Peggy Chukwuemeka Regional Coordinator (South-East) – Youths Against Disaster Initiative (YADI)

Peggy Chukwuemeka

Regional Coordinator (South-East)

Peggy Ijeoma Chukwuemeka is a trailblazing Nigerian psychologist, researcher, and child protection specialist whose life’s work centers on strengthening families, combating drug abuse, and mitigating gender-based violence (GBV). As the Executive Director of the Parent-Child Intervention Centre (PCIC), a prominent NGO headquartered in Enugu State Nigeria, she has dedicated over a decade to fostering safer communities through education, advocacy, and grassroots interventions. Born and raised in Nigeria, Peggy’s professional expertise spans psychology from Enugu State University of Science and Technology, and extensive research in family dynamics, substance abuse prevention, and good governance.

She has authored four influential parenting books that empower families to navigate modern challenges like addiction and domestic strife. Her flagship initiative, the Parents-for-Parents Network (P4PN), pioneered in Nigeria, trains volunteers to educate communities on the perils of drug abuse and GBV. This network has yielded remarkable results, including reduced substance use among youth and lower domestic violence rates, by mobilizing parents as change agents in their local spheres.

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Globally recognized for her impact, Peggy serves as the deputy board member for Africa at the World Federation Against Drugs (WFAD). She convened Nigeria’s inaugural National Parents Summit and Family Support Awards, drawing participation from key institutions like the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Ministry of Education, and civil society leaders. Her collaborations extend to international powerhouses such as ActionAid Nigeria, GIZ, UKAid, NERI, USAID, Global Affairs Canada, and the Vienna NGO Committee on Drugs (VNGOC). Peggy’s presentations at high-profile forums, including the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna (2019, 2021, 2023) and the African Union Commission’s High-Level Sections in Zambia (2023), highlight her role in shaping continental policies on family interventions.

In 2019, her tireless efforts earned her the Global Family Ambassador (GFA) award from the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, underscoring her commitment to universal family harmony. Currently, Peggy is the Enugu State Consultant for Invictus Africa. Despite the complexities of her advocacy by navigating cultural norms, resource constraints, and societal stigma, Peggy remains an unyielding force. Her work not only protects vulnerable children but also builds resilient families, proving that informed parenting can transform societies. Through PCIC and beyond, Peggy Chukwuemeka continues to inspire, educate, and heal, leaving an indelible mark on Enugu State, Nigeria and Africa’s social landscape.