Meet Chinwendu Akalonu: 

Faith, Impact, and a Heart for Life

Dear ,

Chinwendu Praise Akalonu is the first Ph.D. candidate intern we have welcomed to the South Carolina Citizens for Life internship program as well as the first international student.  

The future Dr. Akalonu, a student of Mass Communication at the University of South Carolina, grew up in Nigeria and speaks three languages. She applied to SCCL for our academically accredited internship because of her strong belief in the sanctity of human life beginning with conception. Her pro-life beliefs are rooted in her strong Christian faith. 

Chinwendu (Tchi when’ du) has an impressive resumé that includes social media management, community relations management, digital media management, and digital marketing officer. She chose SCCL for her internship because “I am most excited about the impact that I am going to make.” Promoting the pro-life message will have a “tangible impact, so I’m really excited about that. I really want to make a change in somebody’s life,” she said.

An interesting fact about Chinwendu is the meaning of her name. In her native language, Chinwendu means “God owns life.” 

We are honored that Chinwendu chose SCCL for her internship and we are looking forward to learning as much from her as she will learn from us.

Your gift during Midlands Gives helps make the SCCL internship program possible. Through your support, young women like Bella will receive hands-on experience in pro-life education, outreach, communications, and advocacy, while also attending the National Right to Life Conference and participating in our Shadow Day on the Hill. 

Please prayerfully consider making a donation during Midlands Gives to help SCCL continue forming and equipping young pro-life leaders.

Sincerely For Life,

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