- Humanitarian Service Day Support (Valentine Day Programme (February 14, 2019) )
Title: Humanitarian Service Support Day
Venues: Ronik Comprehensive College Ejigbo, Isolo General Hospital’s Female Ward & Centre for Destitute Empowerment International at number 8, Makanjuola Close, Paiko Idimu, Lagos all in Ejigbo and Igando / Ikotun LCDA under Oshodi Isolo and Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria.
Date of Event: February 14, 2019
February 14, marked our first annual programme. It is a day set aside by our Foundation, Leadership Foundation for African Girl Child and Women, to reach out to some special people in the society through a humanitarian gesture. The Foundation observes this special day annually, by visiting orphanage homes and government-owned hospital female ward.
On February 14, 2019, we visited Isolo General Hospital’s Female Ward and Centre for Destitute Empowerment International with some gift items for the female patients on admission, and special children in the Destitute Home. On the visit day, Our team briefly attended the Ronik Comprehensive College Cultural Week Event, where the Executive Director of the foundation, Mrs. Viola Okoro, was officially invited as one of the speakers. She spoke on “Parenting the 21st Century Child,” and her book on the “Effective Approaches to Parenting a Super Girl” was presented officially to all the attendees.
We visited the females in the hospital ward, interacted with them one on one, showing them as much care and love as possible and giving them gift items. The patients in the female hospital ward were grateful.
In the same manner, we visited the Destitute Home and interacted with the children as well. The most inspiring of it all was some volunteers that dedicated their day for the humanitarian service day annually, who left all they were doing to show care and love to these special ones. We appreciate the sponsors, management and staff, volunteers, and fans of our organisation that made our outing a huge success.
- AWARENESS WALK
Venue: Ronik International School Ejigbo, Lagos.
Date of Event: April 2, 2019
On April 2, 2019, some girls from Ronik International School Ejigbo, Lagos, organised a road walk to build awareness among the public on issues regarding the girl child. They walked through the streets in their neighbourhoods with different placards against girl child issues. They appealed to members of the public to save the girl child by exposing sexual abuse or intention to abuse the girl child sexually. The road walk leader was Miss Ifeoma Ezema, the School Health Prefect. It was indeed an enjoyable experience. Mrs. Viola Okoro, the Executive Director of the Foundation, was the Guest Speaker at the event.
- CLOSING PARENTAL GAP (PUBLIC ENLIGHTENMENT)
Venue: St. Francis Secondary School Idimu School Hall
Event: PTA Meeting
Date: May 11, 2019
On May 11, 2019, Mrs. Viola Okoro, the Executive Director of Leadership Foundation for African Girl Child and Women, presented her book, “Effective Approaches to Parenting a Super Girl” to parents of St. Francis Secondary School Idimu – Lagos students. The book presentation created an opportunity to discuss some parental issues affecting children, especially the girl child. The discussion held at the school hall during the Parent and Teachers Association (PTA) meeting. She enlightened parents, teachers, and management of the school, on the need to close the parental gap created by parents’ inability to embrace the present parenting challenges and equip themselves with the required skills that could help them parent well.
Mrs. Okoro stressed on the need for parents to join hands in closing the gap. By spending a minimum of 20 minutes daily with each child, adding that this would create room for meaningful and friendly interaction with the child, as well as close the gap that might lead to parents’ memorable old age experience.
- TRAIN WOMEN TRAIN NATIONS ((TWTNs) Sponsored Empowerment Programme For Low Income/ Disadvantaged Women)
Venue: Isuti-Igando
Event: International Women’s Day
Date: May 11, 2019
For the past two years, Leadership Foundation for African Girl Child and Women(LFAGCW), in collaboration with African Family Support Foundation (AFSF) have engaged in empowering some low-income women within Isuti – Igando, (a Lagos suburb) in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State. We train and equip them with simple skills to help them make appropriate use of the revolving loan made available to them by the foundations. A good number of the women were trained in skills such as liquid soap making and pastries for free, while a new revolving loan was given to some of them to empower them financially. The training was to provide women with an equal learning opportunity. It was fun and inspiring.
