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Giving hope to  Nigerians not for govt alone- NGO

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By Adeyemi Adeleye

A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), the Tabitha-Abimbola Foundation, says providing hope to indigent and disadvantaged Nigerians should not be a task for  government alone.

The Founder, Mrs Abimbola Agbebiyi,  noted that many citizens across various communities were in search of hope, which could be provided by well-meaning Nigerians ,both at home and abroad.

She said that her foundation was created out of  the need to support those in need.

According to her, the foundation   started out officially on June 25, 2023 ,and will commemorate its first anniversary  on July 10.

Mrs Abimbola Agbebiyi, the Tabitha-Abimbola Foundation handling pack of food to an indigent woman during the just-concluded Eid el-Kabir festival in Lagos.

 

The NGO would be re-launched and an office unveiled on the  the  anniversary , with the theme: “Inspiring hope, Transforming lives”,  she said in a statement on Thursday.

Agbebiyi said that the foundation had the vision to combat the scourge of poverty that had continued to limit the potential of women (widows, single mothers).owing to lack of access to resources.

She said that the re-launch and the unveiling of office in Ikeja ,Lagos, would  give the foundation a platform to share its vision, introduce initiatives and provide opportunities for collaboration and engagements.

“Our desire is to bring these women out of devastating situations through our various economic empowerment initiatives.

“Our mission is to create a world where these persons ,regardless of their background or circumstances ,can have access to essential resources and support.

“We look for a world where women can make significant contributions in the home and in the society at large.

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“Driven by this passion, we are not just committed to upholding the principles of charity and social justice in our work, but also strive to make these positive impacts by  promoting education and healthcare access in underserved communities.

“One family at a time, until our impact is felt across Nigeria and beyond its shores,” Agbebiyi said.

The founder said that the foundation was  dedicated to helping the poor with special focus on indigent women and less privileged children in the society.

She added: “With determination as our driving force, we embarked on a journey of transformation.

“As a steadfast advocate for change, we have partnered with corporate organisations and individuals to rewrite the story of the marginalised, nurturing a future built on sustainable development.”

Speaking  further on the birth of the organisation , Agbebiyi said that the foundation started with project L.E.A.R.N- (A Street to School Initiative).

“What began as a passion to provide support for indigent women in local communities is slowly evolving into a multi-faceted empowerment and endowment initiative which has continued to expand.

“At  inception, the foundation embarked on a mission to empower indigent women with the resources they need to reach their full potential.

“But it is taking a step further by delving into uplifting children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds by offering them not only free education, but also providing them with educational materials to aid learning.”she said

According to her, with reports of school age children roaming the streets increasing at an alarming rate , the foundation decided to join hands with  government to bring down the scary number.

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“We are full aware of the various factors responsible for this; from insecurity to poverty, ignorance, gender inequality, religious and cultural influences among others.

“Our goal is to give  the needed educational support to out-of-school children and disadvantaged young people.

“Every child deserves education in a clean and safe environment. This is our unwavering commitment to their educational journey.

“In the last 12 months, The TABITHA-ABIMBOLA Foundation has written an inspiring story of impact. Spurred by the testimonies of transformation of lives and guided by our unwavering dedication to humanity.

“We have touched the lives of women and children, wiping away their tears and putting smiles on their faces,” she said.

Agbebiyi said that with “Project Feed” ,the foundation had fed many families through the distribution of food items with the recent one tagged “iléyá food pack”

She said that it was carried out in collaboration with the office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (South-West), Miss Moremi Ojudu. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Maureen Ojinaka/Buhari Bolaji

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