Biography

Hidaya Karimu is a passionate and dedicated community development advocate from Tamale in the Northern Region of Ghana. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University for Development Studies, Tamale, where she served as the Deputy Women’s Commissioner of the Nursing Students Association.

During her national service year, Hidaya gained valuable experience as a Nursing Officer at the Tamale Teaching Hospital. She is a proud Mastercard Foundation Scholar alumna and a member of the CAMFED Association, with a strong commitment to service, community development, and giving back to society.

Hidaya is a CorpsAfrica/Ghana alumna currently re-serving as a Volunteer, having been extended to continue her service with the 5th Cohort.

Through her work, she is passionate about empowering communities, promoting sustainable development, and inspiring positive change.

Beyond healthcare and community service, Hidaya has a strong passion for photography and videography, which won her the “Best in Media Award” at the CorpsAfrica/Ghana Cohort 4 Close of Service Dinner & Awards.