Education
Education
Education is at the heart of the John Omalu Foundation because quality education secures a child’s future. Our programs align with SDG4—ensuring inclusive, equitable education and promoting lifelong learning. We concentrate on four key areas: educational infrastructure, teacher support, student support, and financial support.
School Outreach
According to UNICEF, Nigeria is home to one-fifth of the world’s out-of-school children—approximately 10.5 million aged 5–14—even though primary education is officially free. To address this issue, the John Omalu Foundation has partnered with St. Anthony’s Group of Schools in Enugu State to enhance educational quality for children in the Oji River community. With support from various sponsors, we have:
1. Provided scholarships worth ₦1 million
2. Offered teacher support
3. Supported after-school activities
4. Awarded tuition stipends to 41 students
5. Upgraded teaching supplies
6. Improved school infrastructure and furniture
School Library
Quality education is challenging for many growing countries, partly because governments struggle to invest in effective school libraries. As vital knowledge hubs for students and teachers, well-equipped libraries are crucial for achieving literacy and numeracy goals. To support this, the John Omalu Foundation enhanced capacity at St. Anthony’s Group of Schools by providing a diverse range of child-friendly textbooks and learning materials.
Eye Health Care
Blindness and visual impairment are prevalent in Nigeria, with inequitable access to eye care services. Primary Eye Care (PEC) efforts have been largely donor-dependent and unsustainable due to challenges within the Primary Health Care (PHC) system.
In collaboration with Nest One, the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), Optimus Primecare, and the Enugwu-Ukwu Autonomous Community, we achieved the following: conducted eye consultations for 110 people, provided glasses for 30 individuals, and performed 13 free eye surgeries.
PATNERSHIP
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