About Us

Advancing Lives

The AAF Story

The Adeyinka Adesope Foundation, was borne out of a unique personal life experience, hence its cause to philanthropy, and supporting certain initiatives to assist vulnerable people in various underdeveloped communities to live a better life.

Who We Are

TAAF

We are a foundation dedicated to providing and promoting improved welfare for the vulnerable through our pillars – Health, Education and Social Enterprise. By Improving care, excellence, and enterprise in communities through our strategic initiatives we are making lives better for all.

Our Motto

Dignity and Service

We uphold dignity by treating every individual with respect, regardless of background, or status. We strive for excellence in all endeavors, and ensure that every act of service holds the highest standards of quality and integrity.

Our Vision​

A continent whose people can take advantage of its abundant potential and possibilities

Our vision is to create an environment where every individual across the continent has the opportunity to realize their full potential by tapping into Africa’s vast resources, and cultural richness to drive innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development.

Our Mission​

Improve the quality of life and enterprise through investments in human capital

Our mission at TAAF is to improve the quality of life and enterprise through investments in human capital. Our initiatives typically fall into our focus areas – Health, Education, and Social Enterprise. Whether it is improving the access of people in vulnerable communities to healthcare, or providing pupils with kits that can help on their academic journey, we are driven by the motivation of “Advancing Lives.” That is really what we are about. Everything we do at TAAF is in pursuit of that mission.

Our Guiding Principles

Rigour

We are committed to thorough research, analysis, and evidence-based decisions which upholds high standards of professionalism, integrity, and accountability in all endeavors.

Innovation

We embrace innovation and respond nimbly to evolving needs and dynamic environments. We partner and collaborate across sectors to catalyze innovation, leverage diverse expertise, perspectives, and resources to generate transformative solutions.

Dignity

We respect the rights, and dignity of all individuals, communities, and stakeholders by promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work; ensuring that our programs and initiatives prioritize the empowerment, autonomy, and well-being of those served.

Excellence

We pursue excellence in all aspects of our operations, programs, and initiatives and demonstrate a relentless commitment to achieving sustainable impact that is aligned with the foundation's mission and vision.

Meet Our People

Adeyinka Adesope

Chairman/Founder

Samuel Akinnuga

Executive Director

Oluwaranti Olaniyan

Technical Advisor

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