Our History
Reach Out to Educate Foundation was born out of a passion to see children, teens and young adults have access to quality education.
This was inspired during the founder's university education where she first observed the role quality education has played in her journey in life, while noting that education was inaccessible and oftentimes unaffordable to underprivileged children and some missionary children.
She sponsored her first donor during her university days from the very limited resources she had herself. Over the years, Ijeoma and her husband, Charles, have sponsored the education of numerous children from elementary school through Secondary school, and up to University education for a few.
Quality education is pivotal to her success in life and she believes that every child should have access to quality education which opens up numerous opportunities, irrespective of background and social strata.
Leadership
Ijeoma Odizuru-Abangwu
Founder
Ijeoma is a passionate advocate for child education and social equity, dedicated to creating opportunities for disadvantaged youth. Inspired by witnessing how limited schooling restricted other children, she is on a mission to break cycles of poverty through learning.
Charles Odizuru-Abangwu Jr
Co-Founder
Charles uses a hands-on leadership style to partner with families, educators, and communities to provide children with holistic support. He believes education transforms lives and that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive.
Collins Akajagbor
Director
Collins champions equal education because he knows unequal access limits a child's potential. He breaks down these barriers through child empowerment, community partnerships, and sustainable support systems.
Agatha Onuwaje
Director
Agatha is an Oil & Gas executive who directs educational access and community engagement initiatives. She manages comprehensive sponsorships providing tuition, resources, and mentorship to underserved children.