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ABOUT US
OurMission & Values
We are dedicated to providing opportunities for all people to learn to read, speak and write YORUBA language. We strive to create a better world, and we thank all of you for helping us to achieve that.
Our sister organisation, Loadofs gave birth to Yoruba Awareness Foundation (Yaf) some years back. Yaf as a registered charitable organisation started in his charitable activities by donating to underprivileged city kids, hospitals and orpans. Since then, our activities have grown, prospered and expanded. We are currently sponsoring Yoruba Language Teacher in Nigeria to expand Yoruba education to the less priviledged in Nigeria and beyond.
OurVision
Here is our vision as below:
- Aspire to be a vanguard of Yoruba race
- Explore partnership working
- Engage in charitable activities beneficial to recipients of our services
- Establish Yoruba house In London
- A happy environment where stakeholders will want to wok with us
Objects
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Ethos
Objects - Ethos (Ętọ)
- To advance the education of the public in Yoruba language, heritage and culture
- The prevention or relief of poverty by providing: grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty
OurPhilosophy
Philosophy (Éro)
Our Yoruba Awareness Foundation was founded in October 2012 by a group of like minded individuals to promote Yoruba race. A liberal Yoruba group opened to anyone who identifies him/herself as a Yoruba person. This is our online meeting place, where we organize our activities, share ideas, and publicize our mission. We exist to serve the interest of Yoruba race in the Western region of Nigeria. Regions which include, Lagos state, Ogun State, Oyo State, Ondo State, Osun state, Ekiti state.Through our work we hope to achieve empowerment through sustainable legacy for our youths, kith and Kin through knowledge of Yoruba language, history and culture for residents and interested persons.
Our driving force is the need to preserve Yoruba culture and language outside the shores of Nigeria. Giving the migration pattern of recent times, multitude of Nigerians have migrated out of the country and have formed a large community in and around the United Kingdom.
With this migration pattern comes the growing of a substantive family hierarchy. We believe if nothing is done to preserve Yoruba Patriarch and matriarch culture in the Uk all cultural links to the motherland and fatherland will be lost. Therefore it becomes necessary and important to preserve the language by encouraging it's teaching and learning.
With this migration pattern comes the growing of a substantive family hierarchy. We believe if nothing is done to preserve Yoruba Patriarch and matriarch culture in the Uk all cultural links to the motherland and fatherland will be lost. Therefore it becomes necessary and important to preserve the language by encouraging it's teaching and learning.
Yaf Officials
Every member of our board of directors is a thought leader who has made significant contributions to our organisation.
Each one brings a unique set of skills and expertise to our organisation.
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Mr Falana
Deputy Chair
Ogbeni Falana
Mr. Falana is the Deputy Chair person.
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Mr Dada
Secretary
Ogbeni Dada
Mr. Dada is our Secretary.
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Mr Sobitan
Financial Secretary
Baálę Sobitan
Mr Sobitan is our Financial Secretary.
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Aremo Adewale
Education Director
Aremo Adewale
Aremo Adewale is our Educational Director.
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Mr Ladenika
Welfare Officer
Ogbeni Ladenika
Mr. Ladenika is the Welfare Officer.
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Mr Ojuroye
Publicity Secretary
Ogbeni Ojuroye
Mr. Ojuroye is our Publicity Secretary.
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Ogbeni Aderogba
Chief Whip
Ogbeni Aderogba
Mr. Aderogba is our Chief Whip