Building a Generation That Reads, Learns and Thrives.
We are transforming lives through literacy, education, scholarships, and health advocacy. We are building a future where every child has access to books, every learner has the opportunity to succeed, and every community is empowered to thrive.
We Educate, Empower and Elevate
ALICE AJISAFE FOUNDATION
Alice Ajisafe Foundation (AAF) is a non-profit organisation established in 2022, dedicated to honouring and perpetuating the enduring legacy of the late Mrs. Alice Ajisafe. Known for her unwavering advocacy in championing causes of Women, Education, and Faith, Mrs. Ajisafe’s indelible imprint serves as the guiding force behind the foundation’s mission and vision. With a profound dedication to perpetuating Mrs. Alice Ajisafe’s enduring legacy, AAF strives to create lasting change, embodying her values and unwavering spirit in every endeavor undertaken.
Every Book Counts
Our mission is to collect and distribute 5,000 quality books to children who have never owned one. Literacy is the foundation of all future learning
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Alice Ajisafe Foundation Health Initiative
Every year, more than 700,000 people die by suicide worldwide, and for every death, many more attempt it. In Nigeria, stigma and silence around mental health mean many of these stories never get told, and many people never get the chance to reach out before it’s too late. Suicide is
Alice Ajisafe Foundation Hosts Maiden Webinar on Identity, Growth and Purpose for Young Adults
The Alice Ajisafe Foundation successfully hosted the first edition of its monthly webinar series, Finding Yourself: Navigating Identity, Growth and Purpose as a Young Adult, bringing together young adults, students, early-career professionals, and youth leaders for an insightful conversation on self-discovery and personal development. Held virtually on May 29, 2026,
Ijero comes alive as Alice Ajisafe Award for intellectual curiosity kicks off Ijero-Ekiti
The Alice Ajisafe Award for Intellectual Curiosity banner at the Dzuels Library in Ijero-Ekiti, as children begin to arrive to pick books to read and summarise hoping to emerge winners of their respective categories Something is happening right now in Ijero-Ekiti. Every morning since April 13, children have been walking
Our Core Initiatives
Sustainable solutions designed to protect, educate and empower the most vulnerable members of our society
Education
AAF Literacy Initiative
Read. Give. Create. Celebrate. Support. Sustain.
Building a nation where reading becomes a lifelong habit and every child has access to books and opportunities
Health
AAF Health Initiative
Protecting Lives Through Breast Cancer Awareness
Promoting early detection, education, community outreach and access to breast cancer awareness programmes across Nigeria.
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Why Literacy Matters
Literacy is more than the ability to read and write. It is a fundamental human right and the cornerstone of personal and societal development. At Alice Ajisafe Foundation, we believe literacy is a life-changer
Economic Growth
Literacy increases potential and breaks the cycle of generational poverty
Health & Well-being
Literate individuals are better equipped to acces health information and care
When a child learns to read, they gain the power to imagine a better future and the tools to build it. Our work ensures no child is left in the dark
