Dupe Makinde

Dupe Makinde is a woman on a mission: to transform the lives of children and young people. That’s why she founded the Positive Future Group, a group of dedicated and passionate people providing education and self-development to help young people develop their skills and achieve their full potential. They have a presence in Africa where they give orphans and vulnerable children an equal chance to education and personal development.

Dupe passionately believes that regardless of their background, everyone should have the support and training to become the very best they can be – no matter what. And it’s thanks to her 20+ years of public and private sector experience as both an accountant and family/youth support worker, that she is uniquely leads, inspire, and drive the Positive Future Group to new heights.

She also leads Blossom Network; a Christian organisation that aids women of all ages to reach their full potential by helping them blossom; i.e. develop, flourish, and prosper. Blossom Network runs faith meetings and a monthly support forum that is open to women from all backgrounds. The forum provides women with information tools and accountability to enhance their mental health and ensure that they are maximising every area of their lives.

With awards under her belt and a wealth of experience in project and resource management, Dupe has a plethora of skills, from team leadership, youth development and strategic planning to expertise in financial management, project budget management, regulatory compliance, operations and more.