Staff & Volunteers
Bim Oyediran
Community Engagement & Photography
About Bim
Bim Oyediran is a passionate Community Health Worker based in Dublin’s inner city, with a versatile background spanning education, project management, governance, and compliance. Her professional journey reflects a deep commitment to community empowerment, particularly for African women and girls both locally and across the continent.
Having lived in Ireland, the UK, and Canada—and travelled extensively throughout Africa—Bim brings a unique global lens to her community engagement work. She is also a proud member of Kwanda, a community fund supporting grassroots projects in health, period poverty, and access to clean water.
Outside of her health advocacy, Bim is a freelance lifestyle and community photographer, capturing vibrant visual narratives that amplify the stories and experiences of underrepresented communities.
Role at Africa Centre Ireland
In her role supporting Community Engagement & Photography, Bim helps foster inclusive dialogue within African diaspora communities. She contributes to the Centre’s mission by supporting meaningful, community-led initiatives and using her photography to visually celebrate the diversity, strength, and richness of African identities in Ireland and beyond.
Diana Jugroo
Community Participation Programme Officer (Volunteer)
About Diana
Diana Jugroo is a dedicated and values-driven professional currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Project Management at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School. With a strong academic background in politics, human rights, and international relations, Diana brings a diverse portfolio of experience that spans consulting at EY and coordinating training programmes for an NGO supporting people with disabilities.
Known for her strengths in stakeholder engagement, coordination, and strategic planning, Diana combines her corporate and nonprofit experience to champion equity and sustainable development. Her approach is professional, reliable, and anchored in a deep commitment to social justice.
Role at Africa Centre Ireland
As a Community Participation Programme Officer, Diana plays a vital role in strengthening inclusive engagement across African and other marginalised communities in Ireland. She supports the design and delivery of culturally sensitive, community-led programmes that foster civic participation, challenge systemic barriers, and build solidarity.
Her work is rooted in the belief that diverse voices must not only be heard, but valued and empowered, to shape stronger, more connected societies.
Carine Mambou
Programme Manager
About Carine
Carine Mambou is a Cameroonian-born author, journalist, and social entrepreneur currently based in Ireland. With over 19 years of experience across the media and humanitarian sectors, Carine is the visionary Founder and CEO of MEMA Group Ltd and the CAD AID Foundation—initiatives focused on girls' education and the fight against gender-based violence across Africa and Europe. A passionate advocate for social justice, Carine serves as an Ambassador for the African Union/CIEFFA (Centre for Girls’ and Women’s Education in Africa) and for New Women Connectors, advancing the rights of migrants, refugees, and women across Francophone Africa and Europe. She is also an award-winning public speaker and certified coach specialising in mental well-being, inclusion, and educational empowerment.
Role at Africa Centre Ireland
As Programme Manager, Carine brings a powerful blend of activism, storytelling, and community leadership to Africa Centre Ireland. She is committed to designing inclusive, action-driven programmes that reflect the real needs of migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. Through her work, Carine hopes to foster a strong sense of belonging, amplify underrepresented voices, and promote long-term integration and leadership.
Her guiding belief is that through collaboration, storytelling, and impactful outreach, we can create a more inclusive, confident, and equitable society.