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Independent (Dirug Samuel)

I build technology for women and communities that systems routinely ignore and I do it in environments where infrastructure is weak, trust is fragile, and failure has real consequences. For nearly a decade, I have designed and deployed digital solutions across gender based violence response, menstrual health, digital education, and social protection in Nigeria and other underserved settings. My work sits in between technology, policy, and lived community realities. I am the Founder Big Family 360 and I developed these solutions: HerPride, an AI powered menstrual health and self care app combining cycle tracking, medical insights, USSD access for basic phones, and affordable organic menstrual products. I also built SmartRR, a GBV reporting and case management platform that has been deployed across multiple Nigerian states and other African Countries recognized with Awards from UNFPA, EU/IDEO 16 days of activism innovation awards among others.

Headquarter Country

Nigeria

Communities served

Children, Girls, Women

Happy to support with

Funding Support
Marketing & Communications

Looking for

Knowledge & Resources

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Mentoring and Other Soft Skills

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Technology Support

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Dirug Samuel

Independent (Dirug Samuel)

 Abuja

My motivation to join Catalyst Now starts from my belief that the world's most complex challenges cannot be solved by isolated individuals working alone. Through Big Family 360, I have developed solutions addressing GBV, women’s health, education, and civic engagement in underserved communities. I hope to contribute practical experience, technology driven innovation, and partnerships from Africa, while gaining opportunities for peer learning, collaboration, and collective action to scale.