Our Interventions
Education, livelihoods, healthcare and community services—connected by a commitment to people at the grassroots.
Our work
Education is central to GIPSED’s work. Across Odo-Otin, Ifelodun and Boripe Local Government Areas of Osun State, we support children and young people facing financial barriers to learning, while helping public schools address gaps in teaching capacity and learning materials.
Our approach recognizes that keeping children in school and improving their learning experience require complementary forms of support. A scholarship can help a family meet school costs, but students also need teachers, learning materials and encouragement to progress.
We therefore approach education from two directions: supporting demand by helping students access and continue their education, and strengthening supply by supporting schools and educators.
Education
School and examination fees paid every term for pupils and students in public primary and secondary schools, alongside family engagement and mentorship. Since 2017, 276 scholars have been selected, including 12 initial scholars chosen for support through university.
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Financial assistance to help students meet the costs of tertiary education. In 2021, 110 students received grants to support payment of their school fees and upkeep.
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Registration sponsorship helps candidates pursue admission to higher institutions. Between 2021 and 2026, approximately 5,317 candidates participated in scholarship assessments, with at least 1,320 annual sponsorship beneficiaries.
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Support for either WAEC or NECO registration helps students obtain the qualifications needed for further education, training and employment. Assessment exercises guide beneficiary selection across the three LGAs.
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Guidance for graduates seeking funded study opportunities abroad, including help identifying scholarships and reviewing applications and personal statements.
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GIPSED funds 20 teachers serving 14 public schools in Odo-Otin LGA, helping schools respond to staffing shortages. The co-founders personally fund all salaries, paid consistently on or before the 26th of each month.
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Established in 2021, the annual awards recognize classroom teachers, headteachers, principals and NUT leadership. Fellow educators nominate and vote for recipients through collaboration with their professional associations.
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In 2023, GIPSED partnered with FLORYCOM Foundation to provide two 60-leaf notebooks to every pupil and student in six public schools in Okuku: four primary schools and two secondary schools.
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Women’s Economic Empowerment
Interest-free loans that help women strengthen their livelihoods
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Our work
Youth and Children’s Development
Celebrating children, encouraging their talents and supporting families
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Creating opportunities for grassroots footballers to be seen
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Access to Justice
Helping people understand their rights and obtain legal support
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