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We are thrilled to welcome our 2023 cohort of Slum2School volunteers.
We are so proud of everyone of you from Nairobi to Lagos, Accra to Kigali, New York to Lusaka, Manchester to Kilimanjaro.
#Slum2school #iVolunteer #ProudSlum2SchoolVolunteer
We're filled with excitement that we've made the Top 10 Finalists! 🌍🎉
The Slum2School Green Academy has been named a Top 10 Finalist for the World’s Best School Prize for Environmental Action!
Built to demonstrate what is possible when education, innovation and sustainability come together, the Slum2School Green Academy provides completely free, quality education to over 200 children from remote riverine communities across Epe, Lagos State.
From solar-powered learning spaces and rainwater harvesting to sustainable infrastructure built with bamboo and locally sourced materials, technology-enabled classrooms, community gardens and hands-on environmental learning, the Academy is reimagining what quality education can look like for children who might otherwise be left behind.
While this is a great win for us and our incredible learners, we eagerly look forward to the final announcement in November and the opportunity to create even greater impact if we win the ultimate prize! 💚🌍
Many thanks to our partners, volunteers, teachers and everyone who has made this possible.
Join us in celebrating this achievement by sharing and supporting our work via slum2school.org/greenacademy
Link in our bio 🏅💚
Today, we celebrate more than a birthday, we celebrate a visionary leader, a compassionate changemaker, and an unwavering champion of education and opportunity.
Happy Birthday to our incredible Executive Director @Otto_Orondaam 🎉🎉💙
Your passion for transforming lives, your relentless commitment to ensuring every child has access to quality education, and your inspiring leadership continue to light the path for so many across Africa and beyond. Through your vision, countless dreams have found hope, purpose, and the opportunity to thrive.
Thank you for leading with integrity, serving with humility, and inspiring us every day to believe that lasting change is possible when we choose courage, compassion, and action.
As you celebrate another year, we pray for greater wisdom, renewed strength, good health, and even more remarkable impact in the years ahead. May your life continue to be a blessing to many generations.
Happy Birthday, Boss! Here's to celebrating you today and always. 💙🎂✨
#HappyBirthday #OrondaamOtto #CelebratingLeadership #Slum2SchoolAfrica #PurposeDrivenLeadership
Every summer, hundreds of children and young people from underserved communities participate in the Slum2School Summer Learning Program, where they build skills across leadership, STEM, digital literacy, entrepreneurship, the arts, environmental sustainability, music, fashion, literacy and other future-ready disciplines.
Last year, we were honored to welcome the leadership of the Harvard University Center for African Studies @AfricaHarvard , led by Professor Zoe Marks, Faculty Director, alongside Sirak Kurban, Communications Director.
Their visit offered an opportunity to engage with our learners, experience our innovative learning spaces firsthand, and witness the impact of community-driven education in action.
Moments like these remind us that transforming education is a collective effort.
This year's Summer Learning Program promises to be even bigger, more immersive, and more impactful, with exciting new experiences, inspiring facilitators, and life-changing opportunities for every learner.
If you'd like to join us as a partner, volunteer, trainer, mentor, or teacher, we'd love to hear from you. Reach out to us at [email protected] and help us shape a brighter future - one child at a time.
#Slum2SchoolAfrica #Nigeria #Education #Leadership #HopeForEveryChild
The Slum2School Green Academy has been named among the Top 10 World’s Best Schools!!🎉🎊🎊
We are proud to celebrate this incredible milestone and our commitment to reimagining what learning can look like for the hardest to reach children in underserved communities across Africa.💙💙
For years, we have worked not only to bridge educational gaps, but to prove that African children belong in every global conversation about excellence, innovation and the future of learning.
This recognition belongs to every learner, educator, volunteer, partner and community that have been part of our journey.
Here’s to putting even more Nigerian and African innovations on the global map.✨💙
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#slum2school
#slum2schoolgreenacademy
#hopeforeverychild #letsdomore
Happy 14th Anniversary, Slum2School Africa. 🎊🎉🎂
Fourteen years ago, a handful of bold, selfless young people chose to believe that every child irrespective of where they lived deserved more. From 2012 to 2016, our early volunteers walked dusty streets, crossed waters, gave their weekends, their skills, and their hearts - not for applause, but for impact.
We will be celebrating dozens of them this year and ask that you tag as many as you can remember and appreciate their service and the seed they planted.
Today, that seed has grown into a movement that has reached hundreds of thousands of children. What began as volunteer passion is now a thriving ecosystem of thousands of educators, partners, staff, and leaders shaping futures across communities. And we are not slowing down.
