The IREDE Foundation

What The IREDE Foundation does

The IREDE Foundation is a Lagos-headquartered non-profit NGO founded in 2012 by Crystal Chigbu to serve Nigerian children aged 0-18 living with limb loss (congenital or acquired). Its flagship Limb Empowerment Programme provides custom-made prosthetic limbs free of charge, including ongoing maintenance and replacement through age 18, at an estimated cost of N1.2M-N1.5M per limb. Over a decade of operation the organization has delivered more than 500 prosthetic limbs across all six of Nigeria's geo-political zones and maintains a waitlist of approximately 400 children.

The foundation operates a vertically integrated set of programs around its limb provision core: a Psycho-Social Support Programme for affected children and families, a Limb2Care online support community engaging over 5,000 families, an Inclusive Education initiative, and an annual 'Out on a Limb' advocacy walk held in 40+ global locations during Limb Loss Awareness Month. In November 2021 it launched the Iredians comic book, the first African disability comic featuring children with disabilities as superheroes, used as a school-based inclusion advocacy tool. A proprietary prosthetic-limb recycling program differentiates the cost structure and reduces waste.

The organization is funded entirely through donations and grants. Revenue streams include one-time and recurring individual donations (Power of 3/6, Birthday Fundraisers), and corporate partnerships with NNPC/SNEPCo (since 2018), UPS Foundation (2023), Procter & Gamble, Vantage Foundation, and Nivea Nigeria. It maintains a US affiliate, The IREDE Foundation (US), a 501(c)(3) entity (EIN 92-2304853) based in Owings Mills, Maryland, enabling tax-deductible US donations. The foundation is led by Crystal Chigbu as Executive Director, governed by a Board of Trustees chaired by Kunle Akinkugbe, and operates with 11-50 staff, allocating roughly 80% of funds to programs and 20% to operations.

Name

The IREDE Foundation

Legal name

The IREDE Foundation

Website

https://theiredefoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The IREDE Foundation is a Lagos-based NGO that provides free custom prosthetic limbs and psycho-social support to Nigerian children aged 0-18 living with limb loss, funded through donations and corporate partnerships across all six Nigerian geo-political zones.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lagos

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and monthly donations from individuals through the website donation portal, bank transfers, and birthday fundraisers.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Partnerships with corporations (NNPC, Shell, UPS Foundation, Procter & Gamble, Vantage Foundation, Nivea) for funding prosthetic limbs and program support.
3. Campaign Fundraising: Specific campaigns like Love & Limb, Power of 6, and annual Out on a Limb walks to raise funds for prosthetic limbs.
4. Birthday Fundraiser Program: Individuals can dedicate their birthday to the foundation with a customized fundraising page and tracking system.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The IREDE Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides free custom-made prosthetic limbs to child amputees aged 0-18 across Nigeria, including fitment, maintenance, and replacement support until age 18. Beyond prosthetic provision, the foundation delivers psychosocial support services, an inclusive education advocacy program, and an annual awareness walk (Out on a Limb) to combat stigma associated with limb differences.

Product overview

The IREDE Foundation is a non-profit organization that operates multiple interconnected programs supporting child amputees (ages 0-18) in Nigeria. The core offering is the Limb Empowerment Programme, which provides custom prosthetic limbs at no cost. This is complemented by the Psycho Social Support Programme for family counseling, the Inclusive Education program using the Iredians comic book for school-based advocacy, and the annual Out on a Limb awareness walk. Fundraising initiatives include the Power of 3 campaign and Birthday Fundraiser, while the Limb2Care support group provides community connection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Limb Empowerment Programme Free custom-made prosthetic limbs with fitment, maintenance, and replacement support provided to child amputees aged 0-18 across Nigeria until they reach 18 years of age.
• Psycho Social Support Programme

