The Ike Foundation for Autism (IFA) is a non-profit NGO established in 2008 with the vision to eliminate autism stigma while providing services. Their mission is to enable all persons living within the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)to achieve their full potential and lead productive lives. IFA is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria and have affiliations with reputable organisations such as AutismSpeaks USA. IFA also partners with the Federal Ministry of Health; Universal Basic Education Commission; Federal Bureau of Statistics; Federal Capital Territory Administration; National Planning Commission; and AfriHUB ICT Solutions for Africa. IFA is managed by the Board, while the day to day operation is handled by a team of dedicated staff, headed by the Director.

The overall goal of our project is to improve the welfare of people living with Autism by easing their access to essential services in health & education; Build the skills of autistic caregivers and expand awareness to sensitize the society on the plight of persons living with autism and their families.

The main activities to foster the Goals of the project are;

1. Awareness To call attention /awareness of autism and to communicate the challenges facing the autism community and how these challenges can be addressed.
2. Capacity building to improve the skills/abilities of parents,caregivers and service providers to provide care and essential services for people with autism.
3. Health Services To ease access & increase the number of Autistic persons receiving inclusive health services.
4. Education services to provide advisory services to foster inclusive education for autistic persons and Acquiring therapy/Teaching aids to improve their learning.