EducationOsogbo · Ila Orangun · Ikoyi-Ile
Scholarships that stick
Cover tuition, exam fees, and mentoring so promising learners never leave the classroom.
Education access
Every child deserves a future.
Sponsor school supplies and tuition for rural pupils, and keep them learning where they belong: in class.
- Children supported
- 220
- Raised for learners
- ₦800,000
- Communities reached
- 5
- Active volunteers
- 11
Why we exist
No child should have to trade their childhood for survival. So we put books in small hands, pay the fees that keep pupils in class, and stay beside them until they’re ready to lead.
Founded on January 8, 2023 to close the gap in educational access for children in rural and low-income communities.
Our storyWhere we work
Five communities. Four states. One promise.
We work alongside the teachers, families, and local leaders of southwest Nigeria, so every programme fits the children it serves.
- Ikoyi-IleOyo State
- Ila OrangunOsun State
- OsogboOsun State
- OtaOgun State
- AkokaLagos State
What we do
Practical help that keeps children learning.
We co-create supply lists with teachers, pack them by grade, and deliver on time so pupils arrive ready to learn.
- Bags, notebooks, dictionaries, pens, and socks
- Requests come straight from teachers
- Guardians and volunteers verify every handoff
We cover fees, remove hurdles, and follow up with teachers so children can focus on their future instead of finances.
- Fees paid directly so schooling never pauses
- Attendance and progress check-ins with teachers
- Mentorship that builds confidence and curiosity
Priorities are set with local schools and families. We listen first, then build alongside educators and volunteers.
- Needs assessed with local leaders
- Curriculum-aligned resources from classroom leaders
- Shared standards that keep every child safe
50+
of his classmates also received school materials
One child’s story
From bricklaying to the classroom.
“No child should have to trade their childhood for survival.”
December 2022
Barefoot, carrying blocks
We met Abdulrokeeb at a church construction site, working as a bricklayer to raise money for festive clothes.
Weeks later
A visit home
We found his mother and visited their home in Ila Orangun. His story was real. His dreams were valid.
The first step
Back in a classroom
We provided basic school supplies and enrolled him in school.
September 2023
Still in school, and not alone
He was still learning, and over 50 of his classmates had received school materials too.
How it works
From your gift to a classroom.
- 01
Listen
Teachers, guardians, and local leaders tell us exactly what pupils need.
- 02
Plan
We build grade-matched kits and scholarship plans with each school.
- 03
Deliver
Volunteers hand supplies over in person; guardians verify each handoff.
- 04
Report back
Supporters get photos, checklists, and spending receipts.
Photo logsfrom every delivery
Item checklistsand signed handoff sheets
Spending receiptsfor each kit
Current causes
Campaigns you can fund today.
Pick a cause and your gift goes straight to it, with receipts and photos to show for it.
Education
SuppliesAkoka · Ikoyi-Ile
Equip a full classroom
Grade-matched kits of bags, textbooks, maths sets, and socks, packed with teachers and guardians.
HealthOta · Ogun State
Clean water & hygiene stops
Boreholes, hand-wash stations, and hygiene classes beside partner schools to keep children well.
4 campaigns are open right now.See every cause, where it is, and how we report back.
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A brighter future starts with you.
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Our team
The people behind Vision Light.
Educators, creatives, and organisers who give their time so more children can learn.
Oluwasekemi Obasa
Executive Director / Project Manager
Ige Emmanuel
Communications Manager
Adeleke Elijah
Financial Manager
Oluwapelumi Nathaniel
Graphics Designer
Adebiyi Hamidat
Social Media Manager
Jesuloluwa Solanke
Web Developer
From the journal
Notes from the field.
12 Jan 2024
Equal Access to Education: Lighting the Path for Every Child
There is a child who wakes up early every day, not to prepare for school, but to help at home or find food. That child wants to learn.
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12 Jan 2024
Small Acts, Lasting Change
A notebook, a school fee, a little time: small acts of care can open new possibilities for a child.
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12 Jan 2024
Why You Should Focus On Charity
Collectively, charitable efforts contribute to a more compassionate and equitable society. Charities work to address social inequities ...
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Good to know before you give.
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Our team replies within 2–3 business days.
Ask us anythingTo the programme you choose: school supply kits, scholarships, or one of our current causes. If you pick General Support, it goes where pupils need it most right now. We share photos, checklists, and receipts from the field.
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Yes. A confirmation is emailed as soon as your payment goes through, so please use an email address you check.
We currently serve Ikoyi-Ile (Oyo State), Ila Orangun (Osun State), Osogbo (Osun State), Ota (Ogun State), Akoka (Lagos State). Every programme is shaped with local schools and families.
Many roles are remote, including content, communications, research, fundraising, and mentorship. Where in-person help is needed, we coordinate volunteers who live near the community.
We would love to hear from you. Send us a message through the contact page and we’ll route it to the right teammate within 2–3 business days.