Events
AIO and EPU(Dallas) Educational Support Initiative
As part of the missions and objectives of the Ayoideraoluwa Charity Foundation, which focuses on empowering young minds through educational support and community development, the Foundation partnered with the Ekiti Progressive Union (EPU), Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas, USA, to carry out an educational outreach initiative across selected schools in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Foundation, who currently serves as the President of Ekiti Progressive Union, DFW TX, led this impactful initiative aimed at supporting students and promoting quality education within our communities.
During the outreach program, over 2,000 branded exercise books were distributed across four schools in Ekiti State, comprising two primary schools and two secondary schools:
– St. Andrew Anglican Nursery and Primary School, Are-Ekiti
– Surajudeen Nursery and Primary School, Irasa Ado-Ekiti
– Ansar-Ud-Deen High School, Ikole-Ekiti
– Ijanmodu Comprehensive High School, Ijan-Ekiti
In addition to the educational materials distributed, a total cash donation of ₦500,000 was provided to support students with financial challenges, with special consideration given to underprivileged students to assist with their academic needs.
This initiative reflects the unwavering commitment of both Ayoideraoluwa Charity Foundation and Ekiti Progressive Union, DFW TX, towards investing in the future of our children and creating opportunities for academic excellence.
We remain dedicated to continuing this impactful gesture across more communities and schools within Ekiti State and beyond, believing strongly that education remains a vital tool for building a brighter and more prosperous future.
Together, we can continue to inspire hope, empower lives, and transform communities through education.
Event held successfully
Widows and Less Privileged Advocacy Walk 2026: A Step Toward Inclusive Development
On Thursday, April 16th, 2026, Ekiti State witnessed a powerful show of unity and purpose as stakeholders, development advocates, and community members gathered for the Widows and Less Privileged Support Advocacy Event, held under the ICWAE – COPESA Initiatives UN Global Goals Declaration 2026.
The event, with Ayoderaoluwa Charity Foundation (AIO) serving as a co-initiative partner, brought attention to the urgent need to support widows and less privileged individuals in society. Guided by the theme “Widows’ Survival is First,” participants amplified key messages such as “Stop Gender Violence” and “Let’s Care for the Widows,” while also advocating for broader inclusion and social protection.
The advocacy began with a road walk from the Entrance Gate of the New Ekiti State Secretariat along New Iyin Road, Ado Ekiti, where participants assembled early in the morning, dressed in branded AIO vests and caps. The walk served as a platform to engage the public, raise awareness, and inspire collective responsibility toward vulnerable groups.
Beyond awareness, the event marked the beginning of a transformative journey. All participants were recognized as the first beneficiaries of a proposed five-year empowerment blueprint in Nigeria. This strategic initiative is designed to deliver sustainable impact through:
Empowerment programs for women and girl children
Improved access to quality education
Enhanced health and well-being services
Community-based development initiatives
The proposed establishment of an International Agro-Tourism Multi-Project Service Center (African Podium) to support mothers, widows, and children
Importantly, the program maintained a strictly non-political stance, focusing solely on advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for the benefit of citizens.
This advocacy event stands as a clear reminder that meaningful development must be inclusive. By combining awareness, collaboration, and long-term planning, the initiative reinforces a shared commitment to ensuring that no one is left behind.
The Ayoderaoluwa Charity Foundation (AIO), alongside its partners, continues to demonstrate leadership in driving community-based solutions that promote dignity, empowerment, and sustainable development for all.
We fit Grow too Initiative
But at Ayoideraoluwa Charity Foundation, we believe inclusion is not optional.
It is essential for real development.
That belief is why we proudly supported the program:
“We Fit Grow Too: Empowering Persons with Disabilities in Organic Farming.”
The program provided participants with hands-on training in:
🌱 Vegetable nursery establishment
🍅 Tomato farming
🍄 Mushroom cultivation
🌿 Organic fertilizer use
Through initiatives like this, we continue to pursue our vision:
Creating opportunities that turn challenges into stepping stones.
The 2025 Christmas Party of the Ayoideraoluwa Charity Foundation, marking its 5th edition, was a remarkable expression of compassion, inclusion, and community service. The event recorded the attendance of over 250 beneficiaries, including widows, widowers, vulnerable persons, and the underprivileged, all of whom were reached with tangible support and genuine care.
Beneficiaries received food items, clothing, and cash gifts, carefully distributed to meet immediate needs and restore dignity during the festive season. Beyond the materials shared, the event reinforced the foundation’s core mission: to identify with vulnerable members of society, affirm their worth, and communicate love, value, and hope—especially at a time when many feel forgotten.
As a non-governmental organization, the Ayoideraoluwa Charity Foundation continues to rely on compassion-driven service and community partnership to fulfill its mandate. The growing impact of this annual outreach highlights both the need and the opportunity to do more.
Looking ahead, the foundation welcomes voluntary donations, partnerships, and support from individuals and other charitable organizations. Such support will enable us to expand our reach, deepen our impact, and consistently meet our goals of uplifting lives and strengthening communities.
Together, we can continue to make every season a reminder that love seen, shared, and acted upon truly transforms lives.
Event held successfully
Women Arise 1.0 Outreach Programme (August 2025)
2024 End of the Year Outreach Programme
- Widow & Widower Support Programme
- Award of Educational Scholarship
- Skill Acquisiton & Epowerment Programme
- Orphanage Support Programme
Event Details
- Bricklayer Hall, Dalimore Before Stadium, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria.
- 2:00PM Prompt
- Sunday 22nd Dec, 2024
