About Us
Include Me Africa Initiative (IMAI)
Include Me Africa Initiative (IMAI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting disability and elderly inclusion across Africa. Our mission is to eradicate extreme poverty, increase social inclusion, and achieve sustainable development by empowering persons with disabilities (PWDs) and the elderly. We leverage youth, technology, and partnerships to create opportunities and an enabling environment for all individuals to live independently, participate in society, access critical social care services and reach their full potential. IMAI delivers comprehensive support programs and advocacy that are crucial for addressing inclusion gaps, reducing family’s burden of social care, fostering community resilience and unlocking inclusive economic growth.
Join Us in Making a Difference!Services
Our services at Include Me Africa Initiative (IMAI) focus on social venture building, skill development, grants, capacity building, and partnerships to promote disability and elderly inclusion across Africa. We empower communities and organizations to create sustainable, inclusive environments.
Social Venture Building
Developing and scaling entrepreneurial solutions that advance disability inclusion and elderly care support infrastructure
Technical Assistance
Offering advisory support on disability and elderly inclusion to organizations, helping them design, implement, and evaluate inclusive strategies
Grants and Fundraising
Providing financial support to local non-profits, civil society groups, and student groups to implement impactful disability and elderly care initiatives
Capacity Building
Facilitating access to disability inclusion training for individuals, organizations, and corporations
Consortium Partnerships
Building ecosystem partnerships to unlock significant resources for large-scale initiatives that impact the lives of PWDs and the elderly
Skill Development
Empowering PWDs through vocational, digital, and employability training for independence and economic empowerment
Get Involved
Are you an individual, organization, or corporation wishing to make a difference? Join us in building an inclusive and supportive society for persons with disabilities and the elderly.
Youth with Disabilities
Approximately 60-80 million people in Africa live with a disability, with 25 million in Nigeria alone. Nearly 9 out of 10 PWDs in Nigeria live below the poverty line due to lack of access to education, employment, and social services.
Women and Girls with Disabilities
They face multiple barriers to education, employment, and healthcare, exacerbating their vulnerability and hindering societal development.
Older Persons with Disabilities
Older individuals with disabilities face compounded challenges, leading to increased dependency and lower quality of life due to exclusion from essential services.
Creating a More Inclusive Future for All
Empowering persons with disabilities and the elderly across Africa, fostering independence, and building supportive communities.
Programs
We empower persons with disabilities and the elderly through innovative support, training, and resources, bridging gaps in education, employment, and social care.
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Disability and Education
Employability Skills & Jobs
Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
Disability Inclusion Venture Lab
Advocacy Campaigns and Special Outreach
Team
Founder – Jibikeoluwa Faborode
Jibike Faborode is a dedicated advocate for social inclusion focusing on disability and gender equality across Africa. She is currently pursuing her MBA degree a t the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University and is known for her strategic leadership of social development initiatives across the public and social sectors, where she utilizes her expertise to empower marginalized communities. Jibike’s leadership at IMAI has propelled the organization to the forefront of advocacy and implementation of social inclusion and empowerment solutions. Her work advances education quality, gender equality, and community integration for people with disabilities. She earned her MA in International Development Policy from Duke University and previously served as a Country Program Officer with the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s in Nigeria, where she orchestrated partnerships that bolstered foreign policy and inclusive development initiatives. Her efforts have garnered multiple recognitions, including the FCO Global Excellence Award and the Africa Award for outstanding program delivery. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Energy Economics, Management, and Policy, Jibike is actively involved in scaling viable social ventures that ensure sustainable and inclusive growth. Her profound impact through IMAI and beyond continues to drive significant socio-economic transformations across Africa.
Contact
We'd love to hear from you! For inquiries, partnerships, or support, please reach out to us via email at info@includemeafrica.org