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Restoring lives. Advancing justice. Creating new beginnings.

The Rehab Foundation is a social justice organisation promoting access to justice, rehabilitation and successful reintegration for people affected by the criminal justice system.

The Rehab Project team in blue T-shirts at an outreach
Where it began

An NYSC Community Development Service project in Osun State, Nigeria

About the foundation

Every person deserves dignity, fairness and a fresh start

The foundation was established to respond to the challenges faced by indigent inmates, former inmates and people navigating life after incarceration. Rehabilitation extends beyond release: it includes restoring confidence, rebuilding relationships, developing practical skills and connecting people with the support they need.

Working with legal professionals, government institutions, civil society and community partners, we advocate for a justice system that upholds fairness while creating opportunities for rehabilitation and lasting social inclusion.

Our work

Four pillars of restoration

01

Access to justice

Legal support for indigent awaiting-trial inmates who cannot secure adequate representation, with legal practitioners and partner organisations.

02

Rehabilitation and skills

Life skills, vocational training, mentorship and personal development that prepare people for employment and independent living.

03

Reintegration support

Working towards post-detention transition homes offering temporary accommodation, guidance and practical help after release.

04

Human rights advocacy

Promoting fair treatment, rehabilitation and policies that favour reintegration over exclusion.

Our approach

Lasting impact through collaboration

Regular engagement with correctional facilities lets us understand individual needs and respond with legal support, education, counselling referrals, vocational development and community partnerships. We work alongside:

Legal Aid Council of Nigeria

Humanserve Organization

African Law Students Association

Nigerian Bar Association

Recognition
2019

Prison Humanitarian Award

Presented by Humanserve Organization

Osogbo

Humanitarian Award

Presented by the Red Cross

Our locations

Growing across Nigeria

Lagos

Legal advocacy, rehabilitation programmes and community engagement.

Abuja

Legal practitioners, counsellors, psychologists and healthcare providers supporting rehabilitation and reintegration.

Benin City

Family reunification, community reintegration and post-release assistance.

Get involved

Rehabilitation takes all of us

Volunteer, offer professional expertise, support our programmes or partner with the foundation.

Contact

3/5 Adeyemo Alakija, Victoria Island, Lagos
45 Obakhavbaye Street, off Plymouth Road, Benin City

Visit therehabfoundation.org
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