Richard George Foundation

12/05/2026

Applications are now open for the Analytical and Philosophical Journalism Internship Programme, under the RGF Internship Programme in partnership with THE CIRCLE MEDIA PLUS. This is a six-month opportunity designed to build strong, thoughtful, and globally relevant writers.

This programme offers practical newsroom exposure across Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and the United States

Selected interns will gain access to:
✔ Research & Analytical Writing
✔ Editorial Training
✔ Storytelling & Media Exposure
✔ Mentorship from Industry Experts

Visit: https://forms.gle/uVE9UHd2GFYptPeKA to begin the Application Process.

Apply now and take the next step in your writing journey.

11/05/2026

At the Richard George Foundation, we believe real impact goes beyond motivation speeches and temporary excitement.

The real goal is to equip people with the knowledge, skills, exposure, and opportunities they need to grow, thrive, and create lasting change in their own lives and communities.

Because transformation is not built in a moment.
It is built through learning, mentorship, experience, and consistent support.

We are not just here to inspire people for today.
We are here to help prepare them for the future.

Get to know more about our work: richardgeorgefoundation.com

06/05/2026

Happy birthday Odion Ibrahim, Director of Monitoring and Evaluation at the RICHARD GEORGE FOUNDATION

Thank you for the vision you carry and the consistency with which you lead.

We are deeply grateful for your dedication, integrity, and belief in the work we do.

01/05/2026

We are pleased to announce a strategic partnership between the Richard George Foundation and The Circle Media Plus.

This collaboration will provide participants in the RGF Internship Programme with structured, hands-on experience in media, storytelling, and digital content development within a professional environment.

We value this partnership with The Circle Media Plus and the shared commitment to developing talent, strengthening capacity, and creating meaningful pathways for growth.

Stay connected to see more update about our work together.

01/05/2026

Happy International Workers' Day to all the incredible team members, dedicated volunteers, and valued community members at Richard George Foundation!

Your hard work, commitment, and passion make a real difference in the lives of others. Thank you for all that you do!

30/04/2026

Your health story didn’t start with you, and understanding it can change everything.

Join us for an insightful Health Talk session this evening by 4:00 pm (WAT) where we will explore practical insight to help you make better and healthier lifestyle choices.

To be a part of this insightful conversation, click the link: https://www.youtube.com/live/2ghsKWs_dF4, subbscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to ensure that you do not miss out on the live session by 4:00 pm.

See you there!

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29/04/2026

We are excited to get you to know more about the distinguished voices leading our upcoming Health Talk session tomorrow.

These professionals will bring knowledge, experience, and practical insight to help us make better and healthier lifestyle choices.

Swipe through as we spotlight each speaker and the value they bring to this important conversation.

Date: 30th April 2026
Time: 4 PM WAT
Join us live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/2ghsKWs_dF4

This session is not just about information. It’s about equipping you with knowledge for health and wellbeing.

27/04/2026

Not everything you’re feeling is “just stress.”

Join Deborah Esene, Patient Care Technician and Nursing Student based in Texas, USA, as she shares practical insights on understanding your emotions, managing mental well-being, and building healthier habits for everyday life.

Date: 30th April 2026
Time: 4 PM WAT
Live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/2ghsKWs_dF4?

You don’t have to figure it all out alone. Start with the right conversations.

22/04/2026

Things we wholeheartedly believe in:

Education should not stop at knowledge. It should lead to real-world opportunities.

Young people deserve more than information they deserve skills they can use, build with, and grow from.

Opportunities should not be reserved for a select few they should be accessible to every young person willing to learn and step forward.

Because there are young people with ideas, with drive, with the willingness to do more but without the right platform, those possibilities remain unseen.

At the Richard George Foundation, we are committed to creating spaces where learning meets opportunity, where skills meet real experience, and where young people are equipped not just to dream but to do.

This is how impact begins.

If you believe opportunities should be accessible to more young people, tag someone who needs to see this in the comments and check out more about us: richardgeorgefoundation.com

20/04/2026

What does real impact look like?

At the Richard George Foundation, impact is hinged on our mission to raise African changemakers with the ability to thrive professionally, entrepreneurally, and drive sustainability.

Through our initiatives, we are not just building programmes, but we are creating pathways:

Pathways where women are empowered to build sustainable businesses.

Where young people gain real-world experience that prepares them for more.

Where communities begin to think and embrace sustainable green solutions.

This is what impact looks like for us, and we'd love for you to be a part of our impact story. Visit: richardgeorgefoundation.com to know more about us

Which of these initiatives speaks to you the most?

Tag someone who should be part of something like this in the comments

18/04/2026

A Letter of Grief and Tribute

With a heart weighed down by sorrow and words shaped by tears, I write to mourn the passing of my beloved friend, classmate, brother, and an irreplaceable pillar in our shared journey — Engr Dr. S. K. Ilugbekhai.

This painful departure has left a silence that echoes deeply within my soul and across the lives of all who were privileged to know and walk alongside such an extraordinary individual.

Engr Dr. S. K. Ilugbekhai was far more than a companion in friendship or learning. There was a bond forged through shared classrooms, shared dreams, and shared struggles — a bond rooted in trust, respect, and brotherhood. Today, that bond grieves profoundly the absence of a voice filled with wisdom, counsel, and unwavering belief in others.

The role served as Chairman of the formal launching of the Richard George Foundation, held on 30th September 2023 at Wells Carlton Hotel, Abuja*, stands as a lasting testament to dedication, leadership, and vision. That moment, marked by grace and purpose, will forever remain etched in our collective memory — not only as a milestone for the Foundation, but as a reflection of the legacy now left behind.

Engr Dr. S. K. Ilugbekhai lived with intention, led with humility, and loved with sincerity. Kindness was offered quietly yet powerfully, and impact was made effortlessly and enduringly.

Though the earthly journey has ended, the values upheld, the lives touched, and the inspiration given continue to speak with clarity and strength.

The pain of this loss is immeasurable, yet comfort is found in gratitude — gratitude for the privilege of knowing, learning beside, and walking this path together.

Though no longer present in body, Engr Dr. S. K. Ilugbekhai remains forever alive in our hearts, memories, and in the work that will continue in honour of a life well lived.

May eternal rest be granted, dear friend and brother. The light given to this world has not gone out — it has simply moved beyond our reach.

With enduring love and remembrance,

Richard George

On behalf of the entire board members, partners, volunteers and stakeholders of the Richard George Foundation.