Education & skills
We focus on education and practical learning that help people navigate life and contribute to their communities, with particular care for children and women in rural areas.
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Atupa Ire Charity Foundation
Care today.
Care today.
Opportunity tomorrow.
We bring people together to reach those in need and create opportunities for a life of dignity, purpose, and self-reliance.
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Empowering transformation globally.
How it began
A shared purpose.
A shared purpose.
A world of possibility.
Atupa Ire Charity Foundation began on 6 July 2021 and was officially inaugurated on 20 September 2021 as a non-governmental, non-political, and non-religious initiative.
It was established to reach out to people in need and help close the gap between the rich and the poor through advocacy, capacity building, and welfare support.
Our approach looks beyond immediate needs. Education, practical healthcare interventions, skills, and entrepreneurial opportunities help people build lasting independence.
6 July 2021Our beginning
20 September 2021Official inauguration
The purpose that guides us
Empower people.
Empower people.
Uplift communities.
Our mission is to empower individuals and communities through education, skill development, small-scale agriculture, and entrepreneurship. We equip people with the tools, knowledge, and opportunities to transform their lives and uplift their communities.
Through collaboration, advocacy, and social inclusion, we connect resources with those who need them. Our diverse initiatives support sustainable change and a brighter future for all.
Our vision
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We envision a world where compassion, empowerment, and collaboration help people overcome hardship, access essential care, build sustainable livelihoods, and live with dignity and opportunity.
What we stand for
Many paths.
Many paths.
One shared mission.
Educating and improving the lives of children and women in rural areas is a priority. Our work also reaches people facing hardship through care, skills, and opportunity.
Care & wellbeing
Our approach includes practical healthcare interventions, welfare support, and reaching out to people facing homelessness, hardship, age-related challenges, or disability.
Sustainable livelihoods
Through entrepreneurship and small-scale agriculture, we help individuals develop the tools and knowledge to build livelihoods, support food security, and contribute to local economies.
Advocacy & inclusion
We bring together people from different backgrounds and industries to champion human rights, promote social inclusion, and connect resources with those who need them.
The people behind the purpose
Meet our team.
Different backgrounds, industries, and communities. A shared commitment to spreading care and creating opportunity.
Tony Festus
Executive Director / CEO
Dr Olubunmi Alabi
Advocacy / Policy Director
Mrs Faith
Regional Director, South Africa
Mrs. O. Oyedele Abiona
Fundraising / Development Director
Dr. Olanike Ayeni
Member
Mr Patrick A Lana
Program Director / Manager
Mr Ayobami Omotosho
Operations Manager, West Africa
Mr Emoruwa Patrick
Event Coordinator, West Africa
Mrs Adeniran
Community Outreach Coordinator
Mrs Muyinatu Bakare
Community Outreach Coordinator, United Kingdom