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.