WHO WE ARE
The Zeebah Foundation is a not-for-profit organization whose single-minded proposition is the provision of Autism resources. Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviours, speech and nonverbal communication.
The Foundation is the corporate social responsibility arm of the Levene Energy Group. The Founder & Chairman of The Zeebah Foundation, Nzan Ogbe, is also the CEO of the Levene Energy Group. Providing care and support for people living with Autism is a passion that is very close to Nzan’s heart. This is of particular significance to Nzan because he has a child on the Autism spectrum. This is where Nzan’s passion and understanding of finding solutions to the disorder arose.
The World Health Organization estimates that 1 in 160 children worldwide have Autism. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) about 1 in 59 children in the United States of America have been identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder, with the condition being more prevalent in males than females. The exact cause of Autism is still unknown. However, there may be some genetic factors associated with the development of the disorder. Most importantly, there is a vast array of help and support available to those diagnosed and their families.
All over the world, there has been an obvious increase in the prevalence of the disorder. More parents and caregivers thus seek qualified professional help for their children/wards who have Autism. In the process, they are forced to go as far as Europe and the United States of America in search of quality care and services.
The Zeebah Foundation aims to offer every child with Autism (and other related special needs and disorders in Nigeria and the rest of Africa) the necessary support and tools such as inclusive education and intervention.
The Zeebah Foundation envisions an Africa where individuals with Autism and their families are educated and supported by local and global communities.
