Pay-It-Forward Model

Partners with children and their communities to research and address root causes and lived experiences of poverty, informing program design and community action.

Partners with children and their communities to research and address issues related to poverty.

Operates an Economic Empowerment Program called "Empower" to support ongoing education for young adults who have graduated secondary school, with a "Pass It Forward" model requiring graduates to contribute back to the foundation.

Operates an Economic Empowerment Program called Empower to support ongoing education and livelihood development for young adults who have graduated secondary school.

Provides educational assistance to bright and ambitious students in Kenya, covering tuition, uniforms, and supplies, and monitoring their academic progress, especially for orphaned children.

Helps place children in schools and covers all associated costs, including tuition, uniforms, and supplies. Attends parent-teacher meetings on behalf of orphaned children and regularly monitors their educational progress through visits to orphanages, rescue centers, and schools.

Addresses severe acute malnutrition among children in high-risk areas of Kenya to support their academic success.

Addresses severe acute malnutrition among children in high-risk areas of Kenya to support their academic success, including providing hot meals as part of a vibrant learning environment.

Implements a "Pass It Forward" model requiring program graduates to give back to The Guardian Foundation within their means after completing training, fostering long-term community reinvestment.

Establishes and operates a Community Resource Center in Ilora, Nigeria, which functions as a public library with book-lending services, provides digital learning access with computers, and serves as a safe space for learning, skill acquisition, and mentorship for over 750 community members.

Provides financial aid for JAMB registration, tuition, and accommodation, and disburses scholarships to students in financial need. This includes supporting students through primary and secondary education, providing school supplies, and covering examination fees to reduce financial barriers to education.

Provides female health education to girls and young women, improving their understanding of reproductive health, identifying early-warning symptoms, and correcting misinformation. The organization also provides financial support for medical treatments, such as covering 75-80% of surgical costs for women in need.

Delivers leadership and career mentorship programs to scholarship recipients and students, conducts extracurricular activities to build self-confidence, and provides youth-focused career mentorship and gender advocacy programs to address gender inequalities and economic opportunities. This includes increasing knowledge of gender inclusiveness and equity topics by 77% and participant confidence in discussing these topics by 130%.

Launches and operates the Sisters’ Club Project, which provides a safe space for young women to develop confidence, leadership skills, and solidarity.

Operates annual free summer schools for students, enrolling up to 190 students from various communities. The curriculum includes academic subjects, basic digital literacy, skill acquisition workshops, board games, graphic design, movie screenings, and career counseling, resulting in an average 87% increase in knowledge of subjects taught.

Conducts skill acquisition training programs for women and youth in rural areas, focusing on vocational skills such as Tye and Dye, Resin Jewellery, Soap-making, Bead-making, and Adire making, as well as basic digital skills and small business management. These programs aim to promote entrepreneurship and increase employment opportunities, with 75% of graduates starting businesses or securing employment.

Manages a child sponsorship program that provides education, clothing, food, and regular medical care for 111 sponsored students, including 36 orphans, enabling them to attend Camp Brethren Christian School.

Creates and supports various community groups and ministries, including those for single mothers, individuals affected by HIV/AIDS, and those struggling with alcohol addiction, alongside establishing a pastor's network and discipleship ministry.