Community foundation · Osun State, Nigeria
We work to relieve hunger, expand access to education, and create opportunities in Iwo, Aiyedire, and Ola Oluwa in Osun State, Nigeria.
Laboratory equipment donation / Ola Oluwa, Osun State
Who we are
Odidere began with people who saw what their communities needed and came together to help. Today, the foundation focuses on access to food, education, and opportunities to grow.
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01 / Our work
We start with what communities need today and support the opportunities they want for tomorrow.
About the foundationWe provide food to people facing hunger and support community food relief efforts.
We support students through scholarships and help schools improve their learning facilities.
We plan to introduce practical training that helps people build skills for work and earn a living.
In development
02 / In the community
At Ogbaagba Community Grammar School, donated laboratory equipment gives students more opportunities to learn through practical experiments.
Read the school’s story03 / Foundation news
Education · 14 August 2024
A proposed renovation aims to improve the physics laboratory and library at Iwo Grammar School.
Read storyFood assistance · 14 August 2024
The foundation contributed 20 bags of rice to the Oluwo of Iwo Food Bank Initiative.
Read storyEducation · 14 August 2023
The foundation donated laboratory equipment to Ogbaagba Community Grammar School in Ola Oluwa.
Read story04 / Community voices
“As a single mother of three, making ends meet has always been a problem, especially during the tougher months. When I heard about the free food program from the Odidere Foundation, it felt like a lifeline had been thrown our way. The regular rice and food supplies meant that I no longer had to worry about where our next meal would come from. My children can now focus on their studies without the distraction of hunger. I am deeply grateful for their kindness .”
“When I lost my job due to the economic downturn, I was terrified that my son, Faruq’s education would suffer. We were struggling just to keep food on the table, let alone pay for school fee. The Odidere Community Foundation stepped in at the perfect time. Not only did they provide us with food through their program, but they also awarded my son a full scholarship and paid for his WAEC. Thanks to their support, he was able to continue his studies without interruption. God bless you abundantly”
“Growing up in a low-income family, I never imagined that I would have the opportunity to complete secondary school education. My parents did their best, but with four siblings to care for, money was always tight, and education felt like a distant dream. Thanks to the Odidere Foundation’s scholarship program, that dream became a reality. Their support covered my school fees, WAEC and provided me with the resources I needed to excel in my studies. Today, I can now dream to attend university, and I owe it all to the foundation’s unwavering commitment to empowering young people like me. .”
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