Izehi Anuge is an exceptional values educator and transformative leader dedicated to igniting behavioural transformation for the 21st century, using a values-based framework. With a profound understanding of the impact of values on individuals and society, Izehi is on a mission to see people, communities, and nations flourish.
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As the visionary Founder and Managing Director of Shape A Child, Izehi is revolutionising character and behavioural responses in children and young adults. Through Shape A Child, individuals, parents, and educational institutions achieve exceptional results by integrating values and 21st-century skills into their teaching and learning structure.
Anuge’s passion for creating a value-conscious society is evident in her captivating children’s book series, ‘Captain Excellence’, and innovative resources like value-based jigsaw puzzles and discussion cards. She has also developed specialised workshops and forums for teenagers.
Shape-A-Child serves institutions by providing curricula for schools and organisations. They also work closely with parents and teachers to create workshops that help children develop this consciousness.
Using books, interactive trainings, seminars, and games, Shape-A-Child empowers kids to make better decisions and shape a brighter future. Their books have received accreditation from the Nigeria Education Research and Development Council (NERD), and they have distributed them to over 10,000 children in Ajeromi Ifelodun local government. They also run awareness programmes for parents and community leaders.
Their goal is to ensure that all aspects of life, both personal and professional, is founded on the way that good values are used as principles to guide thinking, support good decision making and subsequently influence the behaviour.
Value based philosophy is transformational, in that it drives cultural change, which is based on values that are important for individuals and institutions to achieve success.
At Shape-A-Child, they believe values bring everyone together, and therefore becomes the glue that binds communities, nations, and the world. Yet, to make a lasting impact, they insist that collaboration is key and individuals, corporate institutions, schools, and government support are crucial for ensuring societal sustainability across environmental, social, and governance considerations.
Recognised for her dedication to value-based education, Izehi has received numerous accolades, including a recognition award from Lagos state and an Outstanding Philanthropic Award from SHE Global 2022. She proudly serves as a school ambassador for World Values Day and served as lead author on the education task force for Values 20 Group, white paper, for the G20 leaders’ summit 2023.
