“HE ONLY WANTED TO STOP THE FIGHT”
He was trying to save a home. One evening, he heard screams coming from his
ANCHORING HOPE BEHIND BARS...
At Anchor Heritage, we are committed to giving a voice to the voiceless and championing meaningful, lasting reform within Nigeria’s correctional system.
Over 22k+ active & passive donors word-wide
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Anchor Heritage
Anchor Heritage is a registered Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in Nigeria, incorporated in 2015 as a company limited by guarantee. Our mission is to provide free legal support to inmates in Custodial Centers while equipping them with practical skills that prepare them for successful reintegration into the society, ultimately helping to reduce the rate of recidivism.
Our core activities
Providing pro bono legal aid and representation
We Providing pro bono legal aid and representation to indigent inmates awaiting trial who are unable to afford legal services.
Facilitating Empowerment for inmates in Custodial Centers
Facilitating Empowerment and Skill development programs for inmates in Custodial Centers
Providing counselling programs
Providing counselling programs aimed at addressing mental health challenges and life building skills
Rehabilitating those released and reintegrating them
Rehabilitating those released and reintegrating them fully into the society through our aftercare initiative.
OUR IMPACT
Successful graduated inmates students on Coding class
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Inmates (male&female) empowered with skills
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Presently representing inmates in respective courts
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Successfully organized days Chess Initiative in Borstal Institution, Abeokuta
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Inmates released so far via legal aid activities
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Ex inmates on our aftercare initiative follow up list
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STRATEGY AND DREAM
At Anchor Heritage, we are committed to giving a voice to inmates by creating opportunities for them to be heard. Through regular visits to custodial centers, we provide a platform that enables inmates to share their stories and seek justice. This is achieved in collaboration with legal aid organizations, individual lawyers, law firms, and dedicated volunteers.
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Inmates (male & female) empowered with skills
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individual partners and volunteers
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BIDEMI OLADIPUPO
(In Memory of Our Founder, Anchor Heritage)
Bidemi Oladipupo was the visionary founder of Anchor Heritage and a passionate advocate for justice, equity, and human dignity.
OLOLADE OLADIPUPO
(Chief Executive Officer, Anchor Heritage)
Ololade Oladipupo is the co-founder of Anchor Heritage. She was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2005 and brings over 21 years of experience ...
YEWANDE DANIEL AYOADE
(Director, Anchor Heritage)
Yewande Daniel-Ayoade is a Management Consultant with over two decades of experience supporting technology implementations...
BLESSING OLUBAYO-ALANA
(Director, Anchor Heritage)
Blessing Olubayo-Alana holds a degree in Computer Science from the University of Ilorin and an MBA in Marketing from the University of Lagos.
OUR videos
TVC NEWS-NGO trains Olokuta inmates on paint making and painting
TVC BREAKFAST SHOW- Nigeria Correctional Center: Challenges and Reforms in Focus
THE CONVERSATION:
Correctional Facilities Reforms in Nigeria
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Stories of impact, transformation, hope, and justice.
Explore updates, inspiring stories, prison outreaches, legal aid successes, and insights from our work within correctional communities.
THE WRONG BUS
He was simply traveling for a celebration. Excited to attend his friend’s naming ceremony for
PUNISHED FOR SHOWING KINDNESS
All he did was help. A young lady came to him desperately searching for a
About Us
Our mission is to provide free legal support to inmates in Custodial Centers while equipping them with practical skills that prepare them for successful reintegration into the society, ultimately helping to reduce the rate of recidivism.
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