Two years ago, Mummy Shindara was overwhelmed by debt, raising three children alone, and struggling to keep hope alive.
Her children, Shindara and Raymond, were already receiving educational support through The Special Foundation. But education doesn't happen in isolation; it thrives when families have stability.
With the support of our incredible partners, we restocked her shop, covered her rent, and provided business support that helped her rebuild.
Every family deserves the chance to hope again. Every child deserves the chance to learn.
Watch the full video on our YouTube Channel: https://t.co/rxp67oD1pr
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We can't solve educational exclusion if we're only counting children on paper.
In his latest @BusinessDayNg op-ed, The Children We Are Not Counting, our Strategy Lead, @toemee , argues that real educational justice requires looking beyond statistics to the children who continue to fall through the cracks.
Read: https://t.co/9osHa8fAbm
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#ThrowbackThursday to the moment our summit audience put our partners and ambassadors on the spot — and they delivered 🎙️🔥
Real talk on equity, collaboration, and why the stories we tell about education in Africa matter.
The full audience Q&A is now on YouTube. You don't want to miss this one.
Watch here: https://t.co/UgzvsJn5Yl
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We started with one child. We didn't stop there.
62,623 lives. 21 states. Scholarships, summer learning, mentorship, school builds — all rooted in one belief: every child deserves a real shot at their future.
This is who we are.
Join us today: https://t.co/GsYZ8ZdLyq
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Getting a child into school is important.
But it's not enough.
Our Strategy Lead @toemee breaks down why educational equity in Africa demands more than a single intervention — and what a Continuous Circle of Learning actually looks like.
Read it on our blog.👇
https://t.co/iJozNgdEKS
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Throwback to Ifeoma Okpala Aina opening our 2026 Thought Leadership Summit with: “Let’s make room for more stories…”
A small line that set the tone for a summit about community, connection, and education equity.
Watch the full summit summary here: https://t.co/dSvDTDJo19
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We asked seven beneficiaries at our 2026 Thought Leadership Summit: "If The Special Foundation weren't here, what would your life look like?"
Their answers carried honesty, quiet strength, and a reminder of what this work is really for.
Watch the full beneficiary panel highlight on YouTube: https://t.co/dSvDTDJVQH
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A defining moment at our Thought Leadership Summit: Co-Founder @ChukwumaNwanze broke down the real cost of access to education.
₦300,000 = one child for a year
₦100,000 = one child for a term
₦7,000,000 = a summer school center reaching 1,500 students
The summit reminded us that education is a shared responsibility that needs real resources, not just good intentions.
Watch the full summit summary video on YouTube here: https://t.co/qm4hpFP5ks
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A powerful conversation on education, leadership, and impact at the Special Foundation Thought Leadership Summit 2026.
Watch a snippet from the video and watch the full video on YouTube here: https://t.co/qm4hpFP5ks
Watch a snippet from the video and watch the full video on YouTube here: https://t.co/qm4hpFP5ks
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What does leadership rooted in educational equity actually require?
At our Thought Leadership Summit, this question took center stage, and continues in this conversation with our Founder and Co-founder on Channels TV with @Anne_Nwaghodoh.
Watch this short clip, then catch the full discussion here: https://t.co/c5J7ELivr6
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Akindeji said the first thing that stood out was the impact.
Not the vision. Not the strategy.
The actual, visible, undeniable impact on children's lives.
And when he visited underserved communities firsthand?
"It leaves you with a desire to do more."
He also wants every potential partner to know:
"This is an accountable foundation. Every naira, dollar, pound is used judiciously."
📅 May 13 — see the impact live at the Thought Leadership Summit.
👉 RSVP now.
🔗 Link: https://t.co/D8DDcjFGPs
When did you last step outside your comfort zone for someone else?
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18.3 million out-of-school children in Nigeria in 2024. More in 2026.
Oyinpreye says that the number alone should make the urgency undeniable.
She's also seen the other side — children at the last summit, in person, smiling, sharing their stories.
And walking away knowing she could do more to make those smiles permanent.
Her message to potential partners?
"It's about alignment of vision and value. Anyone who wants to leave a legacy should be partnering with The Special Foundation."
📅 May 13 — Thought Leadership Summit.
👉 RSVP now. Join the movement.
🔗 Link: https://t.co/D8DDcjGeF0
What legacy do you want to leave?
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If changing a life costs the same as a night out… what’s stopping you?
Odia Aire’s take:
If everything you do is only about you, you haven’t done much.
And the future of Nigeria?
It will be shaped by those who live its reality.
We’re unpacking this on May 13.
👉 RSVP for the Annual Thought Leadership Summit.
Link: https://t.co/lFhcIBdEv6
What does impact mean to you?
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We pulled up to Lagos State Model Nursery & Primary School on April 10th with the amazing team at Cardforte Limited, and left it TRANSFORMED.
✅Whiteboards in classrooms
✅Fans installed
✅School freshly painted
✅Smiles? Unlimited.
This is what Cardforte's 5th anniversary looked like — giving back with everything.
🎥Full video incoming. The anticipation is REAL.
We're also gearing up for our Thought Leadership Summit — May 13th. If you believe in education and want to be in the room, RSVP now:
Repost to inspire a potential partner 🔁
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There’s always a moment that changes everything.
For one of our Advisory Board Member, Nnenna, it reinforced this:
leadership must be rooted in educational equity.
We’re taking this conversation forward on May 13.
👉 RSVP now for the Annual Thought Leadership Summit — https://t.co/lFhcIBeckE
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This is where it starts. 🚨🚨
🗓️ May 13, 2026.
The Special Foundation’s Annual Thought Leadership Summit promises a room of leaders shaping the future through educational equity.
Seats are limited.
RSVP now: https://t.co/lFhcIBdEv6
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The truth is...most people already give back, and that matters.
But educational equity is not solved by moments. It is solved by continuity, structure, and accountability.
At The Special Foundation, we work to ensure that generosity translates into sustained access to quality education through scholarships, structured learning programs, and school infrastructure development.
If you already care about education, the next step is alignment.
Because impact is not about being visible.
It is about changing what happens next for a child.
#EducationMatters #EducationForAll #InspireScholarship #TheSpecialFoundation #GivingBack #Nonprofit
“Many of them don’t have time to read at home.”
After school, some students go street hawking or fishing. Others want to read, but simply can’t.
Throwback to last year, when, in collaboration with @GardaWorld, we delivered a library project at St. Francis Junior Grammar School to make reading possible within the school space.
Today, 850+ students have access to a quiet, supportive environment where learning doesn’t have to compete with survival.
This is the power of meeting children where they are.
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