About Us
Lumina Charity and Welfare Foundation
Illuminating pathways to success, building leaders
Lumina Charity and Welfare Foundation stands as hope and transformation pathway in Nigeria’s educational landscape. Born with the belief that every child deserves an equal opportunity to succeed, we have dedicated ourselves to breaking down the barriers that have traditionally limited young people’s potential across our nation.
Our story begins with a simple yet powerful recognition, that the future of Africa rests in the hands of its young people. When we looked at the challenges facing Nigerian children, particularly in education, digital literacy, and personal development, we saw not insurmountable obstacles, but opportunities for meaningful change.
This is why Jerry Okungbowa David founded Lumina Charity and Welfare Foundation, bringing together a team of passionate individuals who share an unwavering commitment to youth empowerment. What makes us different is our holistic approach to development. We don’t just provide educational support, we create comprehensive programs that nurture the whole child.
From our celebrated Girl Child School Competition to our Boy Child empowerment initiatives, we recognize that true transformation happens when young people are given platforms to showcase their talents, develop their skills, and build confidence in their abilities.
Vision
Our vision is a Nigeria where every girl and boy, regardless of socioeconomic background, has equal access to quality education, digital resources, and opportunities to develop their unique talents. We envision a society where young people are confident contributors to national development, active participants in the digital economy, and empowered architects of their own futures. By 2030, we aim to directly impact 100,000 Nigerian girls and boys through our programs, creating a generation of digitally savvy, confident, and purpose-driven young people who will transform their communities and the nation at large.
Mission
Lumina charity and welfare foundation exists to illuminate pathways to success for Nigerian girls and boys through quality education, digital literacy, and holistic development opportunities. We are committed to dismantling barriers that limit girls and boy’s potential and creating platforms that showcase their talents, amplify their voices, and accelerate their growth as future leaders.
Core Values
Innovation:
We embrace creative approaches to addressing persistent challenges in education and youth development, constantly seeking new and effective ways to reach and impact young lives.
Inclusivity:
We ensure our programs reach children from diverse backgrounds, creating equal opportunities regardless of economic status, location, or circumstances.
Integrity:
We uphold transparency and accountability in all our operations, maintaining the highest ethical standards in our work with communities, partners, and beneficiaries.
Impact-focused:
We measure our success by tangible, lasting change in young people's lives, ensuring that every program we implement creates meaningful and sustainable transformation.
Inspiration:
We cultivate environments where children are motivated to achieve their full potential, fostering confidence and ambition in every young person we serve
Flagship event
Idotgc school girls competition
The IDOTGC school girls competition, Our signature annual event, celebrating the intellectual prowess and creative talents of Nigerian school girls. This competition provides a platform for young girls to showcase their academic achievements, leadership skills, and innovative thinking while building confidence and networks that will serve them throughout their lives. This initiative is a bold mission to break boundaries and build a brighter future for girls. Some of the ways we achieved this is our stem competition, cooking contest, debate challege, beauty pageant and talent and skill challenge. which has become a transformative experience for every girl child that participated.
What sets our competition apart is that we don’t just organize an event, we take STEM directly to the schools. our dedicated team visits each participating schools, providing hands-on training and mentorship. girls are taught to create practical tech projects like USB-powered fans, AC Current detectors mini solar gadgets, and more. these aren’t just classroom excercises, they are real-life solutions that spark curiosity, creativity and confidence. Through this direct engagement, our participants not only learn technical skills, but they also discover their inner innovators, build team network and leadership abilities, Gain exposure to career paths in science, engineering and technology. The IDOTGC Programes is more than a contest, it’s a movement empowering the next generation of confident female tech leaders.
Educational enhancement projects
Targeted interventions in schools and communities to improve learning outcomes, including scholarship programs, learning materials distribution, and teacher training initiatives
Boy child empowerment initiative
Recognizing that sustainable development requires the engagement of all young people, our Boy Child program focuses on developing responsible, emotionally intelligent young men who will become allies in creating a more equitable society.
Digital literacy program
Bridging the digital divide by providing young people with essential technology skills and access to digital resources, preparing them for participation in the global digital economy.
Areas of focus
Education:
Improving access to quality education through scholarships, school infrastructure support, and educational resource provision.
Digital Empowerment:
Equipping young people with digital skills essential for their success.
Leadership Development:
Nurturing the next generation of African leaders through mentorship and capacity-building programs.
Community Engagement:
Working with local communities to create sustainable change from the ground up.
Gender Equality:
Promoting equal opportunities for all children while addressing specific challenges faced by girls and boys.
Impact areas
Local Impact:
Directly serving communities across Lagos State and expanding to other Nigerian states.
National Contribution:
Contributing to Nigeria’s human capital development and educational advancement.
Continental Vision:
Supporting Africa’s development
through youth empowerment and educational
innovation.
Global Connection:
Preparing young Africans to participate meaningfully in the global economy and community
Partnerships and collaboration
We believe in the power of collaboration and actively seek partnerships with:
- Educational institutions and schools
- Government agencies and ministries
- International development organizations
- Private sector partners
- Community-based organizations
- Youth-focused NGOs