The natural instinct in the average human being is to be compassionate and supportive of the poor in the society. All major religions have very soft spots for the poor and the act of giving or donating money for the less fortunate is an age-old practice throughout the world. In developed nations, the affluent are regularly seeking avenues to invest their money and resources for the benefit of the less endowed in their midst, especially if the provision is going to fund a good work long after they are gone.

The Youth Education & Empowerment Endowment (YENDOW) recognizes that poverty occurs in both developed and developing countries, but poverty reduction measures are few and far between in the latter. Where interventions occur at all, they are usually too late and not well funded. The sponsors of this program believe that, if properly harnessed, an Endowment specifically directed at Youth Education, Empowerment & Poverty Alleviation can make a huge impact in the lives of IGS Youths and move the schools towards a center of excellence.

Ibadan Grammar School is a co-ed Anglican high school open to students of all backgrounds and faiths. The school was founded on March 31st 1913 on a historical day in Ibadan by Bishop Alexander Babatunde Akinyele. It was the first secondary school for Ibadan. At the heart and soul of Ibadan Grammar School is a commitment to developing the fullest potential of every student in learning, faith, and leadership. For the past 40-30 years, however, there has been a steady decline in the quality of education and youth development due mainly to the general stagnation and diversion of national resources to other unproductive areas by our governments. By design, YENDOW resources will be directed at the indigent students of Ibadan Grammar School. In time, YENDOW will become a perpetual organ for energizing youth education, empowerment, and poverty alleviation for all the students of the school .