About Us | Victoria & James Akinleye Foundation

Our Story

Founded in Love, Built on Purpose

The Victoria & James Akinleye Foundation was established in 2015 by Pastor Yemisi Wole-Akinleye in loving memory of her late husband, James Akinleye. What began as a small family initiative to support widows and orphans in Ibadan, Nigeria, has blossomed into a registered nonprofit organization with operations across Nigeria and Canada.

James Akinleye was a man of deep faith and compassion who believed that true wealth is measured by the lives we touch. After his passing, Pastor Yemisi honoured his legacy by formalizing their family's charitable work into a structured foundation that could reach more communities and create lasting change.

Today, the Foundation serves as the humanitarian arm of a broader vision that includes Wakati Isegun (Hour of Victory) — a prophetic prayer and teaching platform that has touched thousands of lives globally.

Registered Nonprofit

Transparent Operations

Community-Led

Sustainable Impact

Our Purpose

Mission & Vision

Our Mission

To empower communities across Nigeria and Canada through sustainable development, education, and compassionate service, creating lasting change for generations to come. We believe that every person deserves access to opportunity, dignity, and hope.

Our Vision

A world where every person has access to opportunity, dignity, and the resources needed to thrive — regardless of where they were born or the circumstances they face. We envision communities that are self-sustaining, educated, and empowered.

Leadership

Meet the Team

Dedicated leaders committed to transforming lives across borders.

Pastor Yemisi Wole-Akinleye

Founder & President

A pastor, health professional, mentor, humanitarian, and public speaker. Visionary behind Wakati Isegun, Divinity Meets Humanity, and the VJA Foundation. Committed to serving God and humanity with excellence.

Dr. Samuel Okafor

Director of Operations

Oversees programme implementation across Nigeria and Canada. Brings 15 years of experience in nonprofit management and community development strategy.

Mrs. Funmi Adeleke

Head of Programmes

Leads our education and women empowerment initiatives. Former educator with a passion for ensuring every child has access to quality learning opportunities.

Our Values

What We Stand For

Compassion

We lead with empathy, meeting people where they are with dignity and respect.

Integrity

We operate with full transparency and accountability in every decision we make.

Community

We believe lasting change must be community-led and community-owned.

Sustainability

We build programmes that continue to thrive long after our direct involvement ends.