The people behind the purpose
The purpose must remain larger than any one person.
Umar John
Umar John is a filmmaker, producer and creative director, and the founder and president of Hummingbird Art & Culture Foundation Ltd. His work connects storytelling, artistic expression and the representation of communities.
Miss Wonder brings that interest in storytelling to women's contribution. The initiative's direction is to give meaningful work a thoughtful public presence, supported by a recognition framework that earns trust through care and consistency.
Umar John's personal website ↗
A foundation initiative.
Miss Wonder is operated by Hummingbird Art & Culture Foundation Ltd. It is not a separate nonprofit organization. The foundation's role provides the organizational context for the initiative's development and future activities.
The foundation's overview ↗Women's voices must shape the work.
A platform about women should be informed by women's perspectives. The initiative's ambition includes thoughtful participation by women with relevant experience across its editorial and recognition work. Any future panel members or advisers will be named only after appointments and permission to publish are confirmed.
The purpose is larger than the founder's profile. The women whose stories are shared should retain their individuality, agency and dignity. The initiative must listen as carefully as it speaks.