A United Kingdom-based non-profit organisation, SoundMind, founded by philanthropist Kola Adeneye, is marking its fifth year of operations in Nigeria, with continued focus on vulnerable individuals and underserved communities across the country.

Established on May 24, 2020, during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, the organisation began as a response to rising social and economic challenges. According to its founder, the vision was rooted in the belief that “we do better when we help each other.”

Speaking on the organisation’s fifth anniversary, Adeneye said SoundMind was created not just to give aid, but to build meaningful connections and foster a shared sense of responsibility. “SoundMind is about connection, contribution, and co-creation,” he said. “Our community is built on a digital platform, but its work touches lives in real, physical ways.”

With nearly a million online followers, the group has implemented a range of projects focused on education, health, and micro-enterprise. Among its notable efforts is the Widow’s Mite Project, which provides support to widows, financial grants to small businesses totalling over N509,000, and emergency medical assistance for individuals facing urgent health crises.

SoundMind also runs an annual Back-to-School campaign that covers tuition and educational materials for children from low-income households. One initiative involved the donation of a generator to a small business owner, enabling continuity of operations and financial stability.

In another outreach held in Benue State, the group distributed aid to 100 children. The event, according to the organisers, was designed to meet immediate needs and reinforce the dignity of young people who are often overlooked in social interventions.

Despite the changing global landscape following the pandemic, Adeneye said the group had no plans to slow down. “This is not about charity for its own sake. It’s about recognising humanity in each other, and responding with purpose,” he said.

As SoundMind enters its sixth year, the organisation is focusing on expanding its reach and deepening engagement with local communities. Adeneye said the group remains guided by an ethos of service, a commitment to dignity, and the belief that change starts with individual action.

“The future of SoundMind depends on our ability to keep showing up—for each other, and for the country,” he added.