Real kids. Real potential. Brighter communities.

Empower • Mentor • Inspire • Transform

Leaders of tomorrow.And today.

Equipping children, teens, and justice-involved young adults with the leadership tools they need to transform their lives and their communities.

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300+

Kids mentored since 2018

15+

Published authors

20+

Young public speakers

Since 2018

Building Leaders. Restoring Potential. Transforming Communities.

Our mission is to nurture, train, inspire, and raise people who will change their world through mentoring, leadership training, and community development projects that rebuild lives and strengthen communities.

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A safer, smarter, stronger tomorrow

Our Programs

How We Create Lasting Impact

Structured programs. Real relationships. Measurable change.

SmartStart Mentoring

Designed for upper elementary and middle school students, ages 8 to 15, to build character, confidence, and purpose early.

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SmartStart Food Literacy Lab

Equipping young people with the knowledge and practical skills to make healthy food choices, prepare nutritious meals, and build lifelong healthy habits.

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Lead Beyond Barriers

Leadership training for justice-involved young adults, helping them build new mindsets, skills, and brighter futures.

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Also from WLIF:Leadership & Community Development Reach the Unreach Project

Our Impact

The Numbers Tell Part of the Story.The lives behind them tell the rest.

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Kids mentored since 2018: 300+; Kids mentored since 2018
Award-winning published authors: 15+; Award-winning published authors
Earned at a single book signing: $10K+; Earned at a single book signing
Copies bought by schools: 200+; Copies bought by schools

Success Story

I wanted to help kids see that sibling relationships can be a source of strength, not just conflict.

— Joy Omidiji

Published Author | Age 16

Joy published How to Love My Siblings at 16. Today she is a college student, book-fair speaker, T-shirt business founder, and an inspiring young leader.

Young Voices. Real Stories. Lasting Impact.

15+ award-winning published authors. Books on Amazon, Walmart, and Barnes & Noble.

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Joy Omidiji
How to Love My Siblings
Published at age 16
Excel Awodu
Friendship and Forgiveness
Published at age 8
Peculiar Awodu
Getting Involved
Published at age 12
Mary Folorunso
Lola the Bullied Girl
Published at age 14
Nathan Anuwe
Love for Basketball
Joined at age 7
Bolu Adeyinka
D for Determination
Published at age 12
Gold Wetana Oginni
Returning to My Origin
Guest speaker at the program
Karris Ezeh
The Courage to Care
Published at age 15
Temisan Ofoarami
Paparia
Graphic novel on Amazon
ID
Ihinose Dominic Bassey
Nova Boom
Published in 2025
David Oladosu
Perseverance: Jamal's Football Journey
Author of Jamal's Football Journey
Daniel Oladosu
The Last Shot
Author of The Last Shot

Senator Michael Brady with young published authors, leaders, and entrepreneurs at the 2026 Achievement Award Day

Recognition

2026 Achievement Award Day

17youths received recognition awards

Young published authors, leaders, and entrepreneurs were honored with Senator Michael Brady and Charles Awodu, President of World Leadership and Inspirational Foundation Inc.

With the young leaders
Senator Michael Brady and the young published authors, leaders, and entrepreneurs.
With the President
Senator Michael Brady and Charles Awodu, President of World Leadership and Inspirational Foundation Inc.

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