Dolly Children Foundation Celebrates 16 Years of Impact, Reinforces Commitment to Grassroots Education in Nigeria
PRESS RELEASE
Lagos, Nigeria – April 23, 2025
As Dolly Children Foundation marks its 16th anniversary, the organisation reflects on over a decade and a half of unwavering service to vulnerable children, having directly impacted the lives of more than 23,000 young Nigerians through transformative education and empowerment initiatives.
In a recently published interview with BusinessDay Weekender, the Foundation’s Founder and Executive Director, Adedolapo Osuntuyi, offered a compelling reflection on the foundation’s journey, challenges, and mission. She described the milestone not just as a number but as a representation of hope, resilience, and the collective
will to rewrite the stories of children who would otherwise be left behind. “Reaching over 23,000 children isn’t just a metric — it’s a movement of hope,” she stated. “It’s about creating real, lasting change in communities where quality education was once a distant dream.”
Since its inception in 2009, Dolly Children Foundation has championed a deeply community-rooted model, focusing on early intervention, child rights advocacy, and holistic educational support. Through its work in low-income and underserved areas, the foundation has given children not only access to schooling but a sense of identity, purpose, and the tools to pursue a future beyond their limitations.
In the interview, Osuntuyi emphasised the importance of sustainable partnerships and consistent public investment in grassroots education. She stressed that while the Foundation has achieved remarkable results, the structural barriers confronting vulnerable children remain significant. “The heart of our work is not the numbers, but the stories,” she said. “When a child who was once out of school becomes a leader or a voice in their community, that’s the real success.”
As Dolly Children Foundation celebrates 16 years of dedicated service, it reiterates its commitment to bridging educational inequality. It calls on stakeholders — from individuals to government agencies — to amplify support for inclusive, community-based educational development.
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