Future Begins Now: Celebrating 3 Years of Impact

Lamentations make the problem obvious, but it does not solve the problem. The challenge facing the education sector of Nigeria is so enormous that is will take many hands to completely solve. In September 2016, we decided to join the problem solving crew and shake the world in our own gentle way.

Future Begins Now was established as a project by Christian Youth Alliance, but has metamorphosed into a social entreprise that provides mentors, guidance and financial support for thousands of secondary school students in Ibadan.

With a vision to make quality education available for all, we made the students the focus of our activities and make education attractive to them again. In the last 3 years, we have reached over 4,000 students with the gospel of academic excellence, inspiring boys and girls to become great.

As we drive the vision into the streets, we are also committed to building as brand of Future Begins Now in the country. Presently, we are a member of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network and registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The team that keeps driving this vision are talented, motivated and God-hearted people who are committed to helping the young ones without being paid. It has been a great ride and we are still moving higher in our pursuit.

At 3, we have reached a height we never imagined at the beginning. The vision keeps growing in our hearts as we move on. We are not tired. We appreciate our sponsors and partners. This new year, we will do much more!

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