Who We Are

Yargote Foundation

Dedicated to nurturing and empowering children, youth and women through comprehensive support programs

Our Mission

Our mission is to nurture and empower children, youth and women through advocacy, education, life skills, mentorship and community engagement thereby fostering resilience, responsible citizenship and sustainable growth

Our Vision

We envision a world where every child, youth and woman has the opportunity to live with dignity, fulfil their potential and contribute meaningfully to nation development.

Our Impact

Over 200 boy children empowered, 40+ mentors engaged, and 10+ communities transformed through our dedicated programs focused on supporting and uplifting the boy child.

Our Impact Journey

Boys Empowered
0+
Active Mentors
0+
Communities Reached
0+
Years of Service9 Years

Foundation Details

Established
2017
Headquarters
Abuja, Nigeria
Focus Areas
Education, Mentorship, Life Skills
Core Values
BalanceResponsibilityCompassionDiscipline

Our Core Values

These principles guide everything we do and shape how we serve our communities

Balance

Restoring gender advocacy to include both boys and girls.

Responsibility

Teaching boys accountability and leadership.

Compassion

Raising boys with empathy for others.

Discipline

Instilling respect, values, and positive conduct.

Our Journey

Our Story

Yargote Foundation was born from a simple yet powerful observation: boys in underserved communities face unique challenges that often go unaddressed. Founded in 2015, our organization emerged from grassroots efforts to provide mentorship and support to young men who needed guidance the most.

What started as a small community initiative has grown into a comprehensive foundation serving thousands of boys across multiple communities. Our approach combines traditional mentorship with modern educational support, life skills training, and community engagement.

Today, we continue to expand our reach while maintaining the personal touch that makes our programs so effective. Every boy we serve is not just a statistic—they're a future leader, innovator, and positive force in their community.

9
Years Strong
200+
Boys Served
10+
Communities
Yargote Foundation history and growth
Leadership

Our Founder

Visionary leadership driving positive change for boys in underserved communities

Anna Hussaini Pai - Founder & Executive Director

Anna Hussaini Pai

Founder & Executive Director

Anna Hussaini Pai is the visionary founder and Executive Director of Yargote Foundation. Her professional journey spans various sectors, including government agencies, consultancy, and education, bringing a wealth of diverse experience to her leadership role.

She exemplifies inclusive leadership, values input from all stakeholders, and fosters collaboration. As the driving force behind the Empower the Boy Child Project, she believes in empowering individuals to reach their full potential and encourages open communication within her team.

Anna oversees all aspects of the organization's operations, including program development, fundraising, advocacy, and strategic planning, working closely with stakeholders to ensure the foundation's initiatives align with its vision and goals.

Education & Credentials

MSc International Business - University of Hertfordshire

BSc Business Administration - University of Abuja

Certificate in Project Management - University of Oxford

PGD in Education - FCT College of Education

Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Mentoring and Coaching

Associate Member of Chartered Institute of Personnel Management

Centre for Management Development Accredited Trainer

Registered Member of Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria

Meet Our Team

Dedicated professionals committed to empowering the next generation of leaders

Our Journey

Timeline of Impact

Key milestones in our mission to empower boys and transform communities across the years

17

Foundation Established

2017

Yargote Foundation officially launched with focus on empowering the boy child, marking the beginning of our mission to create positive change in communities.

18

First Mentorship Circles

2018

Launched our flagship Mentorship Circles program with community leaders, establishing the foundation for meaningful mentor-mentee relationships.

19

Safe Spaces Initiative

2019

Established community hubs providing safe spaces for boys to express themselves, access counseling, and develop essential life skills.

21

Life Skills Curriculum Launch

2021

Introduced structured curriculum covering discipline, leadership, and financial literacy, providing comprehensive personal development.

23

Community Advocacy Expansion

2023

Expanded advocacy events to bring greater visibility to boy child issues, strengthening community engagement and support.

9
Years of Impact
5
Core Programs
500+
Boys Impacted
50+
Communities