About Us
We are passionate about Africa’s development
Who we are
Whitefield Foundation is a performance-driven, social enterprise that is result-oriented and passionate about reducing poverty, enhancing gender equality among indigent communities through the provision of quality education and economically viable skills.

Olufunmilola Johnson

Steve Akoni

Dr. Oladoyin Sagoe

Beulah Tokunbo Johnson
Our Mission
To improve the world by building sustainable communities through empowering individuals to become responsible, self-sufficient, and lead prosperous lives.
Since its establishment in 2003, Whitefield Foundation has been at the forefront of providing empowerment, educational and entrepreneurial training to women and youth across the 36 states and Federal Capital Territory in Nigeria.
In the past 20 years of our existence, we have specifically our different initiatives, programs and partnership has reached over 310,000 people in Nigeria.
Our Vision
To positively impact one million women and youth in Africa by 2025 through economic empowerment initiatives. These initiatives include relief interventions, entrepreneurial and employability skills training, gender equality programs, and access to quality education.
In order to achieve this, we seek partnerships, donations, and collaborations with well-meaning individuals, local and international agencies, organizations, and companies.

Our Model
Needs Assessment
We identify opportunities and gaps in the economy that needs to be supported and developed. We carefully study the terrain with eyes on the future and aggregate underprivileged women and youth to access these opportunities.
Tailored Solutions
We equip disadvantaged youth and women with economically viable skills that will lead them to become empowered. As of early 2023, over 310,000 individuals have been empowered.
Mentorship
We provide networking and mentoring support to help beneficiaries find their foot in the socio-economic terrain. Be it starting a business or securing employment, belonging to a network of top practitioners, peers, and like minds can only inspire success.