Every Less Privileged Child Deserves a Future.
Through reading, scholarships, and skills acquisition, we bring sanity to education and rescue vulnerable youth from the streets starting in rural Delta, but reaching as far as help is needed.
- About
About CEDESA Initiative
The Centre for Education Development and Skills Acquisition Initiative (CEDESA Initiative) is a non-governmental organization committed to bringing sanity to education and creating opportunities for young people to reach their full potential.
CEDESA Initiative focuses particularly on disadvantaged children and youths in rural and semi-urban communities. Through transformational education, academic support, scholarships, mentoring and skills acquisition, we help young people develop the knowledge, confidence and practical abilities needed to build meaningful and self-reliant lives.
Our work also promotes academic integrity by addressing the root causes of examination malpractice, improving literacy and encouraging students, parents and educators to value hard work and quality education.
- Our Philosophy
Creating Opportunities. Transforming Lives.
At CEDESA Initiative, we believe education is more than passing examinations, it is a foundation for confidence, opportunity, and meaningful participation in society. We work to give young people the knowledge, skills, encouragement, and support they need to discover their potential and build a better future.
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- Our Services
We Are Here To Help Them
Academic Support & Coaching
Providing free vacation coaching, academic programmes, and learning support to help students improve their knowledge, reading ability, confidence, and academic performance.
Skills Acquisition & Training
Equipping young people with practical, income-generating skills such as fashion design, hairdressing, computer operation, furniture and upholstery, soap making, and catering.
Scholarships & Educational Support
Supporting deserving and disadvantaged students through scholarships, educational sponsorship, learning resources, and other forms of assistance that help them continue their education.
Mentorship & Youth Empowerment
Guiding and encouraging young people through mentoring, seminars, competitions, and empowerment programmes that promote self-confidence, responsibility, hard work, and positive choices.
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How You Can Make a Difference
Support Our Programmes
Your financial support helps us provide educational resources, coaching, scholarships, and skills training to disadvantaged young people.
Volunteer Your Skills
Share your knowledge, experience, or professional skills by volunteering in our educational, mentoring, and community development programmes.
Sponsor a Student
Help a deserving student continue their education by contributing towards school fees, learning materials, or other essential educational needs.
Spread the Word
Help us reach more people by sharing our work with your friends, schools, communities, organisations, and social networks. Greater awareness means greater impact.
- Our Programmes
Programmes That Create Lasting Impact
Academic Coaching & Literacy
Helping students improve their reading, academic performance, and confidence through focused learning support.
Youth Mentorship & Empowerment
Guiding young people to discover their potential, make positive choices, and become productive members of society.
Scholarships & Educational Support
Supporting deserving students with scholarships, educational resources, and assistance to continue their education.
- Voices of Change
Stories From Those We’ve Supported
- FAQ's
Everything You Need to Know About CEDESA
CEDESA Initiative is a non-governmental organization focused on improving education and empowering young people through academic support, skills acquisition, scholarships, mentorship, and community programmes.
We primarily support disadvantaged children, students, youths, and young adults, particularly those in rural and semi-urban communities.
Our programmes include academic coaching, literacy support, skills acquisition, scholarships, mentorship, educational seminars, competitions, and youth empowerment initiatives.
You can support our work through donations, volunteering, sponsorship, mentorship, providing learning resources, or helping us spread awareness about our programmes.
Yes. Eligibility depends on the specific programme. Parents and guardians can contact CEDESA to learn about available programmes and participation requirements.
You can contact our team to express your interest in volunteering. We welcome people who can contribute their time, skills, knowledge, or professional expertise to our programmes.
