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Year-Round Access to Education Initiative

The Special Foundation PROJECT
Year-Round Access to Education Initiative by The Special Foundation

credits

Title
  • Year-Round Access to Education Initiative
Entrant
  • The Special Foundation

About This Project

Summary

Our Year-Round Access to Education Initiative ensures vulnerable children in Nigeria are supported throughout their learning journey. Combining Inspire Scholarships, Special Summer Schools, and School Build Projects, we sponsor children in school, keep them engaged during breaks, reach out-of-school children, and improve learning infrastructure. Since 2018, this model has reached 38,000+ children across 20+ states, creating a continuous circle of learning and support.

Goals & Objectives

Our goal is to ensure that no child is left behind in education by providing year-round support. Through scholarships, summer learning, and school improvements, we aim to increase access, reduce dropouts, close learning gaps, and create safe, supportive environments for vulnerable children.

Results & Impact

Since 2018, we’ve reached 38,000+ children across 20+ states and 300+ communities. 600+ scholarships awarded, 75+ sponsors engaged, 56% female scholars, 80% orphans/vulnerable. Our summer schools and school builds ensure year-round access and inclusion.

the team

Seyi Akinwale
  • Founder/Director
  • The Special Foundation
Rowoli Edoja
  • Partnerships Manager
  • The Special Foundation
Funmi Jayeola
  • Head of Partnerships
  • The Special Foundation
Tracy Dabul
  • Growth & Innovation Lead
Mifa Adejumo
  • Communications Lead
  • The Special Foundation
Ayobamidele Shodipe
  • Finance Lead
  • The Special Foundation
Tomi Popoola
  • Strategy
Eseoghene Okagbare
  • Media
Dinchi Ikpa
  • Operations
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