OUR BLOG
Stories of Impact &
Educational Excellence
Discover how we're transforming lives through education. Read success stories, program updates, and insights from our work across Nigeria.
Summer School 2025: 200 Children Gain a Head Start
Our biggest summer school yet wrapped up last month. Here's what we achieved — and what the children said about it.
Street Boys Initiative: One Year On
Twelve months after launching our Street Boys Initiative, we look at how 47 young men have transformed their lives through education and vocational training.
Why the First 1,000 Days of Learning Matter Most
Research is clear: what happens in a child's earliest years of schooling shapes the rest of their education. Here's what that means for our work — and for Nigeria.
We Opened Our First Community Learning Hub
After 18 months of planning and fundraising, we officially opened our first permanent Community Learning Hub in Mushin, Lagos. Here's what it means for the neighbourhood.
Investing in Teachers: Our New Training Programme
A child's learning depends enormously on the quality of their teacher. This year we launched a training programme to equip local educators with better tools and methods.
May 2026 Quarterly Newsletter
Our May 2026 newsletter covers the new community hub, teacher training milestone, summer school registration, and a thank-you to everyone who donated this quarter.
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Join us in making a difference! We're looking for passionate volunteers to help transform lives through education.
AEF Skills Acquisition Program with Livingstones
In partnership with the Livingstones Initiative, we organize free literacy classes for children and teenagers from low-income families.
The Sunday School Literacy Program
This presentation of the Sunday School Support Initiative (SSSI) effectively highlights the urgent need to combat illiteracy while nurturing spiritual growth.
AEF Global Fundraising Walk
On April 23, 2023, we witnessed a powerful display of unity, passion, and community spirit as our Global Fundraising Walk took place.
Unlocking Potential - AEF & Apapa Literacy Program
The Apapa Literacy program is organized in partnership with Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Apapa, targeting community development through education.
Train the Trainers Program - Empowering Educators
Ascend Education Foundation regularly organizes Teacher Training Programs for schools, foundations, and educational institutions.