- CELEBRATING STREET CHILDREN (Promoting the “He for She” Approach To Girl Child Issues)
Venue: Ronik International School, Ejigbo Visitor’s Car Park
Event: Children’s Day Celebration
Date: May 27, 2019
Children’s Day, being May 27 of every year is the day set aside by the United Nations to celebrate children all over the world. On this day, a lot of children make various demands (that are of interest to them) from their parents. However, most children who found themselves not privileged to leave in flats or mansions but in a face me I face you house or street (Street boys and girls) hardly enjoy the same privilege that the children from Semi Elite or Elite homes have.
Considering the disadvantaged/less privileged children living among us, Leadership Foundation for African Girl Child and Women celebrated Children’s Day Party for the Street Children at the venue mentioned above. We used the programme to enlighten children on their rights, and some of the challenges faced by girl children. They were encouraged to join the team that is working towards the eradication of girl child abuse. The party was free, and any child passing by who was willing to catch fun was allowed to join, especially the less privileged. The programme was full of fun and inspiring.
The unique and modern dancing steps from children, whose parents were well to do, made the event memorable. There was no form of discrimination as the children had equal fun and opportunity to mingle with one another.
In the speech remark of the Executive Director of the Foundation, Mrs. Viola E. OKORO, she reminded the children that they are the future leaders of the country. As such, they should guide against selfish lifestyles and consider other children in all their dealings. They were encouraged to be good children to their families and society.
She stressed that they should have the right attitude to life and pay more attention to things that could enhance their development.
In the interactive session, children were taught about their body parts, especially the parts that are private to them. How to protect them, and report to their parents if anyone takes advantage of them.
We appreciate CWAY Food and Beverages for their (product) support, Ronik International School, Ejigbo for providing us with their school facilities, individuals who supported in cash and kind and our team, may God bless you all. Finally, to our fans, we say thank you, and God bless.
- Programme in View
Building Winning Attitude To Girl – Child Development
Venue: Kaduna State, (North West Nigerian Geopolitical Zone)
Date of Event: Not Yet Fixed
As we prepare for our fourth geopolitical zone programme in Kaduna State, tagged, “Building Winning Attitude To Girl – Child Development,” representing the North West Zone in Nigeria. The Executive Director of our Foundation, Mrs. Viola Okoro, visited Kaduna State to meet with the programme’s collaborators and other stakeholders. She also attended the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN) programme with Dr (Mrs) Sandra C. Okoli, member of the association, and a supporter of the foundation during her visit to Kaduna State Secretariat for the programme collaboration in June 2019.
The Kaduna State Deputy Governor, First Ladies of Kaduna and Niger States, and other professional men and women were present at the MWAN occasion.
These professional women are working hard to meet up with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the year 2030 and have some men (He for She) supporting them to achieve the goals.
- International Day of the Girl Child
Venue: 188 Egbe Road, Ejigbo
Date: October 11, 2019
International Day of the Girl Child is slated for October 11 every year. It is a day set aside to celebrate the girl child all over the world. The Leadership Foundation for African Girl Child and Women empowered girls with soap making skills and vital information that could help them make a living and creating financial security for their families. We equipped them with the production skill that would enhance their productive strength and potentials.
It was a successful event achieved with the collaboration of other stakeholders and interest groups such as NTA 10, NAPTIP, CWAY Food and Beverages, and Zonal Hair Dressers’ Leader Ejigbo. We also played host to other girls who attended the event on their own. The experience was exciting. The girl children left happy and determined to start a small scale production to empower themselves financially. The Girl Child of the Day later addressed the participants. The video and pictures will speak more about the event.
- Programme Evaluation
Venue: Isuti/ Igando
Date: December 5, 2019
As we know, December is assumed to be a stock-taking month for most people. Leadership Foundation for African Girl Child and Women evaluated the performance of the low-income women trained and empowered them financially for free on March 8, 2019, being “The International Women’s Day Celebration.” The program evaluation took place at Isuti, Igando, (a Lagos Suburb) in Nigeria on December 5, 2019. The programme impact was tremendous and encouraging. One of the women that were empowered usually sleeps in her husband’s shop doing nothing, but because of the programme, she now produces and sells liquid soap. She had trained six (6) women for free because our organization trained and empowered her at no cost. We appreciate the African Family Support Foundation for collaborating with us. We also appreciate individuals and co-operate organizations, especially CWAY Food and Beverages, for their product supports.
WAY FORWARD: In the year 2020, we will go on with our old projects that are inconclusive, but if the need for a new programme arises, we would look at it and consider it, if the project is essential to us.