Who we are
Born from a single act of generosity, Little Steps to Greater Heights is growing into a full community foundation with food, education, and empowerment at its heart.
About LSTGH
We believe no one should go hungry or go without learning.
At Little Steps to Greater Heights Foundation, our mission is clear. We want to do our part in helping ease the overwhelming burden carried by Nigeria’s most underserved communities. We exist to show up consistently for the people in our community who are too often overlooked.
Over the years, we’ve brought this mission to life through practical initiatives: from food drives for widows, to fundraising efforts that support young people pursuing further education and a better future. Each event is a reminder that meaningful change doesn’t always start big, it starts with action on our part, no matter how seemingly small.
Our Plans
From one food drive to a growing movement.
Most recently, we partnered with Hope For Life Foundation to raise funds and provide essential food items to a group of widows. We were able to witness how action on our part was received, and moments like this are exactly why we do what we do. It is only the beginning. As we grow, we are committed to widening our impact. Our vision is to increase the frequency of these efforts, making them more frequent, more sustainable, and wider reaching by expanding our network and strengthening our ability to serve.
At the heart of our foundation is a simple promise. To improve the community where we can, when we can, and however we can, because every act of support is a step towards a better Nigeria for all.
- Empower the most vulnerable in our communities
- Give back the power of choice to the vulnerable
- Raise awareness about the issues that ail the most vulnerable in our community
- Improve the self esteem and self worth of the less privileged by providing them leisures and luxuries
- Support local schools in an attempt to elevate the quality of education for young underprivileged children in Nigeria
- Provide mentorship to underprivileged youth.
Aims and Objectives :
Our Plans
Community Food Drives with a Twist
- Partner with local businesses to host “Buy One, Give One” days.
- Organize themed drives (e.g., “Back-to-School Breakfast Packs” or “Winter Warmth Hampers”).
Pop-Up Resource Hubs
- Temporary stations offering food, hygiene kits, and school supplies.
- Include free services like basic health checks or legal aid consultations.
School Sponsorship Campaigns
- “Adopt-a-Classroom” programs where donors fund supplies for a specific class.
- Host storytelling nights where children share their dreams connect donors emotionally.
Skill-Building Workshops
- For widows or unemployed adults: cooking, sewing, digital literacy, or small business training.
- Partner with local experts or volunteers to run these session
Youth-Led Initiatives
- Empower students to run mini-campaigns in their schools.
- Offer leadership badges or certificates to encourage participation.
Fundraising:
Monthly Giving Circles
Crowdfunding Campaigns
Corporate Partnerships
Benefit Events
Grant Applications
Our Partners
The people behind it
Our founding team
Hafiz Dauda
Kelechi Aikhionbare
Osas Aikhionbare
Funto Adeyemo
Miriam Claudine Kimvangu
Dubem Onwuchekwa
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Whether through a donation, your time, or a partnership there’s a role for you in this story.