Empowering Edo's Youth Through Sport, Health, and Community
AODInitiative is a Nigerian NGO in Benin City building a resilient community for young people aged 12 to 18 in Oredo LGA, through sporting events, health education, and health clubs while bringing free health outreach to their wider community. We go deep before we go wide, focusing on one local government area at a time.
700+
People reached so far
Why Oredo?
We believe in going deep before we go wide. Rather than spreading ourselves thin, we focus fully on one local government area at a time, building real, lasting community roots in Oredo before we expand. It means every young person and family we reach gets our full commitment.
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Volunteers
Join us in Making a Difference.
AODInitiative exists to give young people in Edo State a place to belong through sport and learning, and to bring free health care to the communities around them and so that everyone we reach has the chance to grow, lead, and thrive.
AODInitiative builds community for young people aged 12 to 18 in Oredo, Benin City through youth sporting events, health education, and health clubs, and runs free health outreach for the wider community. Our volunteers make every event possible, come be part of the next one.
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Reached through youth sports
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People have received free health check-ups
our programmes
What we do 
in Edo State.
Youth Sports & the Aspire Cup
More than a one day football tournament, the Aspire Cup is how we build teamwork, discipline, and a sense of belonging in young people aged 15 and below. It brings the community together and gives teenagers a place to grow, compete, and lead.
Target group: 15 and below
Program Launched Status: Active
Free Health Outreach
We bring free health care directly to our community through eye tests and general medical check-ups, helping people access basic screening they might otherwise go without. Every outreach also includes health education so families leave knowing more about protecting their own wellbeing.
Target group: Any
Program Launched Status: Active
Education & Health Clubs
Academic events and health clubs planned for our youth community, giving members a reason to keep coming back and keep growing beyond the pitch.
Target group: 12-18
Program Launched Status: Coming Soon
Building Community in Oredo
Our long-term goal: a returning community of young people in Oredo who show up regularly for sport, health and learning together.