As we celebrate 14 years of Slum2School Africa, we also begin the official countdown to our 15th - a milestone year that will mark the launch of several bold, transformative initiatives that will redefine our scale, deepen our outcomes, and strengthen our legacy.
To our pioneer volunteers, staff and leadership team: you built the foundation.
To our present volunteers, partners, staff and leadership team: you are driving the next wave of impact.
The story is still being written. The mission is stronger than ever. And the next chapter will be even more significant.
Happy 14th Anniversary, Slum2School Africa. The best is ahead. 🌍📚
#Slum2School #Africa #Anniversary #EducationMatters #LetsDoMore
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56th Convocation Ceremonies: Presentation of gifts to the Convocation lecturer and the Chairman of the 56th Convocation Ceremonies, Prof Rahamon Bello by Prof. Fọláṣadé T. Ogunsola, Vice chancellor of the University of Lagos.
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Today marks the Convocation lecture for the 56th Convocation Ceremony titled Maximizing Nigeria's Demographic Dividend Through Urgent Education Reform For Global Competitiveness In The 21st Century, delivered by @Otto_Orondaam, founder and executive director of @Slum2School
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Guest Lecturer: @Otto_Orondaam (Founder and Executive Director, @Slum2School)
Chairman: Prof. Rahaman A. Bello, FAEng (11th Vice-Chancellor, UNILAG)
Topic: “Maximizing Nigeria’s Demographic Dividend through Urgent Education Reform for Global Competitiveness in the 21st Century”
At this year's 14th edition of Christmas in a Box, something quietly powerful happened.
14 years ago, most of the scholars in the last slide stood in line with hopeful eyes and small hands - waiting for a gift. 🎁
This year, those same children returned.
Not as recipients.
But as givers.
Our university scholars - took ownership of the moment. They handled over 90% of the shopping, wrapping, boxing, and gifting, carefully preparing presents for younger learners in primary and secondary schools.
Watching them do the shopping, wrap gifts with intention, laughter, and pride was emotional for us. Because this was never just about boxes or Christmas.
It was about the long arc of impact.
About what happens when love is consistent.
When support is sustained.
When children are not abandoned halfway through their journey.
They once received these gifts.
Today, they give them.
We are deeply grateful to our partners - Greensprings School, Cardonic, Society of Petroleum Engineers, Maltina, Nigerians Breweries, and many others - who came together to bring joy to hundreds of children and made this moment possible.
This is what service looks like when it comes full circle.
This is what impact looks like when it grows up.
Thanks to all our scholars and volunteers who made this year's Christmas In A Box our best yet.
#Slum2School #ChristmasInABox #Slum2SchoolAfrica #Christmas
A promise made.
A promise kept. 💙
Twelve years ago, we made a promise to children in one of Lagos’ most remote riverine communities.
A promise that tested time, resilience, and belief - to build them a school
This year, we kept that promise. 💙
What began with teaching in small huts and open lagoons is now the Slum2School Green Academy - a fully eco-friendly, climate-smart school powered by solar energy, rainwater harvesting, waste-to-biogas systems, biodiversity areas and designed for dignity and learning.
Today, 250 children are stepping into their first classrooms on full scholarship, in a world-class environment built for the future.
This is what happens when courage refuses to give up on children - and when purpose outlives obstacles.
Special thanks to all our volunteers, staff, various stakeholders and partners - @biomerieux, @HP, Norwegian Embassy in Nigeria, @UMG, @united, Triton Paints, Preserve our Roots, Lagos State Government through Epe Local Government, @LSUBEB and many others who made who made this a success.
Together let's scale this project across Africa and bring hope and education to every child in need.
🔗 slum2school.org/greenacademy
#Slum2School #GreenAcademy #EducationForAll #SustainableEducation #Africa
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Hello Friends, We won the @HP Global Digital Equity Award!!!! A global recognition celebrating organizations shaping the future of learning and inclusion through technology..
As one of 8 organizations across the world, HP will be supporting our mission to transform education for thousands of underserved children and youth through expanding our innovative digital learning labs and next-generation STEM programs. The award comes along with hundreds of cutting-edge HP technology, devices, funding, and specialized technical support to help us expand our digital programs and reach 250,000 more children and youth.
Recently, my leadership team @slum2school and I were hosted at the HP Nigeria headquarters for the official announcement, where we met with the HP Country Director Emmanuel Eze, Sustainability Lead for Central Africa, Sophie Anjorin and all the other senior leaders. We deeply appreciate HP’s belief in our mission and this global recognition.
I am profoundly grateful to our extraordinary team, volunteers, board and partners whose dedication and brilliance made this possible. And to the HP Foundation and @HP Inc., thank you for the trust, the rigorous evaluation process, and the strong vote of confidence in our work.
