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Nuvia Haven Charity Foundation

The people who carry our work

From the founder to the advisors guiding us, every member of the Nuvia Haven team is united by a commitment to vulnerable children and older people.

Our People

Team members and advisors

Real people, doing real work for the children and older people we serve.

Portrait of Olonisakin Funmilayo
Founder

Olonisakin Funmilayo

Founded Nuvia Haven on a conviction that every street-connected child and older person deserves safety, dignity, and a fair chance in life.

Portrait of Babatunde Ayodeji
Brand Ambassador

Babatunde Ayodeji

Champions the foundation's message and builds the public trust that sustains its work.

Portrait of Olaniyi Ige
Outreach and Program Coordinator

Olaniyi Ige

Leads day-to-day outreach and coordination, connecting shelter, care, and education with the people who need them most.

Portrait of Ifeoluwa Oluwatade
Innovation and Development Lead

Ifeoluwa Oluwatade

Drives new ideas and programs that help the foundation grow its reach and deepen its impact.

Portrait of Raji Naseem Akorede
Research and Admin

Raji Naseem Akorede

Keeps the foundation organized and evidence-led, ensuring our programs are well run and well understood.

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Strategic Officer and Digital Presence Lead

Dr. Ernest Okpako

Guides the foundation's strategy and helps share its work honestly with the wider world.

Portrait of Dr. Kehinde Olonisakin
Advisor

Dr. Kehinde Olonisakin

Provides steady counsel and expertise that help the foundation stay true to its mission.

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Advisor

Dr. David William Overduin

Brings international perspective and professional guidance to the foundation's leadership.

Portrait of Dr. Akanksha Singh
Advisor

Dr. Akanksha Singh

Supports the foundation with insight and encouragement drawn from a deep commitment to social good.

Support Nuvia Haven

Together, we can create safer, more dignified futures.

Every donation, partnership, and hour of volunteering becomes care for a child or an older person in Ibadan. Reach out to us and we will guide you through what is possible.

Prefer to talk? Write to support@nuviahaven.org or call +234 813 746 7192 during office hours.

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