Our story of impact
Founded in 2020, Raising Star Africa Foundation supports, empowers and inspires quality education and life skills among differently-abled and less privileged children across Africa.
Turning lived experience into a movement
Raising Star Africa Foundation was founded by Michael Showunmi, a person with disability from a less-privileged background in Lagos, Nigeria. Unable to attend nursery school because no provision was made for disabilities, Michael was carried to and from school by friends for over two years of his primary education.
That experience ignited his passion to inspire an inclusive African society where every differently-abled and less privileged child has a voice and equal opportunity.
Our Vision
To inspire an inclusive African society, where every differently-abled and less privileged child has a voice and equal opportunity.
Our Mission
To support, empower and inspire quality education and life skills among differently-abled and less privileged children across Africa.
What we set out to do
Reduce vulnerability and dependency among differently-abled and less privileged children.
Empower over 15,000 children with life-long skills through vocation and self-sustainability training.
Advocate and give a voice through campaigns, publicity and community sensitization.
Offer a chance for a better life through educational aids and scholarships.
Promote quality learning through school and classroom improvement and refurbishment.