FAQs
AfriSEED Foundation is a Canada- and Nigeria-registered nonprofit organisation working to advance education, empowerment, and development for vulnerable and disadvantaged children and youth in underserved communities across Nigeria and Africa. SEED stands for Supporting Education, Empowerment and Development, and more than an acronym, it is a theology of hope. We exist to maximise every seed.
We operate across Canada, Nigeria and Africa. Our programmes reach children and youth in underserved communities.
AfriSEED Foundation was established in May, 2026.
We equip vulnerable and disadvantaged children and youth with the financial support, mentorship, skills, and community they need to access education, realise their potential, and become agents of lasting change in their families, communities, and nations. We offer scholarships, tuition assistance, educational materials, mentorship programmes, vocational training, leadership development, welfare support, life skills development, and community-based learning initiatives.
AfriSEED Foundation is not a religious organisation. We serve children and youth regardless of their religious background. That said, our values and our commitment to interceding on behalf of the lives entrusted to us are shaped by a deep conviction that every child is placed in our path with intention, and that this work carries a weight and a calling beyond the organisation.
We do not simply provide services. We are stewards of seeds. That distinction shapes how we treat beneficiaries, how we measure success, how we manage resources, and how we show up. We are not just focused on meeting financial needs or bridging skill gaps, but walking alongside our beneficiaries long term to build a future worth reaching for. We operate with a sense of calling, not just a mandate.
You can donate directly through our website via the Donate or Sponsor a Seed page. We accept one-time gifts and recurring monthly sponsorships across multiple giving tiers. For other giving arrangements, send us a message via Contact Us
Yes. We accept donations in both Canadian Dollars and Nigerian Naira. Payment options for Nigerian donors are still in the works while we await our CAC registration. For further assistance on donating in Nigerian Naira for now, please contact us directly.
Yes. If you prefer to give without being identified, please indicate this at the point of donation or contact us directly and we will make the necessary arrangements.
Yes, and we welcome it. AfriSEED Foundation needs people who bring skills, time, and a genuine commitment to the children and youth we serve. Visit our Volunteer page to see the areas where we are currently looking for support and to submit an application.
No. Many of our volunteer roles can be fulfilled remotely, making it possible for people across the world to contribute meaningfully to the work. Whether you are in Lagos, Toronto, London, or anywhere else, if you have something to give, there is likely a place for it here.
We need people across a wide range of disciplines: educators, mentors, counsellors, lawyers, accountants, designers, writers, photographers, developers, project managers, and more. We also need people with lived experience and stories worth passing on. Whatever you carry, we will find the right place for it.
Visit our Volunteer page, review the available areas of service, and submit an application. A member of the AfriSEED team will reach out to connect with you, discuss your skills and availability, and find the right fit for what you carry.
Yes. We are open to structured partnerships with organisations, corporates, diaspora networks, schools, foundations, and institutions that share our commitment to underprivileged children and youth. Partnerships can take many forms, co-programming, resource sharing, funding, skills provision, and more.
Our beneficiaries are disadvantaged and vulnerable children and youth in underserved communities across Canada, Nigeria, and Africa. We serve children and young people regardless of gender, religion, or ethnic background.
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