Former Face of Delta Beauty Queen 2014/2015, May Ekayoda, has transformed her pageant platform into a powerful force for good.
Ekayoda, now a Nigerian-Canadian Certified Home Stager, Interior Designer, entrepreneur, and humanitarian, is the founder of May Ekayoda Helping Orphans & Protecting the Elderly, M.E.H.O.P.E, a nonprofit organisation dedicated to uplifting society’s most vulnerable.
Long before the official launch of M.E.H.O.P.E, Ekayoda was already deeply involved in humanitarian work. During her reign as a beauty queen, she led numerous outreach initiatives focused on orphans, women, and the elderly causes she described as deeply personal.
Her passion for service was borne from personal experience. Growing up, she witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by widows, single mothers, orphans, and elderly women in her community. These early encounters left a lasting impact and planted the seeds for a lifelong commitment to advocacy and care.
What began as informal acts of kindness eventually evolved into a structured mission. M.E.H.O.P.E was established as a platform to provide consistent support and empowerment for those often overlooked by society.
“MEHOPE is more than an organization, it’s a safe haven for the forgotten,” said Ekayoda. “When we empower women, protect children, and support our elderly, we create stronger, more resilient communities.”
Under her leadership, M.E.H.O.P.E has launched a series of impactful programs that provide essential resources, emotional support, and advocacy services. The nonprofit continues to grow, fueled by Ekayoda’s unwavering belief in the power of compassion and collective action.
Through her work, May Ekayoda is not only honouring her roots but also forging a path forward, one where dignity, empathy, and hope take center stage.
