Our Vision 

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A future where African stories are told, published, and celebrated by African voices.

We believe that stories shape the future. By raising a generation of confident and creative storytellers, we empower children to see the beauty and potential in their world and use their voices to create lasting social change.

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Our Mission

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The Kid Lit Foundation is committed to shaping a brighter future by empowering children and teenagers to become avid readers, thinkers, and storytellers. We believe in the transformative power of stories and equip the next generation with the skills to express themselves, share their voices, and build impact in their communities.

 

 

Impact Numbers

 

​​Years of touching lives: 2 years 

Children reached: 2000+

Partners: 4+ 

Impact number: 5000+

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What We Do​

• The KidLit Fest
  Lagos’ annual in-person children’s literature and storytelling festival. Featuring live author readings at the Book Café, illustration and animation workshops at the Craft Korner, a children’s circus, and star performances by young talents.

• Monthly Physical Workshops
  Hands-on sessions in writing, editing, illustration, animation, and public speaking that give children and teens creative tools they can use right away.

• Mentorship Programmes
  Connecting young writers with world-class authors and illustrators such as Chris Haughton and Tola Okogwu, guiding them from story idea to polished manuscript.

• GenOne Talks
  A global platform for young speakers aged 9–16 to share bold ideas and inspire audiences during the KidLit Fest.

• Box Library Initiative
  Building mini libraries in hospitals and orphanages so children in underserved communities have access to books and stories.

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Our Core Values​