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 now has over 600 active partners and volunteers and has empo... read more 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 now has over 600 active partners and volunteers and has empowered over 35,000 less privileged, gifted African Children through education, mentorship, and leadership opportunities.
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By Tomi Popoola | Project Leader
Following the conclusion of The Special Foundation’s Giving Tuesday Giving Circle Campaign, the initiative continued to maintain visibility through the GlobalGiving platform, receiving an... Read the full report ›By Seyi Akinwale | Project Leader
This reporting period was a quiet one for the Back-to-School: Equip 100 Children for New Term project, as no new donations were received. While we do not have any new distribution or funding updates... Read the full report ›By Tomi Popoola | Project Leader
When The Special Foundation launched its first Giving Circle in November 2025, one beneficiary was at risk of being unable to continue school due to unpaid fees. Through pooled donations from Giving... Read the full report ›
