A Nigeria where everyone who has spina bifida or hydrocephalus can access quality healthcare and support.
Our Vision
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Care
We provide holistic support to our members which includes health, education, livelihood, social and empowerment.
Equality
We believe all human beings are created equally irrespective of age, gender, religion, race and socio-cultural background
Self Esteem
We advocate for a society that allows persons affected by spina bifida and hydrocephalus to develop their potential without any hindrance.
World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day
This is an annual event to celebrate people living with these conditions globally recognizing their immense contributions to the society. The aim is to raise awareness and understanding about Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. On this day, we also advocate and promote the rights of persons with these conditions. The theme for this year is WSBHDAY20- UNITED IN TIMES OF COVID-19Join …
Support Group
Festus Fajemilo Foundation currently holds support group activities at two locations in Nigeria. The locations are within the premises of Lagos state university teaching hospital (LASUTH) Ikeja, Lagos and Obafemi Awolowo University teaching hospital complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife.
NOLB Project
NOLB project is a 20-month project from July 2017 – February 2019 and is funded by the International Disability Alliance (IDA) & International Federation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (IF).
Public Awareness
We increase public awareness and education
Our History
The Festus Fajemilo Foundation began in 2006, and is named after a boy who developed hydrocephalus two months after he was born. Festus’ parents found it hard to get any information and support, and his condition worsened, seriously limiting his development and requiring continuous and complex care.
Festus Fajemilo Foundation
Transforming the lives of persons living with spina bifida and hydrocephalus in Nigeria