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Our Story

Who We Are

Rivercrest Global Foundation (RGF) is a humanitarian non-governmental organisation committed to transforming lives by alleviating poverty, advancing education, and restoring hope and dignity to underserved and vulnerable communities.

Founded in 2026, RGF was established in response to a calling to demonstrate the mercy and compassion of God through meaningful humanitarian action. Through targeted interventions, strategic partnerships, and community-driven programmes, the Foundation works to empower individuals and families, create opportunities for sustainable development, and bring lasting positive change to the lives of those most in need.

At the heart of RGF's mission is a belief that every person deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their circumstances.

Our Mission

To relieve poverty and advance education by providing food supplies and educational support/scholarships to vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals, enabling dignity, opportunity, and long-term empowerment.

Our Vision

To glorify God with our resources by stewarding them effectively to meet the needs of the vulnerable and disadvantaged in our society as much as is within our capacity.

What Guides Us

Our Core Values

Compassion

Responding to immediate human need with dignity and respect. Every person matters — regardless of background or circumstance.

Integrity

We operate with full transparency, accountability, and good governance — stewarding every resource responsibly.

Empowerment

Supporting sustainable, long-term change through academic support, skills training and seed capital for small businesses.

Stewardship

Responsible use of resources entrusted to us — ensuring maximum impact for every naira and pound given.

Scriptural Foundation

The Word That Drives Us

"Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, and that you bring to your house the poor who are cast out; when you see the naked, that you cover him... Then your light shall break forth like the morning."

Isaiah 58:7-8 NKJV

"Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world."

James 1:27 NKJV

"And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others."

2 Corinthians 9:8 NLT

Our Focus

RGF Objectives

Poverty Relief & Humanitarian Support

The relief of poverty through provision of food, essential supplies, and related support to individuals and families who are vulnerable, disadvantaged, or experiencing financial hardship.

Educational Advancement & Support

The advancement of education by provision of scholarships, grants, learning resources, mentoring, and educational support to those who lack the financial means to access education or training.

Community Development

Such other charitable purposes consistent with the above objectives, including provision of business capital and community-driven development programmes.

Leadership

Our Board

Committed individuals steering RGF's mission with integrity, vision and compassion.

Olaide Pearce

Founder & Executive Director

Olaide Pearce is the visionary founder of Rivercrest Global Foundation, driven by a deep faith conviction to extend mercy and compassion to vulnerable communities.

Glory Oladimeji

Board Member

Glory Oladimeji serves on the RGF board, bringing expertise and a heart for community empowerment and educational advancement.

Blessing Akinkunmi

Secretary

Blessing Akinkunmi serves as the foundation secretary, ensuring governance, accountability and transparent administration of all foundation activities.

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