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Rescue Educational Foundation
Rescue Educational Foundation is a non-profit, non-governmental organization established in with the primary vision of developing the public educational system in Nigeria by providing policy, infrastructural, funding and manpower support. The organization is enthused to provide an educational environment, conducive for Nigerian children, a large proportion of which are in public schools.
Rescue Educational Foundation is established as a vehicle through which individuals, corporate organizations, and community-based organizations can deal with the menace in the public school system in Nigeria through strategic partnership.
Rescue Educational Foundation was established in 2007 and commenced operations in January 2008.
Promote
Renovate and equip public schools with essential infrastructure
Empower
Empower youth through mentorship and development programs
Promote
Promote reading culture and inclusive education
Provide
Provide scholarships for less privileged children.
Our Vision
To educate and empower young people in Nigeria and the African State for sustainable change and global relevance
Our Mission
To promote equal access to quality education by providing support and a favorable learning environment for the less privileged child in Nigeria
Vision & Mission
Why REF
Education is the basic foundation for human development in any society. The ability of a society to build the capacity of its human resource is a major indicator for the quality of its development. Nigeria, the most populous Black Country in the world is suffering a major crisis in its public education system.
Nigeria has one of the fastest growing populations in the world and is ill-equipped at its current status to deal with the deluge of manpower’s educational needs that will confront it in several years from now. The Rescue Educational Foundation is an organization founded on the urgent need to remedy the decay in public education in Nigeria.
How to Help
You can be a part of this crusade to revamp the public educational sector of Nigeria by;
- Periodic donation: make periodic financial contributions towards REF projects. You or your organization can sponsor a school project
- Single donation:make a one-time donation towards our objectives
- Learning materials:We encourage individuals and organizations to donate learning materials e.g. textbooks, notebooks, computers, and lab equipment for schools
- Building materials:We encourage construction companies to support our projects by donating building materials e.g. roofing sheets, paints, cement etc.
- Professional Service:Individuals or organizations can volunteer their professional services to help in our projects and programs. The project works include construction work, and we require the service of builders, civil engineers, and architects.
- Support Service: We always require support from individuals to help in the areas of training, counselling and mentoring. You can also mentor a child.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
REF is a non-profit, non-governmental organization founded in 2007 to address the crisis in Nigeria’s public education system. We focus on improving school infrastructure, supporting disadvantaged students, empowering teachers, and creating platforms for youth development.
REF operates primarily in Nigeria, focusing on underserved communities and public schools. We also collaborate with international partners and volunteers from countries including the USA, UK, and Canada.
Our work includes:
Renovation of public school infrastructure
Provision of learning and building materials
Scholarships for indigent children
Capacity-building for teachers
Mentorship and youth development programs
Inclusive education for children with disabilities
REF is funded through:
Donations from individuals and organizations
Corporate sponsorships
Grants from local and international bodies
In-kind donations (books, computers, construction materials, etc.)
You can make one-time or recurring donations via our website. We accept bank transfers and digital payment platforms. Visit our [Donate] page or email us at info@refafrica.org for direct support.
Yes! We welcome volunteers across various fields including education, construction, counseling, media, and logistics. You can mentor a student, teach, or offer professional skills. See our [Volunteer] page to get started.
Yes. We offer scholarships and educational support to children from disadvantaged backgrounds, including orphans, children of widows, and those in charity homes.
We prioritize public schools in communities with demonstrated need—based on infrastructure decay, student performance, and level of government support. Our decisions are also guided by partner recommendations and community assessments.