About RTB Foundation

A non-governmental, non-profit organization serving vulnerable lives with dignity, compassion, and integrity since 2006.

Our Story

Two Decades of Quiet, Lasting Impact

RTB Foundation, formally known as the Rashidat Tijani Bayewu Charity Organization, is a non-governmental, non-profit organization that supports vulnerable individuals and families within the limits of our available resources.

Founded in 2006 and celebrating its 20th anniversary in February 2026, RTB has built a track record of sustained impact. Not through grand announcements, but through consistent action in communities that needed it most.

From paying school fees for students who would otherwise have dropped out, to running eye screening clinics, providing free medications, and supporting widows through hardship. Our work comes down to one conviction: every person deserves to be treated with dignity.

RTB Foundation 20th Anniversary celebration with Rashidat Tijani Bayewu and team
2006
Founded
Our Purpose

Vision, Mission & Core Values

Our Vision

"A society where vulnerable people are supported with dignity, compassion, and access to essential needs, regardless of their circumstances."

Our Mission

"To build a society where vulnerable people are supported with dignity, compassion, and access to essential needs, regardless of their circumstances."

Our Core Values

Our values are not decorative language on a wall. They are the operational DNA of how RTB recruits partners, designs programs, engages communities, and evaluates success.

Community member being supported with care and respect
Dignity

Every person we serve is treated with respect and worth, not as a recipient of charity, but as a human being with full dignity.

Volunteers offering compassionate support to families
Compassion

We lead with empathy in every programme, every interaction, and every decision, always seeing the person behind every need.

Transparent and accountable program delivery
Integrity

We operate with full transparency and accountability to our donors, our beneficiaries, and the communities that trust us.

Diverse community members coming together
Inclusion

Our programs reach regardless of background, religion, or circumstance. Vulnerability is our only criterion for support.

Rashidat Tijani Bayewu, Founder of RTB Foundation
Founder's Message

A Word from
Rashidat Tijani Bayewu

"When we started RTB over 20 years ago, we had no grand strategy, only a deep conviction that ordinary people, doing what they can with what they have, can change lives. That belief has never wavered."

RTB Foundation was built not on funding or recognition, but on a genuine desire to serve. Over two decades, we have learned that the most powerful thing we can give anyone is not money or materials but the knowledge that someone sees them, and cares.

Whether we are paying a student's school fees, providing medications to someone who cannot afford them, or simply showing up for a widow who has no one: we do it because we believe that is what a caring society looks like.

As we enter our third decade, I invite you to join us. Donate, volunteer, or simply spread the word. Every act of kindness creates a ripple.

Rashidat Tijani Bayewu
Founder, RTB Foundation
The People Behind RTB

Our Team & Organisational Structure

Our work is carried out by a team of people who show up every day to improve lives, strengthen communities, and keep RTB Foundation running with care and accountability.

Mrs. Rashidat Tijani Bayewu, Founder and Chairman of RTB Foundation

Mrs. Rashidat Bayewu

Founder & Chairman

Provides the overall leadership, vision and strategic direction of RTB Foundation, ensuring its activities remain aligned with its mission and values.

Ms. Kafayat Bisoye Adebayo, Managing Director of RTB Foundation

Ms. Bisoye Adebayo

Managing Director

Oversees day-to-day operations and leads the implementation of strategies, programmes and initiatives across all areas of the organisation.

Alhaja Basirat Tijani, Deputy Director of RTB Foundation

Alhaja Basirat Tijani

Deputy Director

Supports the Founder and Managing Director in overall management and administration, providing leadership and operational support across the organisation.

Mr. Hammed Abari, General Secretary and Fundraising Manager of RTB Foundation

Mr. Hammed Abari

General Secretary & Fundraising Manager

Oversees official documentation, correspondence and records while coordinating fundraising initiatives and supporting donor engagement.

Hauwa Lawal, Personal Assistant at RTB Foundation

Hauwa Lawal

Personal Assistant

Provides administrative and organisational support to the leadership and General Secretary, assisting with scheduling, correspondence and documentation.

Naomi, Assistant Secretary at RTB Foundation

Naomi

Assistant Secretary

Supports the General Secretary with administrative coordination, documentation, correspondence, meeting preparation and record keeping.

Mrs. Pat Tekobo, Programme Manager and Protocol Officer at RTB Foundation

Mrs. Pat Tekobo

Programme Manager & Protocol Officer

Coordinates RTB's programmes, official visits, ceremonies and formal events, ensuring smooth delivery of programme and event-related activities.

Mr. Adepena Adekunle Moshood, Community Outreach Officer at RTB Foundation

Mr. Adepena Moshood

Community Outreach Officer

Serves as the link between RTB and the communities it supports, coordinating engagement and ensuring programmes respond to identified community needs.

Mopelola Rebecca Balogun, IT and Digital Officer at RTB Foundation

Mopelola Rebecca Balogun

IT & Digital Officer

Oversees digital operations, technology and online platforms including the website, social media and communications systems.

Our Journey

20 Years of Milestones

From a small community initiative to a recognized Nigerian NGO. Every year has brought new lives changed and new lessons learned.

Be Part of the Next Chapter
2006
RTB Foundation Established

Founded by Rashidat Tijani Bayewu with a mission to support vulnerable individuals and families in Nigeria.

2006 – 2015
Education Program Grows

School fees paid for dozens of students, from secondary through university. Welfare support extended to widows and families.

2016 – 2020
Healthcare Outreach Launches

Eye screening projects, free eyeglasses, CPR training programs in schools and communities across Nigeria.

2021 – 2024
250+ Students Milestone

School fees paid for over 250 students. Expanded welfare interventions including rent assistance and medication support.

2025
RTB Free PMB Launched

The Prescription Medication Bank, providing free prescription drugs to vulnerable individuals, children, and pregnant women.

February 2026
20th Anniversary Celebration

RTB marks two decades of transforming lives and strengthening communities. The journey continues.

Track Record

What We Have Done

Over 20 years, our work has spanned education, healthcare, community welfare, and more.

Education Support

School fees paid for 250+ students from secondary school through university, removing the financial barrier to education.

Widow & Family Welfare

Financial support, rent assistance, and other interventions for widows and families facing hardship.

Medication Support

Supported individuals who could not afford essential medications, plus the new free PMB initiative.

Eye Screening

Organized community eye screening programs and provided free eyeglasses to those with vision challenges.

CPR & First Aid

Delivered CPR and choking first-aid awareness training programs in schools and local communities.

Community Development

Supported the development of mosques and provided assistance to prisoners based on available resources.

Join Us

Help Us Write the Next Chapter

RTB Foundation is growing. As we expand our healthcare and education programs, we need donors, volunteers, and partners who share our conviction.

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