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It’s that time of the year again!   At Punuka Foundation, it’s our tradition to host the Annual Walk for Super Special Kids—a heartfelt movement dedicated to neurodiversity advocacy and inclusion. This year, we’re going further—8,000 steps to show that every step counts toward breaking stereotypes, demystifying myths, and amplifying the voices of neurodiverse children […]

Punuka Foundation in collaboration with our Parent Organization Punuka Attorneys and Solicitors renovated Ereko Methodist Primary School.  As part of our annual giving project, we renovated the school’s classrooms for students with special needs. The school’s mission of providing education to special needs students in areas of blindness and deafness reflects our commitment of advocating

Neurodiversity Awareness Training Programme: A Beginner’s Guide aimed to enhanceunderstanding and practical application of inclusive strategies among caregivers,educators, therapists, and parents. The baseline survey identified significant knowledgegaps and unconscious biases towards neurodiversity, while the endline survey revealedmarked improvements in participants’ understanding, confidence, and readiness tosupport neurodiverse individuals. This report evaluates the program’s impact, highlightskey findings,

At Punuka Foundation, we are committed to creating a world where every child, regardless of their neurodiversity, has access to opportunities that help them thrive. In line with this mission, we are excited to unveil our Childcare Center Scholarship Program—an initiative designed to provide transformative support for neurodivergent children aged 4 to 10 years living in

Punuka Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Idigbe (Mrs.), FCIArb (UK) as its first Executive Director (ED). Mrs. Elizabeth is the Managing Partner at Punuka Attorneys and Solicitors and Partner in charge of Energy & Power, Real Estate, Trust & Wealth Management and Company Secretarial Practice Groups. A Law graduate of the

IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic led to widespread lockdown, which made life change drastically,and for families with neurodiverse children, these changes were even more profound. Theisolation and disruption to regular routines brought new challenges that left many caregiversoverwhelmed. The sudden loss of access to therapist, special education, and social interactionsmeant that families were left to navigate these

Read Article Youth hubs are dedicated spaces designed to foster the personal, social,and professional development of young people. These hubs provide asupportive environment where youths can gather, collaborate, learn, andgrow. By offering resources, programs, and activities tailored to youngpeoples’ needs, youth hubs help bridge the gap between formaleducation and real-world experience. They play a critical

Introduction Neurodiversity in Nigeria is an emerging and increasingly important topic,reflecting a broader global recognition of the need to understand and embraceneurological differences. Neurodiversity refers to the concept that neurologicaldifferences such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other conditions are naturalvariations of the human brain… Read Full Article

Join our transformative 6-week intensive virtual course designed for parents of neurodiverse individuals, caregivers, researchers, and students passionate about neurodiversity. Immerse yourself in expert-led sessions, gain cutting-edge insights through case study discussion, and enhance your skills to better support neurodiverse individuals.   This course is free of charge for all selected participants. This is a

EVENT POSTPONED. Updates coming soon. Background Punuka Foundation, through its childcare center, has been dedicated to supporting the holistic development of children, including neurodiverse learners. Recognizing the need for inclusive environments where all children can thrive, the Foundation is launching an innovative summer camp in Lagos. This initiative aligns with our mission to foster inclusivity