Who We Are

SUCH Foundation, a trusted advocate for child education in Nigeria

Ensuring education, mentorship and social welfare reach every child aged 3–18 across Nigeria — regardless of background, location or circumstance.

Children in a SUCH Foundation classroom Who We Are
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4.9 · Trusted Locally
2024Registered & governed
Mission

To create a sustainable Nigeria by providing children with education, mentorship and social welfare.

A SUCH Foundation mentor guiding a student
Vision

Building a pathway to greater and sustainable opportunities for every Nigerian child.

Children learning at a SUCH Foundation outreach
Our Objectives

How we turn the mission into action

Thirteen commitments that guide every programme we run — from the classroom to the community.

01 · Access

Encourage education, especially among less privileged and rural communities

02 · Policy

Help shape educational policy to accommodate technology and changing trends

03 · Teachers

Address the need for quality education resources and teacher training

04 · Inclusion

Encourage special tutoring programmes for children with special needs

05 · Partners

Advocate for private-sector assistance matched to community needs

06 · After school

Encourage after-school programmes that build life skills

07 · Relationships

Introduce programmes that educate on healthy relationships

08 · Parents

Enlighten parents on the importance of education and school procedures

09 · Higher ed

Partner with businesses to encourage higher education

10 · Mentorship

Encourage mentorship and hands-on learning opportunities

11 · Voice

Give children a voice within their communities

12 · Networks

Connect educators and social workers to shared resources

13 · Competition

Encourage healthy competition through incentives and sponsored school events

Our Journey

From One Outreach to a Movement

May 2024

SUCH Foundation is Founded

Dr. Faiza Haruna Maitala registers the foundation as a proactive response to rising illiteracy and poverty among Nigerian children aged 3–18.

Late 2024

First Community Outreach

SUCH Foundation runs its first outreach in Karsana, Abuja, introducing free tutoring and enrolling the first cohort of mentees.

2025

Mentorship & Teacher Training Launch

The Big Sibling Mentorship track is formalised, alongside the first teacher-training workshops for partner schools.

2025 – 2026

Social Welfare Track Introduced

Feeding, clothing and healthcare-referral support are added, addressing barriers to learning beyond the classroom.

2026

Board of Trustees Inaugurated

SUCH Foundation formalises its governance with a six-member Board of Trustees to guide the foundation's growth.

Founder speaking with children during an outreach

"We ensure every child has access to education, mentorship and social welfare — regardless of circumstance."

Est. 2024 6 Trustees 3–18 yrs
Governance

Guided by Our Board of Trustees

The Board bears full legal responsibility for the foundation, bringing decades of experience across finance, marketing and academia.

Meet the Full Board
Dr. Faiza Haruna Maitala Founder & Trustee

Dr. Faiza Haruna Maitala

Founder & Trustee

Doctor of Financial Management, Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja.

Prof. Hadiza Saidu Abubakar Trustee

Prof. Hadiza Saidu Abubakar

Trustee

Associate Professor of Marketing, Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja.

Prof. Umar Abbas Ibrahim Trustee

Prof. Umar Abbas Ibrahim

Trustee

Associate Professor of Finance, Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja.

What We Live By

Our Values

These are not posters on a wall. They shape how we sit with families, report to donors, and stay in communities long after the cameras leave.

Dignity, patience and respect in every interaction — with children, parents and partners.

Compassion

Transparent reporting, tracked outcomes and trust that donors can verify.

Accountability

Locally embedded work, parent inclusion and presence that lasts beyond a single project cycle.

Community-Rooted

Every programme is judged by what it means for the child in the room — not the report alone.

Child-Centered

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