The Learned Exponents Forum

Advancing Sustainable Development Goals for Persons with Disabilities

SDG 4: Quality Education

SDG 8: Decent Work

SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities

A non-profit organization committed to advancing inclusive education, economic empowerment, and reduced inequalities for persons with special needs including those with cerebral palsy, autism, and ADHD.

Our Mission

We engage in charity outreaches, awareness campaigns, and initiatives that promote love, care, and support for persons with special needs. Through advocacy, community engagement, and education, THE LEF strives to create a society where everyone is valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

Our Core Values

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Compassion

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Inclusion

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Empowerment

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Advocacy

Our Focus Areas

Inclusive Education

Promoting educational opportunities and creating learning environments that accommodate children and adults with special needs, ensuring equal access to quality education.

Economic Empowerment

Developing vocational training programs, creating employment opportunities, and supporting entrepreneurship among persons with disabilities for sustainable livelihoods.

Community Support

Building supportive communities through awareness campaigns, family support programs, and creating networks of care for persons with special needs and their families.

Our Initiatives

Charity Outreaches

Regular outreach programs providing essential supplies, educational materials, and support services to underprivileged children with disabilities.

Awareness Campaigns

Public education programs that challenge stereotypes, promote understanding, and advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities.

Educational Programs

Specialized educational support and tutoring for intellectually gifted children with disabilities who lack platforms to develop their abilities.

Skills Development

Vocational training and skill-building workshops designed to enhance employability and entrepreneurial capabilities.

Our Impact

100+

Children Supported

Direct beneficiaries of our educational and support programs

Communities Reached

Across Ekiti State, Ibadan, and Akure, Nigeria

50+

Awareness Events

Promoting disability rights and inclusion

SDGs Addressed

Quality Education, Decent Work, Reduced Inequalities

Meet the Founder

Israel Adebiyi

Founder & Executive Director

As a lawyer and disability rights advocate, Israel founded The Learned Exponents Forum to address the significant gaps in educational and economic opportunities for persons with disabilities in Nigeria. His legal background informs our advocacy work, while his commitment to social justice drives our mission.

"Every individual, regardless of *ability*, deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to society. At THE LEF, we are not just providing support, we are building bridges to inclusion and empowerment for persons with disabilities."

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Volunteer

Join our team of dedicated volunteers and contribute your skills, time, and passion to our initiatives.

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Donate

Support our programs through financial contributions that directly fund educational materials, outreach programs, and community initiatives.

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