Dollin Wilson Ovaroh Holt is a scholar, poet, writer, author, therapist, and practitioner in humanitarian work. With deep familial ties to West Africa, his passion centers on supporting disadvantaged and disenfranchised individuals, particularly within Africa. His work reflects a lifelong commitment to uplifting marginalized communities through education, training, and advocacy.
As the founder of Caprecon International Development and Humanitarian Foundation, Dollin has spearheaded initiatives aimed at poverty reduction, education, refugee care, and other humanitarian efforts. Collaborating with local organizations and volunteers, primarily in Nigeria, his foundation has empowered socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals by helping them establish small businesses, generate income, and provide for their families’ education. He has also visited refugee and internally displaced persons (IDP) camps to distribute food, relief items, and educational materials while offering therapeutic support and counseling for those affected by displacement and trauma.
Dollin holds an impressive academic background, having graduated from the Universities of East London and Bedfordshire in England. His qualifications include an MA in Forced Migration and Refugee Studies, an LLM in International Human Rights Law focusing on cultural and ethnic minority groups, and an MA by Research exploring British media representations of African and African Caribbean immigrant communities in post-war Britain. He also earned a Postgraduate Diploma in European Industrial Relations and Human Resources Management from Keele University, England.
Beyond his humanitarian and academic pursuits, Dollin is widely traveled and resides in Luton, Bedfordshire, England. He is an avid reader and engages in diverse interests and hobbies, including theology, cultural anthropology, literature, poetry, storytelling, painting, and music. He has a passion for percussion instruments, jazz, world music festivals, and the fine arts.
Dollin’s dedication to education and innovation is further reflected in his professional affiliations. He is a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and Commerce and the Institute of Training and Occupational Learning (ITOL) in England, underscoring his commitment to creating meaningful social change through his multifaceted work.