Lagos · Ogun · NigeriaReg. 7141463
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A cornerstone initiative for the girls most at risk.

Secondary schools · Lagos & Ogun
Inside a sponsored classroom
Education & Empowerment Initiative

Holistic support for vulnerable girls in secondary schools.

A cornerstone of our work is the Education and Empowerment Initiative for Vulnerable Girls in Secondary Schools, which provides mentorship, educational resources, and life-skills development to the girls most at risk.

Through this initiative we aim to break cycles of disadvantage, enhance access to quality education, and nurture the next generation of female leaders.

Our programmes
Our Vision

To create empowered communities where no girl is denied education because of poverty and every woman has the opportunity to achieve economic independence and sustainable growth.

Our Mission

To restore hope and transform lives by empowering vulnerable girls, women, and underserved communities through education, economic empowerment, mentorship, and sustainable development initiatives that create lasting impact.

Why it works

Transforming lives, strengthening economies, shaping a future of opportunity and equity.

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Our key focus areas.

Four interconnected fronts
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Education & mentorship

Equipping vulnerable girls and youth with skills for personal, academic, and entrepreneurial success.

02

Entrepreneurship development

Training women and youth to start and scale sustainable businesses that strengthen their families and communities.

03

Advocacy & policy engagement

Promoting gender equality, economic empowerment, and inclusive social policies — from grassroots to government.

04

Community empowerment

Supporting initiatives that foster financial independence and social resilience across the communities we serve.

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Our Board of Trustees.

Eight women · Eight disciplines
Dr. Funmilayo Arowoogun

Dr. Funmilayo Arowoogun

President — BOT

Business consultant and agribusiness entrepreneur. Leads the foundation’s strategic direction and governance.

Vivian Okpara

Vivian Okpara

Chairperson

Author, entrepreneur, and Microsoft–ILO Women in Digital Business trainer.

Bolanle Fashola

Bolanle Fashola

Vice Chairperson

Travel and agribusiness entrepreneur with deep community ties across Lagos.

Dr. Aisha Ime-James

Dr. Aisha Ime-James

Secretary — BOT

Founder & CEO of Ample Eco Limited and Ample Foods. Drives operational excellence.

Adefunke Smith

Adefunke Smith

BOT Member

Business development expert and ILO-accredited trainer specialising in enterprise skills.

Akinkuolie-Kayode Folashade Oluwatoyin

Folashade Akinkuolie-Kayode

Secretary

Microsoft–ILO certified trainer with a focus on women’s digital and enterprise capability.

Oluwatomisin Adebayo

Oluwatomisin Adebayo

Public Relations Officer

Communications and brand visibility specialist overseeing the foundation’s outward voice.

Ibironke Aladekoba

Ibironke Aladekoba

Finance & Budgeting

Financial planning and accountability oversight across all foundation activities.

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Where you’ll
find us.

DEW Empowerment Foundation in the community

We operate primarily across two Nigerian states — Lagos and Ogun — with three active branches that anchor our community work, training, and education programs.

Headquarters · Lagos

45 Orisigun Street,
Kosofe, Lagos State

Branch · Ogun

Dew Plaza, 20 Ishasi/Denro Road,
Ojodu Abiodun, Ogun State

The foundation runs on belief and budget alike. Bring yours.