Today, 14 June 2026, TOKAN Foundation celebrates 8 years of service, impact, and unwavering commitment to vulnerable children.
Eight years ago, what started with a simple belief: that every child deserves a chance to dream, learn, grow, and thrive, regardless of their circumstances.
What began as a small effort to support children in need has grown into a community of donors, volunteers, partners, advocates, and supporters united by a shared vision: a world where no child is denied a future of possibilities.
Over the last eight years, we have had the privilege of walking alongside over a thousand children, many of whom joined our programmes at very young ages. We have watched them grow through primary school, transition into secondary school, sit for national examinations, and graduate into the next stages of their lives.
The growth of TOKAN Foundation over the last eight years has been remarkable. What began in 2018 with less than ₦100,000 (about $73.47) spent per school term has grown into an organization that now invests as much as ₦6,000,000 (about $4,408) per term in educational support: school fees, lesson fees, daily lunch stipend, school supplies, national examinations registration and preparation lesson fee. Also for welfare, medical, and legal support for vulnerable children.
Thanks to the unwavering support of our donors, sponsors, partners, and volunteers, we have distributed hundreds of school bags, notebooks, text books and pairs of school shoes, alongside thousands of other educational and welfare items, reaching over 1,000 children.
For us, education is more than paying school fees. It is about creating an environment where children can focus on learning, develop confidence, and build a future for themselves.
Alongside educational support, we have continued to invest in the health and wellbeing of the children under our care. Through our collaboration with Drug Aid Africa, we have provided medical supplies to all five children's correctional centres across Lagos State, ensuring that children have access to essential medications and healthcare support.
Our medical interventions have gone beyond the donation of supplies. Over the years, TOKAN Foundation has funded medical consultations, diagnostic tests, surgeries, medications, and emergency healthcare needs for beneficiaries requiring urgent care.
One of our proudest milestones was the creation of the Child Rights and Juvenile Justice Centre (CRJJC) in 2022, born from a growing need we witnessed among children in conflict with the law. Through CRJJC, children who would otherwise have faced the justice system alone gained access to legal representation, advocacy, and support. Children who had spent years in correctional facilities without legal assistance found advocates willing to fight for their rights, their freedom, and their future. Beyond legal representation, CRJJC has worked tirelessly to educate children about their rights and child justice administration through its “Know Your Rights” initiative.
In October 2025, we extended our reach beyond Lagos State to the National Borstal Institution in Adigbe, Abeokuta, Ogun State, further expanding our commitment to supporting vulnerable children wherever the need exists.
We have also recognized that every child deserves the opportunity to discover and develop their talents. For children with interests in sports and recreational activities, we have provided opportunities to participate in activities such as Frisbee training, football development programmes, chess, ludo, and other mind-building and confidence-building activities. Some beneficiaries have gone on to receive professional football training through enrolment in football academies, while others continue to develop strategic thinking and teamwork through recreational programmes.
As we celebrate eight years of impact, we remain as committed as ever to our mission. The challenges facing vulnerable children are still significant, but so is our determination.
For eight years, we have shown up for children.
To every child whose journey has intersected with ours, thank you for trusting us to walk alongside you.
To every supporter who has helped make this work possible, thank you for believing in our vision.
Together, we have spent eight years changing lives.
Together, we will continue building futures.
Happy 8th Anniversary, TOKAN Foundation for children and young people.
The best chapters are still ahead. 💙