About Us

Cedar et Gazelle Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to igniting hope, healing, and purpose in the lives of orphans, vulnerable children, young adults, and underserved communities. Founded in Nigeria in 2019 and formally established in the United States in 2021, we work across borders to bring tangible support through:
a. Educational scholarships and school partnerships in Uganda
b. Free healthcare initiatives for the elderly and underserved in Nigeria
c. Empowerment conferences that equip youth with tools for mental, emotional, and financial growth
d. Relief outreach to shelters and marginalized communities in the U.S.
We are a movement fueled by compassion, service, and strategic partnerships—with a mission to transform lives through sustainable impact and unwavering love.

Why We Exist

We exist because the creator has chosen and appointed us to do something big and noteworthy in this world. In the book of Deuteronomy 15:11, it has been written that there will always be poor people in the land, which is why the lord created the rich and commanded the rich to be openhanded towards those who are poor and needy in our land. Cedar et Gazelle foundation serves as a pathway that connect the needy to resources.

Our Pledge

For I will be like the dew to nations.
I will blossom like a lily and dominate
the nation like a Cedar root.
For I put my trust in God the Father,
God the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Therefore, I am like Mount Zion which cannot be moved.
I have been given the power to be swift as a Gazelle upon my dreams.

Goal and Mission

  1. To provide support to orphanages.
  2. To provide support for the less privileged medical services.
  3. To provide support to orphanages for educational activities.

Mission Statement

To eradicate poverty, neglect, and deprivation among children and vulnerable populations in low-income communities through education, healthcare, and empowerment initiatives.

Vision

We envision a world where every child and youth can rise above their circumstances, with access to education, health, and opportunities to fulfill their God-given purpose, regardless of where they are born.

Goal

  • Provide access to quality education for orphans and vulnerable children
  • Offer free medical care and health education to underserved populations
  • Host empowerment programs and youth conferences to develop leadership and life skills
  • Deliver food, hygiene items, and essentials to shelters and orphanages
  • Build sustainable community partnerships to multiply impact

Partner With Us – Be the Reason Someone Smiles

Are you a corporate organization, NGO, faith-based institution, or individual looking to make a difference that lasts?
We invite you to become a partner or sponsor with Cedar et Gazelle Foundation. Your support, whether financial, in-kind, or collaborative, empowers us to extend life-changing resources across borders. From supporting school fees for children in Uganda, to supplying medication for elderly in Nigeria, to delivering dignity packs to shelters in the United State, your partnership fuels transformation. 👉 Contact us at info@cedargazelle.org to get started.

Donation Story – A Gift That Echoes in Eternity

When you give to Cedar et Gazelle Foundation, you’re not just donating, you’re investing in a life. You’re sending a young girl in Uganda to school for the very first time. You’re placing life-saving medication into the hands of an elderly woman in rural Nigeria. You’re giving a young boy the courage to believe he can be more than his background. You’re helping a teenager in crisis rediscover their identity and purpose. Every dollar you give becomes a seed of hope, a symbol of healing, and a tool for purpose.

✨ Give today, and become part of someone’s breakthrough story. Donate Now

Where We Operate

  1. United States of America (Chicago)
  2. Nigeria (Ibadan)
  3. Uganda

About the Founder

Surprise Olawale is a visionary, humanitarian, and healthcare professional with a heart that beats for global impact. With an MBA in Healthcare and years of experience across clinical and administrative roles, she founded Cedar et Gazelle Foundation in 2019 to bring healing and transformation to underserved populations. Her faith in God, passion for service, and personal journey from hardship to hope fuel every outreach, every smile, and every initiative of the founder
Together we can make a change

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