Empowering children and young people with Type 1 diabetes to thrive without limits.
At Heart of Ekiiira Educational Foundation a single spark can change a life — a child’s ambition, a family’s courage, a community’s resolve. We stand beside young people and their families, delivering essential care, practical knowledge, and clear pathways to opportunity. Our work ensures that young lives are defined not by their challenges but by their possibilities.
Impact promise
We change trajectories by confronting systemic barriers and empowering youth with health literacy, resilience, and opportunity. One empowered child creates ripples — uplifting families, strengthening neighbourhoods, and transforming communities.
We drive measurable social impact at the intersection of Care, Education, Community, Research and Advocacy through collaborative partnerships and locally rooted programs.
Vision: A world where every child and young person with Type 1 Diabetes can thrive and reach their full potential without limits.
Mission: To ensure children and youth aged 0–21 living with Type 1 diabetes have equitable access to quality healthcare; the knowledge and skills to manage their condition confidently; and caring communities that support their long‑term well-being.
Inspired by the timeless wisdom in Micah 6:8, we believe that true impact is built on three enduring principles:
Justice: Grounded in fairness, integrity, and equity, we strive to ensure that every child and family has equal opportunity to thrive.
Compassion: Through kindness, empathy, and dignity, we walk alongside children, youth, and families, honoring their lived experiences and uplifting their voices.
Service: With commitment, collaboration, accountability and gratitude, we dedicate ourselves to building systems that create lasting change.
Our Identity
At our core we live with purpose, compassion and integrity. Guided by Micah 6:8, “Do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly“, we build trust with teams and communities by embodying our values every day.
Health and Well-being For Every Child and Youth Living with Type 1 Diabetes
One child. One family. One community. Endless possibilities.
At the Heart of Ekiiira Educational Foundation, we believe that lasting impact comes from collaboration and shared ownership.
Co‑Design: We work hand‑in‑hand with families, health specialists, educators, and community leaders to co‑design solutions that are relevant, practical, and durable.
Continuous Improvement: We measure outcomes, learn from results, and refine our approaches to ensure that every program delivers meaningful change.
Local Ownership: By prioritizing local leadership and community ownership, we build systems that are sustainable, resilient, and rooted in the realities of those we serve.
Together, these practices ensure that our work is not only effective today, but continues to empower children and youth for generations to come.
Our Culture
We ensure every drives real, lasting change. Together, we embody the spirit of Wellness and Hope—creating stronger, healthier futures for our communities and for each other.
The Impact by 2030: 42,000+ young Nigerians living with T1D will have the tools, care, and confidence to thrive.
Vision
By linking clinical care, education, peer support, accountable institutions, and cross‑sector partnerships, we are building resilient networks that improve early detection, strengthen continuity of care, and create lasting impact for young people and their communities.
By linking clinical care, education, peer support, accountable institutions, and cross‑sector partnerships, we are building resilient networks that improve early detection, strengthen continuity of care, and create lasting impact for young people and their communities.
mission
Our work advances the WHO Global Diabetes Coverage Targets and directly contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by embedding, in the long run, Type 1 Diabetes care, education, and advocacy into Nigeria’s health and education systems.
