rural Nigeria. Her role involved conducting baseline evaluations, community-based assessments, and stakeholder.