About the foundation
A non-profit founded in honour of a woman whose life embodied compassion, resilience, faith, and service — and who believed education could change everything.
The Background story
Etan Aiyegbaju, where the story begins.
Mrs. Olapeju Comfort Aina, our beloved mother, was born in the quiet village of Etan Aiyegbaju in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State. She came from a devout Christian home, raised by Pa Israel Adebayo and Madam Dorcas Ajayi Adebayo, who both served faithfully as Baba Egbe and Iya Ijo of Saint John Anglican Church, Etan. Their values of faith, integrity, and service shaped the woman she became.
Mommy was the proud mother of seven children. Though we lost one at a tender age, she lovingly raised the remaining six of us five boys and one girl. Despite limited means, she carried the weight of raising her children with strength, dignity, and unwavering devotion. With support from her parents and her siblings two uncles and one aunty she instilled in us the core values that continue to guide our lives today.
Her Life & Legacy
Fondly called “Olapeju” by her family and peers, our mother lived a life defined by discipline, hard work, deep faith in God, and an unshakeable commitment to her family. Though she did not have access to Western education, a common reality for many girl children of her time, she passionately believed in the power of education. She sacrificed everything she could to put us through elementary school and, with her very limited resources, even managed to send some of us to secondary school, an extraordinary achievement for a struggling young mother.
Sadly, she passed in October 1975, before any of us had finished secondary school. Yet, the foundation she built in our lives viz moral discipline, love of God, kindness, and a strong work ethic, carried us through. Today, with gratitude, we echo the words of David in Psalm 37:25:
“I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken nor his seed begging bread.”
Mommy lived with a heart full of compassion. Whether caring for her six children, supporting neighbors in distress, or comforting total strangers, she gave selflessly and without hesitation. Her generosity was not defined by abundance but by the purity of her spirit.
Why the Foundation Was Created
Continuing what she started.
This foundation was created to honour her unwavering love, quiet sacrifices, and lifelong service to others. We seek to continue her mission by supporting brilliant but indigent children who may otherwise lose the opportunity to pursue education due to financial limitations.
Our work is rooted in the belief that education can change the trajectory of a child’s life and help them find their place in society.
Our Core Values
What guides everything we do.
Faith
Guided by strong moral and spiritual principles.
Compassion
We serve with empathy, love, and kindness.
Education
The foundation of lasting change.
Integrity
We operate with honesty and accountability.
Service
We exist to uplift others selflessly.
Join us in building brighter futures.
Together, we can keep a legacy alive and help children write better stories for their future.