Uplifting The Child Foundation | Transforming Lives Through Education
About Us | Uplifting The Child Foundation

The Story Behind
Our Mission

A grassroots movement born from a simple truth: every child, regardless of circumstance, deserves quality education and a fair chance at life.

Our Purpose is Clear — Education for All

Showing love and care to the Poor (Vulnerable children) by providing Spiritual care, Educational support, Medical care, skill acquisition and Material support.

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Vision

Restoring Hope to the Poor.

We envision communities across Rivers State and beyond where every vulnerable child has access to the support they need to thrive — spiritually, educationally, and materially.

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Mission

Restoring Hope to the Poor.

Showing love and care to the Poor (Vulnerable children) by providing:

  • Spiritual care
  • Educational support
  • Medical care
  • Skill acquisition
  • Material support

5 Years of Determined Impact

From a small community initiative in Port Harcourt to a recognized foundation transforming lives across Rivers State — our history is one of relentless dedication to children who deserve better.

2021

Humble Beginnings in Port Harcourt

Our founder, Sekibo Dede T., started visiting children in the Diobu area of Port Harcourt, providing basic educational materials and spiritual support from personal savings. What began as one man's passion soon attracted a small group of like-minded volunteers.

2022

First Community Learning Center

With support from local churches and community leaders, we opened our first learning center in Mile 3, Diobu. Twenty-five children who had never attended school were enrolled in basic literacy and numeracy classes. The foundation was officially registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission.

2023

Expansion to Medical Outreach

Recognizing that health is essential for learning, we launched our first medical outreach program in partnership with local healthcare workers. Over 300 children received free malaria treatment, deworming, and nutritional supplements in communities across Port Harcourt.

2024

Skills Acquisition Program Begins

We introduced vocational training for out-of-school youth and single mothers in partnership with local artisans. Tailoring, hairdressing, and basic computer skills became available, empowering families to break the cycle of poverty. Our reach grew to include communities in Oyigbo and Eleme.

2025

Growing Impact Across Rivers State

Today, we serve over 500 children across five communities in Rivers State. Our programs now include educational support, medical care, skill acquisition, and material assistance. With a growing team of dedicated volunteers and staff, we're building a future where every child in Rivers State has hope and opportunity.

The Principles That Drive Everything We Do

Our values aren't just words on a wall — they are the lens through which every decision, program, and partnership is made.

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Compassion

Every interaction with a child, volunteer, or community partner begins with empathy and a deep respect for human dignity. We see the person before the problem.

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Equity

We believe in leveling the playing field. Our programs are intentionally designed for the most excluded and hardest-to-reach children — those most overlooked by mainstream systems.

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Accountability

We hold ourselves to the highest standards of transparency and impact measurement. Every naira, every hour of volunteering, every resource is deployed with careful stewardship.

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Innovation

We embrace creative solutions to old problems. From mobile learning to volunteer-led community schools, we continually seek better ways to expand educational access.

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Community

Sustainable change only happens from within. We involve parents, community leaders, and local voices in every stage of program design and implementation.

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Sustainability

We build programs with lasting impact — training community educators, establishing local ownership, and creating systems that continue to deliver long after our intervention.

The Team Steering the Mission

A dedicated group of professionals committed to transforming lives through education and compassionate care.

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Sekibo Dede T.
Founder

Visionary leader with over 15 years of experience in community development and child advocacy. Founded the organization with a dream to restore hope to vulnerable children in Rivers State.

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Ann Chukwu
Program Head

Education specialist with a decade of experience designing and implementing child-centered programs across Nigeria. Ensures every initiative meets the highest standards of impact.

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Mrs Ayo Woluchem FNSE FISMN
Head of Volunteer

Distinguished professional with extensive experience in mobilizing and coordinating volunteer networks. Brings exceptional organizational leadership to the team.

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Abraham Nnokam
Head of Logistics

Operations expert ensuring that resources, materials, and supplies reach communities efficiently and effectively, even in the most remote locations in Rivers State.

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Queen Aliezi
Welfare Coordinator

Dedicated to the holistic wellbeing of children and families. Oversees psychosocial support, health interventions, and community care programs across Port Harcourt.

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Daniel Attah
Head Media

Storyteller and communications strategist amplifying the voices of children and sharing the foundation's impact with the world through digital and traditional media.

Ready to Be Part of Something Bigger?

Our work is powered by people who believe education changes everything. Donate, volunteer, or partner with us today.