About Shela Quest Foundation
Empowering children, transforming lives and breaking the cycle of poverty.
Our Origin Story
Shela Quest Foundation began in 2017 when a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, observing children struggling without access to basic education and proper care in her host community in Nigeria, mobilized fellow corps members and passionate friends. What began as a humble grassroots effort to provide clothes, school fees, and food has blossomed into a sustainable NGO empowering hundreds of children across underserved communities.
Our Mission
To support and uplift children from underserved communities by providing them with access to quality education, essential resources, and holistic care.
Our Vision
A world where every child, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status, has the opportunity to reach their full potential, pursue their dreams, and live with dignity as confident future leaders.
Our Core Values
Compassion
We lead with empathy, placing the emotional and physical well-being of every vulnerable child at the heart of our mission.
Integrity
We practice strict transparency, accountability, and ethical stewardship in every program and donation entrusted to our care.
Collaboration
We partner closely with grassroots communities, dedicated educators, local leaders, and global donors to create lasting, sustainable impact.
Excellence
We commit to delivering the highest quality in our scholarship schemes, mentorship curriculum, and community interventions.
UN Sustainable Development Goals Alignment
No Poverty
Empowering underprivileged families and children with education and vocational skills to break multigenerational poverty cycles.
Zero Hunger
Addressing the compounding effects of poverty — including hunger and malnutrition — that keep underserved Nigerian children out of school.
Quality Education
Funding national examination fees (WAEC, NECO, JAMB), basic tuition, books, and providing access to quality learning environments.
Partnerships for the Goals
Uniting local schools, community leaders, NYSC alumni, corporate partners, and international well-wishers.
Meet the People Behind the Mission
Our leadership, trustees, and grassroots field team drive this work every day across Nigeria.
Meet Our Team