LAOF Global is the Lawrence Aiyamenkhue Osasuyi Foundation, a nonprofit focused on practical support, community empowerment, education, healthcare and related initiatives.
We are a team working on a global dream
Join us for impactful change as we overcome poverty and hunger in communities with your profound support.
Inspire | Refine | Empower | Transform Our Core Principles for Lasting Impact
Every act of love can change a life. Help LAOF turn compassion into practical support.
Hope, dignity and opportunity should never depend on circumstance.
How we are effecting change
We are a global nonprofit organization that works to improve the lives of people in need. Our mission is to provide essential resources, support, and opportunities to communities facing challenges, helping them build a better future.
Our work is guided by a commitment to transparency, accountability, and collaboration. We partner with local organizations, governments, and volunteers to ensure that our programs are effective and sustainable.
We believe that every individual deserves the chance to thrive, regardless of their circumstances. Through our initiatives, we aim to empower people, promote equality, and create lasting positive change in the communities we serve.
Explore what shapes our work.
We reward greatness: we are building lives with accessible resources for everyone, irrespective of your gender or race
We share love in practical and meaningful ways.
“Restore dignity, inspire hope and create pathways for long-term empowerment and social inclusion.”
We serve vulnerable individuals and communities with compassion, integrity and purpose—responding to immediate needs while supporting longer-term opportunity.
Through community partnerships and sustainable initiatives, LAOF works to make care more accessible and support more intentional.
Our Journey
Lawrence Aiyamenkhue Osasuyi Foundation was born out of a deep-rooted passion for social justice, compassion, and the preservation of human dignity. Founded by Mrs. Obaseki Betty-Isoken, the Foundation was established in response to the visible gaps faced by vulnerable individuals and communities who are often overlooked and underserved. What began as a personal conviction has grown into a structured commitment to creating meaningful and lasting impact.
Driven by the belief that everyone deserves access to basic needs and opportunities, our mission has always been to uplift the most vulnerable in society through intentional action, empathy, and service. LAO Foundation is dedicated to translating vision into tangible support by addressing immediate needs while also advocating for sustainable solutions that restore hope, dignity, and a sense of belonging. Through consistent outreach and community-focused initiatives, we continue our journey of service with the goal of building a more just and compassionate society.
The idea that guides us
Service should solve something today and strengthen something for tomorrow.
Community-first thinking
Listen locally. Act practically. Build responsibly.
Compassion in Action
LAOF turns compassion into practical support through locally led work in education, healthcare, child welfare, crisis response and community empowerment.
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Frequently asked questions.
LAOF’s current public program structure includes EduGrants, Crisis Response, Healthcare, Equality, Child Care and Climate.
You can donate, volunteer, sponsor a child, advocate for LAOF’s work or discuss a partnership with the Foundation.
It means programs are informed by the realities of the communities being served, with people from the relevant countries or regions participating in leadership and delivery.