Pauline Eyebe Effa

Pauline Eyebe Effa is a Cameroonian teacher, economist, and entrepreneur. She was awarded the Vivendi Universal Prize in 2002.

Early life, education, and career beginnings
Pauline Eyebe Effa grew up in Cameroon and pursued her education in France. She holds a BA in Modern Literature, an MA in Linguistics, and a DEA in Communication from the University Lille-III. She also earned a Master's degree in Social Economy and Local Development from the University of Valenciennes. Currently, she is enrolled in a PhD program in Sociology at the Catholic University of Lille.

Career
She has worked as a teacher in Armentières. In 1998, she founded a social integration enterprise focused on textile recycling. She serves as the CEO of an NGO dedicated to social and solidarity economy.

Awards and honors
In 2022, she received the Vivendi Universal Prize for entrepreneurship.