Lola Omolola founded FIN, a private Facebook group now boasting nearly 1.7 million members, as a support network for women worldwide. The group's inception traces back to the 2014 kidnapping of Nigerian schoolgirls, which deeply affected Omolola. Seeking to combat loneliness and foster community among women amid global tragedies, she created the platform initially for Nigerian women but expanded its reach over time. FIN has evolved into a space for sharing stories, encouraging respectful interactions, and organizing real-life meetups among members across various countries.
Omolola turned that loneliness into action. The group scaled up quickly. First she invited friends, who invited friends. She organized real-world meetups and encouraged women to respond to each other respectfully.
I didn't know what I was going to do. I just knew I wanted to find them at the very least, so that I wouldn't be by myself, because I felt really lonely.
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