SetoNews

When I launched Setovilla in 2021, fresh out of university, I was full of big ideas and endless energy. I dreamed of changing the world—one hibiscus flower at a time—while also shaping a brighter future for children through education. What I didn’t realize was that I had taken on two challenges: running a food business and building a charity. Like many first-time founders, I started with a sense of invincibility. I imagined my dreams unfolding exactly as planned, fueled by confidence and passion. But the reality of entrepreneurship was humbling. 

Seto Academy is a section in our playground for success. In the academy, young people are empowered to shape what success truly means to them. No matter their abilities or economic backgrounds, Seto Academy takes young people #BackToTheBasics as they navigate their journey into the world of work.

2022 is set to be a very exciting year for Setovilla as we expand our network and outreach as well as promote our organisation to become a recognised and respected actor of change for children and young people across the UK. Our dedicated team have stepped up this year, spearheading on individual projects that are due to take place up and down the UK.

War and civil unrest disproportionately affects women, children and disabled people. This is applicable to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, in fact, the United Nations have admitted that black and brown refugees have also faced discriminatioN whilst managing the displacement from their homes. War reveals the cruelty and depth of love within humans. So even as we work out the questions within our minds, here are some ways to show support.

We have been working hard throughout January to set out our plans for the coming year and are excited to announce that we will not only be continuing our charitable work in communities across the UK, but we will also be upgrading and launching a new ọkọ range!

For many of us, 2022 signals a beacon of hope for the future. We should strive to not only better circumstances of our own lives such as our eating habits, exercise regime and personal goals, but also the circumstances of the world around us too. Here are our top tips on how to feel good this year, without breaking the bank.

At Setovilla, we believe in the power of you and that each person can control their own success. That is why we are focused on encouraging childre...

Research carried out by the National Academy of Sciences, has concluded that extreme climate changes in the tropics could make it more difficult for many children to attain a secondary school education and will impose “new barriers on children’s learning” in the years to come. So that is why we, here at Setovilla, are dedicated to offsetting our carbon footprint as much as possible.

But, here at Setovilla, Hibiscus is more than just an ingredient, it’s a loving memory and reminder of my childhood. Growing up in Nigeria, I would spend my lunch money on hawkers who stood outside of the school gates selling homemade Hibiscus infusions in wheelbarrows. Creating their own, unique recipes at home, they would sell them proudly to my friends and I in used plastic bottles. For the hawkers, selling their concoctions in pre-used plastic bottles must have been an economical choice, however, now I consider them to be innovative recycling champions. For us kids, we were not bothered by fancy brands or pretty aesthetics, we were just excited to enjoy each refreshing mouthful in the cool shade after a busy day at school.

We are a small team of volunteers based up and down the UK who are dedicated to supporting children living in education poverty. Meeting on Saturdays, researching in lunch breaks, designing after bedtime. We like to DREAM BIG so that tomorrow’s kids can DO BIG, and we welcome anyone who wants to join us on this journey!

As the summer break draws to a close and it’s time to go back to school, we’re asking for your help to raise £3000 to provide “Setobags” which contain important education tools for children living in disadvantaged communities.

We promised that we would share different ways to enjoy ọkọ̀! 🌺So here we are, a quick and summer-perfect recipe for Strawberry Salad! It’s a nutri...