Education
Future Scholars
School fees, uniforms, learning materials, and scholarships for at-risk children.
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Transforming Lives Through Compassion, Education, and Community Support.
Helping vulnerable children and adults across Southwest Nigeria through education, empowerment, healthcare support, and humanitarian assistance. Together, we restore dignity and unlock futures.
Our collective impact
2024 to date4,200+
Children Supported
850+
Widows Uplifted
12,000+
Meals Provided
14+
Communities Reached
Meet the Founder
A legacy of giving — from Ondo State to the world.
Kikelomo Shodiya is a Houston-based Nigerian philanthropist originally from Ondo State. A respected member of the Elegant Women Association of Nigeria, Ondo Township Chapter, she founded Layole Dhakiki with one promise: that no child, widow, or family in Southwest Nigeria walks alone.
Our Programs
View all programs Programs built on dignity, not pity.
Empowerment
Women & Widows
Skill acquisition, small business support, and dignity for women raising families alone.
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Healthcare
Wellness Outreach
Free medical missions, health awareness, and emergency care for vulnerable communities.
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Relief
Feed a Family
Food distribution and emergency family support during the times that matter most.
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Watch our work in motion
Stories that move us forward.
When my husband passed, I had no way to feed my four children. Layole Dhakiki Foundation gave me a sewing machine and a fresh start. Today my children are back in school.
As a Nigerian in Houston, I needed a trustworthy organization to channel my giving. Kikelomo's transparency and on-the-ground impact made the choice easy.
The school outreach didn't just hand out books — they listened to us, the teachers. That is rare. That is real partnership.
Join Us
"Every contribution changes a life."
Join Kikelomo Shodiya and compassionate Nigerians around the world in building a brighter future for vulnerable children and families across Southwest Nigeria.