Mim gained a BSc in Geography before becoming the best student teacher. She taught Geography to A Level for 7 years before mentoring British and International volunteers who were on ministry gap years. Mim completed a Master’s in Development Management with merit in 2018. 

Mim is passionate about seeing children safe, thriving and learning.   

Mim designed and led the highly successful UKAID Girls’ Education Challenge Project in partnership with a partner network in Uganda for Viva between 2013 and 2024. She has developed several innovations, including Creative Learning Centres, child-led advocacy using music and media, and peer education for maternal and child health.   

She is now Head of Development. She has worked with networks in Uganda, South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, Zambia and Zimbabwe.