Society Editor
By Tolu Adesuwa Igiehon
In a world where many foundations are created from ideas, the Matilda David Foundation was created from love, legacy, and lineage.
It stands today as one of the most inspiring humanitarian movements — shaped by history, powered by compassion, and delivered with excellence.
And behind this powerful movement is one visionary woman: Folashade Afolabi.
THE BEAUTIFUL ORIGIN OF THE MATILDA DAVID FOUNDATION
The name Matilda David Foundation is not just a brand name —
it is a tribute,
a memorial,
a love letter,
a legacy reborn.
Matilda was the name of her mother.
David was the name of her father.
Two extraordinary parents who lived their entire lives giving, sharing, lifting, and nurturing everyone around them.
Their home was a refuge.
Their hearts were open.
Their generosity was legendary.
Growing up in this atmosphere of kindness, Folashade Afolabi witnessed what true humanity looked like.
She watched her parents give, even when it was inconvenient.
She watched them open their doors, feed strangers, support families, and carry burdens that were not theirs.
So when the time came to birth a movement, she named it after them —
The Matilda David Foundation —
a continuation of the love they poured into the world.
THE INSPIRATION THAT COMPLETED THE FIRE: HER HUSBAND’S PHILANTHROPY
While her parents planted the seed of compassion,
her husband watered it with action.
A man known for his generosity and philanthropic lifestyle, he inspired Folashade Afolabi to dream bigger, reach farther, and formalize her humanitarian calling into something structured, powerful, and far-reaching.
His support, kindness, and consistent acts of giving became the final spark that birthed what is now the globally respected Matilda David Foundation.
Together — her parents’ legacy and her husband’s influence — created the fire that fuels the mission today.
THE MATILDA DAVID FOUNDATION TODAY
Under the leadership of Folashade Afolabi,
the Matilda David Foundation has grown into a life-changing humanitarian force.
It is known for:
Widows Empowerment Initiatives
Giving capital, skills, food items, and emotional support.
Annual Graduation & Widows Day
A signature event that celebrates trained beneficiaries and honours widows with dignity.
Education & Scholarship Support
Sending children back to school and restoring their dreams.
Community Relief & Welfare Programs
Feeding families, providing healthcare support, and reaching the forgotten.
Youth & Women Skill Development
Creating employable and financially independent individuals.
The foundation’s impact is deep, heartfelt, and transformational.
THE WOMAN BEHIND THE MOVEMENT: FOLASHADE AFOLABI
Beyond her humanitarian strength, Folashade Afolabi is also a powerful entrepreneur who builds and sells luxury and affordable houses — ensuring families at every level have access to quality living.
Her excellence in real estate mirrors her excellence in humanitarian work:
clean, structured, intentional, and impactful.
She is a woman of vision, strategy, compassion, and undeniable grace.
Her heart beats for widows, children, and vulnerable families.
Her passion is empowerment.
Her mission is transformation.
Her legacy is love.
THE FUTURE OF THE MATILDA DAVID FOUNDATION
With her unstoppable drive, Folashade Afolabi is expanding the foundation into:
Matilda David Empowerment & Skills Academy
Matilda David Widows Resource Hub
Matilda David Scholarship Trust
An annual international humanitarian conference
The world is only just beginning to experience the greatness of this foundation.
A LEGACY OF LOVE, REBORN FOR A NEW GENERATION
The Matilda David Foundation is more than an organisation —
it is the rebirth of her parents’ kindness,
the reflection of her husband’s generosity,
and the life work of Folashade Afolabi,
a woman dedicated to lifting lives and restoring dignity.
This foundation is love transformed into action.
It is compassion becoming legacy.
It is humanity reborn through purpose.
The Matilda David Foundation is not just touching lives —
it is rewriting stories, rebuilding families, and raising a stronger generation.