This recognition brings us closer to a future where every child - regardless of background - can access quality education, digital tools, and the opportunities to thrive.
We look forward to building more impactful partnerships and creating even greater change together.
#LetsDoMore #OttoOrondaam #Slum2School #HP #DigitalEquity #STEMEducation #InnovationForGood
We’re thrilled to announce that @Slum2School Africa has been selected as a global winner of the 2025 @HP Digital Equity Accelerator!
Our Digital Learning Program - bringing immersive digital education, STEM learning, and future-ready skills to underserved communities - has been recognized as a transformative solution bridging Nigeria’s digital divide.
Through this Accelerator, we’ll receive vital support in technology, funding, and capacity development to scale our impact and expand access to digital learning in reaching 250,000 young people with stronger, smarter digital opportunities in 2026.
A heartfelt thank you to the @HP, HP Foundation, HP Nigeria/Africa and the Digital Equity team for believing in our mission. Thanks to our entire team, volunteers, and community champions whose passion and dedication made this possible.
This win belongs to every child, every dream, and every voice we serve.
#Slum2School #Africa #HP #DigitalEquityAccelerator #HopeForEveryChild
We are incredibly proud and excited to recognize our 100 Most Outstanding Volunteers of 2025.
Out of a diverse and extraordinary community of thousands of volunteers who showed up, served, and made remarkable impact this year, these 100 exceptional individuals have been selected through credible votes and heartfelt nominations.
They are the hearts that carried our mission on their backs.
The voices that advocated when no one was listening.
The hands that donated, built, and lifted communities.
The feet that traveled across rivers, slums, and remote settlements for every child.
The minds that crafted solutions when challenges felt impossible.
The souls that loved deeply, showed up consistently, and never stopped believing that hope can win.
Because of you, dreams were restored.
Because of you, classrooms came alive.
Because of you, children found reasons to smile again.
Thank you for choosing service.
Thank you for choosing humanity.
Thank you for choosing @Slum2School Africa.
On this international Volunteer Day we recognize every Volunteer who serves and here’s to the 100 who went an extra mile, inspired us all, and made 2025 unforgettable.
You matter. You are seen. You are deeply appreciated. Together Lets Do More 💙
Share, Tag and Appreciate a volunteer for their service.
#Slum2School #100MostOutstandingVolunteers #Volunteers #LetsDoMore #InternationalVolunteerDay
We are so proud of 11-Year-Old Ayomide from Makoko community who delivered this momentous keynote address at the 11th edition of Maltina Teacher of the Year Gala and Awards🌟
Is this the Nigeria of your dreams?
Join us to celebrate Ayomide and together let's keep building the Nigeria of our dreams for every child. 🇳🇬🇳🇬
#Slum2School #HopeforEveryChild #Maltina #Teacher #Makoko #Nigeria #Children #Education #LetsDoMore
Slum2School Africa X Harvard University Center for African Studies 💯
We’re excited to share the incredible experience of hosting Professor Zoe Marks, Director of the Harvard Center of African Studies and her team from Harvard University, who spent two full days immersed in our schools and communities - seeing, listening, and learning alongside us.
They witnessed the future of education unfolding - children designing robots, painting dreams, reciting poetry, and leading with curiosity.
This visit reinforces our belief that innovation, equity, and collaboration can redefine learning for millions of children across Africa. 🌍💡
Watch this video to hear Professor Zoe’s reflections on the limitless potential within every child and share your thoughts with us.
Together we can ensure that every child has the opportunity to learn, dream and rise.
#Slum2School #HarvardUniversity #HarvardCenterForAfricanStudies #EducationForAll #InnovationHub #EducationReimagined
Nothing brings us more fulfillment than seeing the joy,smiles, and gratitude on the faces of these adorable children.
#Christmas2024
#Transforminglives
Happy International Volunteer Day!
Volunteers are the heart of every community, bringing hope, support, and change wherever they go.
Your efforts transform lives, inspire others, and make a lasting impact that cannot be measured.
#InternationalVolunteerDay
Today,with so much joy in our hearts,we celebrate Jennifer Williams as she proudly received the highest award at Corona Secondary School's prize giving day,"The principal's Annual Prize". She also won another award as the best student in Yoruba language.
Let's celebrate her!!
A high quality education has the power to change lives and communities; it shouldn't be a privilege for a few but a right for all.
Why do you think every child deserves quality education?
#Slum2School
#Slum2SchoolAfrica
#Education
#TransformingLives
#LetsDoMore
Today, we celebrate a major milestone for these children as they prepare to enter school for the first time!
Let's wish them all luck as they begin this incredible journey!
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#TransformingLives
#Education
#LetsDoMore