About Us

A catalyst for equitable transformation.

At De Mayor Foundation, we aspire to be the catalyst for equitable social transformation across Africa, starting from the grassroots. We envision thriving communities where healthcare is accessible, education is a right (not a luxury), and digital skills are universal.

Our Story

Founded on a simple belief.

De Mayor Foundation began with a small group of volunteers responding to an urgent need in one community, and grew from the conviction that lasting change happens when communities lead their own development, supported by the right partners.

Today, that same principle shapes every programme we run: listen first, build alongside, and measure what actually changes.

Our Belief

We believe that by empowering people with knowledge, health, and technology, we can help unlock human potential, reduce inequalities, and inspire generational progress. Our dream is to leave no community behind: building healthier lives, nurturing brighter minds, and connecting every household to the limitless possibilities of the digital world.

Mission

De Mayor Foundation exists to transform underserved communities through impactful health advocacy, inclusive education support, and the eradication of digital illiteracy.

Advancing community healthcare awareness and access.
Supporting quality education and lifelong learning opportunities.
Bridging the digital divide to equip individuals with skills for a connected world.

Vision

To build empowered, educated, and digitally literate communities where access to healthcare, education, and digital opportunities is a right, not a privilege.

Values

Accountability, partnership, dignity, and measurable impact guide every decision we make.

True giving is not measured by wealth but by willingness. De Mayor Foundation isn't just a nonprofit. It's a movement, a legacy of compassion, built on the shoulders of silent givers who gave not out of abundance but out of love. We exist so that giving never stops.

Our Goals

What we're working to achieve.

01

Community Development & Health Advocacy

Establish annual health screening and awareness programmes in at least 10 underserved communities per year.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals and NGOs to provide free health education and services, focused on preventive care and lifestyle diseases.
Develop and deploy mobile health clinics to reach remote and rural populations by Year 3.
Launch a Community Health Champions programme to train local volunteers in basic health education and first aid.
Provide clean water to rural, underserved communities through 1,000 mechanised boreholes and modern water treatment systems within 4 years.

02

Education

Provide scholarships and learning materials to at least 200 underprivileged students annually, across primary, secondary, and tertiary levels.
Build or refurbish 5 community libraries and learning centres within the first 3 years.
Partner with schools to introduce mentorship and career guidance programmes for students.
Run annual literacy camps and teacher support workshops in rural areas to strengthen education delivery.

03

Digital Literacy & Inclusion

Set up Digital Learning Hubs in at least 5 regions by Year 5, equipped with computers, internet access, and digital training resources.
Train 1,000 youth and women annually in basic to intermediate digital skills, including coding, digital marketing, and online entrepreneurship.
Collaborate with tech firms and governments to provide low-cost digital devices to students in marginalised areas.
Develop an e-learning platform tailored to local needs and languages for self-paced learning on digital tools and applications.

Leadership