Turning Compassion into Action
Empowering communities through education, healthcare, and hope.
Introduction
The Dickens Sanomi Foundation exists to turn compassion into action. Guided by the belief that true success is measured by the lives we uplift, DSF champions community-driven programs that empower people to participate in their own growth.
Our initiatives—ranging from educational support and health partnerships to humanitarian relief—are designed to meet immediate needs while building long-term resilience. Each project is implemented in partnership with schools, local organizations, faith institutions, and international development partners to ensure impact that is inclusive, measurable, and sustainable.
DSF’s philosophy reflects a participatory approach: listening first, building trust, and investing in communities so that every effort becomes a shared journey toward hope and progress.
Chairman's Statement
"When we founded the Dickens Sanomi Foundation in 2012, our vision was to honour my father's legacy of service and compassion. Chief Dickens Sanomi believed deeply in the power of education, the importance of community, and the responsibility we all share to lift one another up. His life was a testament to integrity, humility, and unwavering commitment to the well-being of others.
Today, the Foundation carries forward that spirit—not through charity alone, but through partnership and empowerment. We believe that sustainable change happens when communities are active participants in their own development. Whether through scholarships that unlock potential, healthcare initiatives that restore dignity, or youth programs that inspire leadership, our work is guided by a simple truth: compassion without action is incomplete.
As we look to the future, we remain committed to building bridges—between resources and need, between generations, and between hope and reality. Together, we are turning compassion into lasting impact."
— Igho Charles Sanomi II
Founder & Chairman, Dickens Sanomi Foundation
The late Chief Dickens Sanomi, whose legacy of compassion and integrity is the cornerstone of our mission.