About
Who We Are
JIFE Innovation and Leadership Development Foundation works toward self-sustaining communities, empowered youth leaders and internationally recognized farmers.

Background
How JIFE has described itself
At JIFE Foundation, we’re dedicated to community-driven change, focusing on education, healthcare, and environmental sustainability.
Our vision
JIFE Innovation and Leadership Development FoundationTo create self-sustaining communities, empowered youth leaders, and internationally recognized farmers, fostering a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Our mission
Three areas of work
JIFE's mission, in the foundation's own words, and the three areas it names.
To promote a self-sustaining community empowered through youth leadership, technology education and innovative Agro-preneurs.
JIFE Foundation
Our approach
What the work is built on
How the foundation works, and what that has looked like in practice.

- Community-driven development
- In 2024 JIFE described itself as “dedicated to community-driven change”.
- Education
- Tech Training for Kids delivered workshops and courses for children.
- Leadership
- “Leadership Training for Youth” is one of JIFE’s three stated mission areas.
- Agriculture
- In 2024 JIFE distributed 10,000 Brazilian Jumbo Cashew seedlings to farmers in Irepodun LGA, Kwara State.
- Technology
- Tech Training for Kids taught practical digital skills in Iludun-Oro.
- Partnership
- Sustainable opportunity
- JIFE’s vision describes “a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive”.
On the record
Milestones
2024
Cashew seedling distribution
10,000 Brazilian Jumbo Cashew seedlings distributed to farmers in Irepodun LGA, Kwara State.
Leadership
Meet the people behind the work
Ayodeji Adeleke
Co-founder & Director
Dr. Ife Adeleke
Co-founder

Our purpose
Our work is about creating opportunities that communities can build on.