Who We Are
The Special Foundation is a social impact organisation that focuses on raising young African
leaders through education by providing platforms and opportunities to fulfil their dreams.
We are a community of young professionals with a vision to improve the quality of leadership
in all spheres of governance in Africa by creating access for more children to get an
education.
Founded by Seyi Akinwale in 2018 through his vision to improve the quality of leadership in
all spheres of governance in Africa and ensure the creation of a platform where more young
people can maximize their potential by gaining access to education. The foundation has
empowered over 62,000 less privileged, gifted African children through education,
mentorship, and leadership opportunities.
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+Nigerian children directly and indirectly impacted by the foundation over the last 5 years
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+Nigerian children are given access to education through the Inspire Scholarship Program yearly
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+Nigerian children access educational and vocational training through the free Summer School Program yearly
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+Nigerian children accessing mentorship through our Mentorship/Career Day Program
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+Nigerian Schools accessing conducive learning environment through our school build project
Inspire Scholarship
This scholarship is targeted at orphaned and vulnerable children in disadvantaged communities. We provide tuition (including cost of books and other materials) to children in primary and secondary schools.
Lifelong Development
The Special Foundation facilitates continuous development of the children we support through a lifelong program. The program includes mentorship and leadership training.
Mentorship/Career Day Program
This is a merit-based program that focuses on identifying young talents through a rigorous selection process and linking them with opportunities or platforms that will allow them best fulfill their potential.
School
Build
The Special Foundation seeks to build schools to make sure more children have access to a safe and quality learning environment. We believe this is critical to ensuring more children gain access to quality education.
Special
Scholarship
Special Scholarship is merit based and targeted at identifying gifted students for local tertiary institutions. This scholarship is available to students under the age of 21 and covers tuition.
Summer
School
This is a 4-6 weeks summer school program for less privileged children in Nigeria. The program is a free program that selects over a thousand annually...
Supporting the UN’s SD Goals
Africa has the youngest population in the world, with 70% of sub-Saharan Africa under the age of
30. Such a high number of young people is an opportunity for the continent’s growth – but only
if these new generations are fully empowered to realize their best potential. It is especially
important that young people are included in decision making and given appropriate opportunities
for work and to innovate. The Special Foundation’s programs provide the youths lifelong skills
that empowers them to realize their potentials.
The Special Foundation is committed to helping the United Nations achieve its Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) by tailoring our programs to promote and contribute towards its goals
and helping to build a sustainable future for all.
Here are some of the goals we are focused on:
Our Select Partners
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What People Say
Abubakar Suleiman
CEO, Sterling Bank
"Let us give through the foundation that has demonstrated that it really does get to the people in most need and that with the least amount, they are bringing out the most value that I have seen."
Victor Akinlade
Special Scholarship Beneficiary
“They took away a very big baggage from my family. I want to say thank you to my sponsors.”
Oluwashindara Moronfolu
Inspire Scholarship Beneficiary
“Thank you to the special foundation for paying my school fees."
Mrs Danso
Head Teacher, Hope Primary School
“They came and they renovated our library and classrooms and painted murals. They also brought solar and now we don’t have to worry about Nepa again. Thank you to the Special Foundation.”
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