The Geanco Foundation

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The Geanco Foundation GEANCO saves and transforms lives in Nigeria. Established in 2005, GEANCO saves and transforms lives in Africa. We lead complex surgical missions to Nigeria.

We run an innovative program to fight anemia and help poor, vulnerable pregnant women deliver healthy babies. Through our David Oyelowo Leadership Scholarship for Girls, we provide full tuition, medical care, and social & psychological support to young female victims of terrorism and gender inequality in Nigeria (https://www.geanco.org/portfolio-items/scholarships/). We also donate laptops, books, medicine and sports facilities to Brightland Academy in the southeast of the country. We proudly count among our supporters Oprah Winfrey, Angelina Jolie, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Cumberbatch, Charlize Theron, David Oyelowo, Chris Rock, Zoe Saldana, Rachel Brosnahan, Jimmy Kimmel, Thandie Newton, Jeff Daniels, Daisy Ridley, Forest Whitaker, Yvonne Orji, Tyrese, Uzo Aduba, Bryan Cranston, Steven Soderbergh, The Oscars, Disney, CAA, Fox Studios, Janus Funds, Capital Group Companies, Google and Netflix. Afam Onyema graduated cm laude from Harvard University and Stanford Law School and declined several lucrative corporate law offers to lead GEANCO full-time. In 2020, he was named one of the Top Ten Most Influential Africans in the Diaspora.

10/12/2026

Excited to mark "International Day of the Girl" by sharing these inspiring testamonies from some of the girls whose lives have been forever changed by our generous supporters!

It was a privilege to partner with Del-York Creative Academy , one of Nigeria’s best film schools, which generously gran...
09/24/2026

It was a privilege to partner with Del-York Creative Academy , one of Nigeria’s best film schools, which generously granted free summer fellowships to some of our David Oyelowo Leadership Scholarship grads! Over 6 weeks this summer, the young ladies learned filmmaking, screenwriting, and more from some of the leading creatives in the country. We’re so excited to see what they create and produce in the future!!🎥✨

08/11/2026

While we prep for our Oct. 23 Hollywood Gala, here are highlights from last year’s exciting & inspiring event!!

Less than 3 months until October 23 Hollywood Gala. We can’t wait for the laughter!
07/28/2026

Less than 3 months until October 23 Hollywood Gala. We can’t wait for the laughter!

For most students around the world, summer is an indispensable opportunity to explore and deepen critical academic, crea...
07/20/2026

For most students around the world, summer is an indispensable opportunity to explore and deepen critical academic, creative, and life skills outside of the classroom. That is not the case in Nigeria, however, where millions of youth languish and fall further behind due to a dearth of summer opportunities.

We are changing that reality!

This summer, we are providing a variety of exciting enrichment opportunities to hundreds of students across Nigeria, including:

STEM EDUCATION CAMP, where students are exploring advanced science and computer courses, artificial intelligence, 3D printing, and more.

MEDIA SKILLS CAMP, where they are learning photography, video production, and digital media creation.

CREATIVE ARTS CAMP, through a special pro bono partnership with Del-York Creative Academy, Nigeria’s leading film academy, a group of our female scholars are receiving world-class training in filmmaking, acting, and screenwriting.

Nigeria’s most vulnerable youth will come out of this summer enriched, empowered, and inspired!

We are beyond honored that our talented, lovely friend, actress & comedian (HBO’s “Insecure”) will spin the Wheel to ra...
06/11/2026

We are beyond honored that our talented, lovely friend, actress & comedian (HBO’s “Insecure”) will spin the Wheel to raise money for GEANCO during Celebrity Wheel of Fortune! Catch Yvonne compete alongside Michael Urie and Hasan Minhaj. Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu starting June 12!

Before any celebrities or billionaires supported GEANCO - before GEANCO even officially existed - my college classmates ...
06/08/2026

Before any celebrities or billionaires supported GEANCO - before GEANCO even officially existed - my college classmates were my champions. They were among the very first to believe in me, to walk alongside me and see me through the inevitable challenges and setbacks. Now, 25 years (!!) later, it was one of my greatest honors to be asked by them to share my journey. I am so very grateful for everything I received and continue to receive from this cherished community.

As Mother’s Day approaches, we honor the heroic women who give life & provide hope in Nigeria every single day:The mothe...
05/05/2026

As Mother’s Day approaches, we honor the heroic women who give life & provide hope in Nigeria every single day:

The mothers who will soon celebrate their first Mother’s Day at one of our six clinics (with a 7th clinic on the way later this year!)

The mothers who teach & inspire our scholarship girls and skillfully tend to their mental & menstrual health.

The mothers who, serving as nurses & doctors, keep our communities healthy, strong, and joyful.

Our GEANCO mothers are everything to us, and our donors are everything to them❤️

05/04/2026

“Those experiences allow you to see other parts of the world and learn to appreciate what you have, and have perspective,” she says. “If you have perspective, you have empathy.”

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