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ prosthetic limbs provided to child amputees
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• UPS FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 July 2023UPS Foundation partnered with The IREDE Foundation to enhance access to education for children with disabilities. Three child amputees received prosthetic limbs to return to school. The foundation also engaged over 2,000 children at 4 public schools in Lagos on disability inclusion.
• Nivea NigeriasecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Nivea Nigeria partnered with The IREDE Foundation following the 2019 global limb awareness month and Out on a Limb walk. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu graced the event attended by over 100 Lagosians, charging affluent Nigerians and companies to support limbless children.
• Vantage FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with Vantage Foundation to empower child amputees in Nigeria. Vantage Foundation supports The IREDE Foundation's mission of providing prosthetic limbs to children aged 0-18 living with limb loss.
• NNPC/SNEPCo (Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation / Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2018, NNPC/SNEPCo has adopted foundation beneficiaries yearly to provide prosthetic limbs. Partnership delivered three prosthetic limbs, a pair of calipers, and pneumatic crutches for beneficiaries including Alliameen Owujebe, Enitan Ogunaike, Fathia Fassasi, and Michael Showunmi.
• Procter & GamblecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProcter & Gamble partnered with The IREDE Foundation to launch the #Limitless Project at Ikeja Junior and Senior High School. Partnership aims to advance inclusive education by sensitizing teachers, parents, and communities that all children can learn.
• CDC (Children Developmental Centre)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn coalition with CDC and Festus Fajemilo Foundation (FFF), The IREDE Foundation launched a research report on 'Mainstreaming Disability - Inclusion In The Process Of Budgeting For, And Implementation Of The Inclusive Education Policy In Lagos State'.
• Festus Fajemilo Foundation (FFF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn coalition with CDC and Festus Fajemilo Foundation (FFF), The IREDE Foundation launched a research report on inclusive education policy implementation in Lagos State.
• NCPWD (National Commission for Persons with Disabilities)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe IREDE Foundation seeks partnership with NCPWD to promote inclusive budgeting for inclusive education. Working with government to implement inclusive education policies in Lagos state.
• Bella NaijasecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner Bella Naija joined The IREDE Foundation to advocate and fundraise, featuring the foundation and its impact stories.
• Donate NgsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner Donate Ng joined The IREDE Foundation to advocate and fundraise through its platform.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Standing With Hope: West Africa-focused nonprofit providing prosthetic limbs to amputees in Ghana. Closest geographic peer, addressing similar limb-loss affordability challenge.
• Limbs for Life Foundation: US-based nonprofit providing prosthetic care for amputees who cannot afford it. Directly comparable mission and beneficiary support model to IREDE's Limb Empowerment Programme.
• Amputee Coalition of America: National US nonprofit offering education, support, and advocacy for the limb loss community. Comparable advocacy, education and community-support programming to IREDE.
• Steps of Faith Foundation: US nonprofit funding prosthetic limbs for uninsured and underinsured amputees. Comparable donation-funded model providing free prosthetic care.
• Festus Fajemilo Foundation (FFF): Nigerian disability nonprofit and active IREDE coalition partner on inclusive education policy. Directly comparable disability-focused nonprofit operating in the same geography and policy space.
• Range of Motion Project (ROMP): Provides prosthetic limbs and rehabilitation in Guatemala and broader Latin America. Comparable model of free prosthetics for underserved amputees in a developing-country context.
• Prosthetic Hope International: Provides prosthetic limbs and rehabilitation services to amputees in developing countries. Comparable model of delivering prosthetic care in resource-limited settings.
• Limb Kind Foundation: Provides custom prosthetic limbs to children worldwide who have lost limbs. Directly comparable child-focused prosthetic mission.
• The Lucky Fin Project: US-based nonprofit supporting children with limb differences and their families through community, resources and awareness. Comparable child-limb-difference focus to IREDE.

Regional players

• Amputees United: Nigeria-based amputee advocacy organization cited by IREDE champions. Operates in the same Nigerian disability ecosystem and shares beneficiary population.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/theiredefoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-irede-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/theiredefoundation
• Xx.com/theirede

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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