By: Peace Udugba -The daily torch media
January 19, 2026 | Lagos, Nigeria / Vienna, Austria
The Public Relations Women Foundation (PRWF) has announced its global launch and commencement of operations, formally unveiling a new structure that positions it as a global social impact organisation focused on strengthening leadership, talent development, and the economic relevance of the public relations profession.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Foundation disclosed that it has absorbed Nigerian Women in PR as its premier Country Hub, marking a strategic transition from a nationally focused initiative to a globally oriented foundation.
Under the new structure, PRWF is designed to enable inclusive global engagement while placing strong emphasis on emerging markets. The Foundation said the move recognises the unique communications practices evolving within these economies and their increasing influence on global business, governance, and public trust.
The global launch reflects the organisation’s expanding international participation, cross-border partnerships, and long-term vision to strengthen talent pipelines and leadership representation from the Global South.
PRWF will now operate through three interconnected pillars:
Community – Premium Members’ Club:
A curated global community for senior women in public relations and communications across business, government, and civil society in emerging markets. Members will engage in peer learning, leadership dialogue, and cross-border collaboration, including access to the Relay Programme, which supports founders and executives during career and life transitions. The Community pillar also enables the creation of Country Hubs, such as Nigerian Women in PR, to support aspiring and early-career female professionals through mentorship and dedicated career resources.
Talent – TalentIntel:
A specialised talent intelligence and mobility platform connecting companies, institutions, and government agencies with communications professionals across markets and career stages, from entry-level roles to executive advisory positions.
Training and Convenings:
Through flagship platforms such as the Experiencing PR (EPR) Summit and the PR Students’ Summit, the Foundation convenes executives, policymakers, academics, and institutional leaders to examine the role of communications in economic growth, governance, and societal trust.
Commenting on the launch, Tolulope Olorundero, Founder and Chairperson of the Public Relations Women Foundation, said the expansion was driven by shared challenges across emerging markets.
“What began as a vision to advocate for women in public relations of Nigerian descent has now expanded,” Olorundero said. “Through extensive consultations and needs assessments, we discovered that the challenges facing PR practice in Nigeria are identical across the Global South.”
She added that the Foundation would focus on driving adoption, relevance, and inclusive leadership within the profession globally.
Since its inception in 2019, PRWF, through its Nigerian Women in PR hub, has recorded significant impact, including reaching over 12,000 women in public relations globally, registering more than 1,500 members, training 3,000 students, hosting 4,000 delegates through international summits, and engaging 12 corporate and institutional partners.
The global launch, according to the Foundation, underscores its commitment to a foundation-led governance model and long-term professional impact at scale across sectors worldwide.
