About Us
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Austin Abel Foundation exists to restore hope, preserve human dignity, and create meaningful opportunities for individuals and communities facing hardship.
Through compassion-driven initiatives, empowerment, education, community support, and sustainable interventions, we seek to respond to real human needs while helping people discover the strength and opportunities to build better lives.
We believe that every person deserves to be seen, valued, supported, and given a fair opportunity to thrive.
We are committed to creating impact that goes beyond temporary relief towards lasting change.
Our Objectives
What we set out to achieve
- To support vulnerable and underserved individuals and communities by responding to basic social, educational, economic, and humanitarian needs.
- To empower individuals toward self-reliance through skills development, entrepreneurship, education, mentorship, and access to opportunities.
- To promote access to quality education and support initiatives that improve learning, personal development, and future opportunities.
- To provide compassionate assistance during times of hardship, while preserving the dignity, privacy, and self-worth of those receiving support.
- To promote community development by identifying local challenges and supporting practical, sustainable solutions.
- To create opportunities for young people and adults to develop their abilities, pursue meaningful livelihoods, and contribute positively to society.
- To promote awareness of social and humanitarian issues and encourage individuals, organizations, and communities to take meaningful action.
- To collaborate with individuals, organizations, institutions, and communities to develop initiatives that create lasting social impact.
- To encourage a culture of compassion, inclusion, service, and shared responsibility where people are inspired to look beyond themselves and contribute to the wellbeing of others.
- To implement sustainable projects and programmes that address immediate needs while contributing to long-term improvement in the lives of individuals and communities.
Who We Serve
Values that shape how we serve
Humanity
We see the person before the problem and treat every individual with compassion, dignity, and respect.
Compassion
We care deeply about the realities people face and respond with genuine empathy and action.
Dignity
We believe everyone deserves to be valued, heard, respected, and treated with dignity.
Empowerment
We seek to move people beyond dependence by creating opportunities to grow, become self-reliant, and thrive.
Integrity
We act with honesty, accountability, transparency, and responsibility in everything we do.
Impact
We focus on meaningful action and measurable change, not simply good intentions.
Inclusion
We believe no one should be overlooked because of their circumstances, background, or limitations.
Hope
We believe difficult circumstances do not have to define a person's future, and we work to create pathways toward a better one.
MEET OUR TEAMS
Mary Samuel
Country Director
Mary Samuel
Country Director
Ogwuche Mercy Godwin
PRO
Edwin Friday Enemari
State Director for Lagos/Ogun
Mercy Abel
Secretary
Mercy Abel
Secretary
Treasure Abel
Social Media Manager
Treasure Abel
Social Media Manager