Edufi

About Edufi

Empowering communities through education and faith.

We are a Canadian not-for-profit driven by a commitment to help marginalized communities through education and sustainable development, rooted in compassion, cooperation, and faith.

Chukwunonso Nwawolo, Founder

Founder

Chukwunonso Nwawolo

Driven by a belief that education is the cornerstone of lasting change, Nonso founded Edufi to transform lives through accessible schooling and community development.

Starting with a $500 fundraiser in 2020, he guided the organization from emergency relief to sustainable educational partnerships across Africa, always emphasizing dignity and community-led solutions.

Like Chalice, I believe that education is the first and most important step to change. Every child deserves the opportunity to break the cycle of poverty through learning.
Nonso visiting a partner school site in Nigeria
Nonso on the ground at a partner school in Delta State, Nigeria.

Core values

Six commitments that shape how Edufi serves students, partners, and communities across Africa.

  • Community members sitting together at an outdoor gathering in Africa

    Faith-based values

    Justice, equality, and compassion guide every decision we make.

  • Teacher instructing students in a classroom in Accra, Ghana

    Educational empowerment

    Sponsorships, resources, and mentorship for students who need a fair shot.

  • Student holding school materials, showing direct support reaching learners

    Transparent giving

    100% of donations reach the cause. No overhead taken from your gift.

  • Local worker beside community construction materials in Africa

    Sustainable development

    Community-led projects that build self-reliance, not dependency.

  • Children gathered around a community water point receiving support

    Compassionate outreach

    Support for physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

  • Community leaders shaking hands during a partnership meeting in Lagos, Nigeria

    Local partnership

    Working with school leaders and families for culturally rooted solutions.

Student receiving a mathematics award at a school ceremony in Nigeria

Photo 1 of 5: Student receiving a mathematics award at a school ceremony in Nigeria

Impact highlight

The Edu Aid Program is transforming lives for students like Wendy Eriofoloh in Nigeria

Launched in March 2024, Edu Aid sponsors seven secondary students across four partner schools in Delta, Oyo, and Ogun States. Your giving turns school fees from a worry into a real path forward.

Wendy and her sister Winifred study at Greenfield International School in Warri. In Ijebu-Ode, Mary-Jane Ademosu attends Our Lady of Apostles — where a single term bill stacks tuition, ICT fees, exam costs, and more. In Ibadan, Elizabeth Fadeyi's sponsorship at Oluyole covers tuition and textbooks for the full 2025/2026 session.

  • Full tuition and fees covered for the 2025/2026 academic year
  • Books, uniforms, and mentorship so students can focus on learning
  • Relief for families who could not afford school on their own

9 students sponsored · 5 partner schools · 100% student retention · 2025/2026 session

Read impact stories

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Edufi?

Edufi was founded by Chukwunonso (Nonso) Nwawolo, Edu Aid Program Director. He started with a $500 fundraiser in 2020 and grew the organization into a sustained educational sponsorship program across Africa.

What is Edufi's mission?

Edufi empowers marginalized communities through education and sustainable development, rooted in compassion, cooperation, and faith. The organization believes every child deserves the opportunity to break the cycle of poverty through learning.

What values guide Edufi's work?

Edufi is guided by faith-based values, educational empowerment, transparent giving, sustainable development, compassionate outreach, and local partnership with school leaders and families in Nigeria.