About Us
BeautyfromAshes is an initiative of Sparkles Technologies that provides equal opportunity for the social and economic mobility of marginalised and vulnerable people worldwide. We aim to take people on a transformational journey by lifting them from Ashes to Beauty.
Vision
To uplift 1,000,000 At- Risk, Marginalized and Minority Groups from Poverty, through Education and Entrepreneurship, turning adversity into opportunity and beauty, From Ashes to Beauty
Mission
The Beauty from Ashes Initiative is dedicated to uplifting marginalized and vulnerable individuals by providing comprehensive support, skills training and entrepreneurial opportunities. We aim to foster resilience self-sufficiency and empowerment, enabling participants to build fulfilling lives and contribute positively to their communities
Founder Story
Ogbeide Izekor
Founder
Ogbeide Izekor graduated with a B.Sc in Economics from the University of Benin, Nigeria. He furthered his studies at the University of Wales, United Kingdom, where he earned a Master's in Business Management.
Upon completing his studies at the University of Wales, Ogbeide had the distinct privilege of showcasing his entrepreneurial and marketing skills at Betta Living. His exceptional sales and marketing abilities quickly propelled him to the position of store manager. Notably, Ogbeide set a record for the highest sales made by an employee, earning him the title of Employee of the Year multiple times.
Driven by ambition and self-motivation, Ogbeide went on to establish a logistics company, initially named Jaizek Movers, now known as Removals Self Storage. Leveraging his outstanding interpersonal and negotiating skills, he grew the company into a six-figure revenue-generating business on a month-to-month basis.
As the youngest of seven children, Ogbeide experienced the profound loss of both parents at a young age. This personal hardship instilled in him a deep empathy for those without parental support. It also fueled his passion for social entrepreneurship. Through his ventures, Ogbeide has provided financial aid to numerous young adults lacking parental care. This commitment to making a difference led him to cofound Beauty from Ashes, aiming to scale his impact across continents.
Today, Ogbeide Izekor is a successful entrepreneur with a diverse portfolio in real estate and logistics. His journey is a testament to resilience, hard work, and an unwavering dedication to helping others.
Founder Story
Israel Nelson
Founder
Israel graduated with a BSc in Political Science and Public administration from the first and premier private university in Nigeria, Igbinedion University. He went on to bag a Masters in International Business (MIB) from the University of Lincoln, UK.
Israel has had the distinct privilege to contribute his immense skills & pioneer projects in both the For-Profit and Non-Profit sectors. He's worked in world-class organisations in the UK and Nigeria, organisations like the British Heart Foundation, Jog Post, Home Fundraising & Stratex Pro.
A Dynamic, Result-driven Business Strategist in Leadership and Innovation. Providing visionary business leadership in highly competitive markets. Tenacious in building and maintaining sustainable growth, securing customer Loyalty and Forging Strong Relationship with External Business Partners
Social impact is important to Israel, and this inspired him to cofound Beauty from Ashes an Initiative that platforms him to volunteer and contribute to society. Israel is currently a youth mentor at The Transforming Church, where he is mentoring at-risk youth in his community.
Advisors
Chinedu Mbonu
Chinedu Mbonu is an international development expert and result-driven certified project, program, and portfolio manager with over 15 years of consistent and proven delivery experience in leading enterprise-wide, complex, and large-scale projects, programs, and portfolios.
