30/07/2026
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How do you take local, grassroots impact and position it for global recognition?
In our latest Masterclass, Starting Local, Going Global: Turning Your Local Impact into a Global Opportunity, we sat down with our very own Charles Falajiki for an empowering session on global positioning (he worked from here at Impact Hub Abuja before he became a Security Policy Researcher at Columbia University and a World Bank Scholarship recipient at Oxford University. Now Charles is a Community Impact Accelerator Fellow,
Highlights of the masterclass and key lessons
→→ You Don’t Have to Be a Founder to Go Global. You don’t need to start your own organization to create massive impact or attract global opportunities. By focusing on deep ex*****on, building capacity, and having a clear sense of direction, he unlocked both the World Bank Scholarship and the prestigious Chevening Scholarship at Oxford University.
→→ Build Capacity & Commit to Continuous Learning. Global opportunities don’t just find you; they meet you prepared. Continuous learning and intentional self-improvement are non-negotiables if you want to scale your knowledge and bridge the gap between local ex*****on and global relevance.
→→ The Power of Starting Small. Every global initiative started as a small, local solution. Don’t underestimate the power of starting small. Focus on proving your concept, mastering your craft, and building tangible proof of impact right where you are.
→→ Speak with Authority and Value. When you enter global rooms, your value isn’t defined by your class, status, or location. Speak with authority, lead from a place of value, and let the substance of your work command respect in whatever country or jurisdiction you find yourself.
Thank you to Charles for sharing
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
SCHOLARSHIP MENTORSHIP NOW OPEN With the ongoing Chevening scholarship application window and other global opportunities now open. This will be in the form of a dedicated mentorship program at Impact Hub Abuja.
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