Faith Morey Champions Education as a Catalyst for Community Transformation on International Day of Education

By Tosin Clegg

Education changes more than outcomes, it changes mindset. When a child learns in a supportive environment, that confidence travels home, into families, and into the wider community. It influences how people think, how communities solve problems, and how societies plan for the future. Over time, educated communities are better equipped to break cycles of poverty and vulnerability, not through dependency, but through capacity.

As the world celebrates the International Day of Education, Faith Morey takes time to continue her advocacy on its importance and how it remains one of the most powerful tools for shaping not just individuals, but entire communities. Beyond academics, education plays a role in confidence-building and value formation. Speaking on how her foundation ensure children develop the skills and mindset needed for long-term personal growth she explains that, “Education must prepare children not just to pass exams, but to navigate life.
Our programs integrate learning support with mentorship, skill acquisition, exposure such as field trips and structured environments that encourage curiosity, discipline, and responsibility. By creating spaces where children feel seen and supported, we help them develop the mindset required for long-term personal growth.”

“In a rapidly changing world, education must move beyond memorization and prepare young people to think, question, and act responsibly.” Faith Morey adds. “At OCF, we intentionally integrate board games, creative learning, and collaborative activities because they teach children how to reason, make decisions, and work with others. These tools help children practice problem-solving, patience, empathy, and accountability in real time. When learning is engaging and interactive, children are more likely to retain knowledge and apply it thoughtfully within their communities.”

One of the most significant gaps in access to quality education is not ability, but proximity to opportunity which is one thing the foundation seeks to achieve. Many children are eager to learn, yet are constrained by unsafe classrooms, limited resources, and a lack of consistent support. At Okachi Charity Foundation they focus on closing those gaps at the foundational level by improving learning environments, strengthening early education, and supporting teachers and students where the system is most fragile. Equity, for them means ensuring that a child’s future is not determined by their location or circumstance.