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.
62,623 +
Nigerian children directly and indirectly impacted by the foundation over the last 5 years
609 +
Nigerian children are given access to education through the Inspire Scholarship Program yearly
24,258 +
Nigerian children access educational and vocational training through the free Summer School Program yearly
10,165 +
Nigerian children accessing mentorship through our Mentorship/Career Day Program
14 +
Nigerian Schools accessing conducive learning environment through our school build project
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.
62,623 +
Nigerian children directly and indirectly impacted by the foundation over the last 5 years
609 +
Nigerian children are given access to education through the Inspire Scholarship Program yearly
24,258 +
Nigerian children access educational and vocational training through the free Summer School Program yearly
10,165 +
Nigerian children accessing mentorship through our Mentorship/Career Day Program
14 +
Nigerian Schools accessing conducive learning environment through our school build project
Our Programs
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
What People Say
Senior Admin Officer, NPA
Senior Admin Officer, NPA
“The Special Foundation is doing a fantastic job in making education accessible to children in low-cost areas”
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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