The Worship for Change Foundation, a non-profit organization, has extended a generous donation totaling ₦33 million to four schools dedicated to caring for children with disabilities.
The donation ceremony, held on February 6th, 2024, in Lagos, aimed to provide crucial support and empowerment to these institutions serving underprivileged children.
Each of the four beneficiary schools – Joy in Africa Foundation (Asaba), Let Cerebral Palsy Kids Learn Foundation (Lagos), Seedo Initiative for Children with Special Needs (Abuja), and To Omo Re Centre for Special Empowerment (Ilorin) – received ₦8.25 million to bolster their efforts in caring for children with disabilities.
The funds were raised through the Green Worship Benefit concert, a star-studded event that took place on October 2nd, 2023, featuring renowned Nigerian gospel artists Nathaniel Bassey, Tope Alabi, Cobhams Asuquo, and Waje.
Worship for Change has successfully raised over N120 million for 38 charities dedicated to supporting orphans and children with special needs across Nigeria.
Wale Adenuga, Chief Responsibility Officer of Worship for Change and a gospel artist, reaffirmed the organization’s steadfast commitment to aiding vulnerable children.
“I’ve been driven to utilize my platform to assist indigent children, particularly those with special needs, since 2004,” Adenuga expressed. “These children are special, and it’s imperative that we provide them with the care and support they deserve.”
Adenuga extended gratitude to individual and corporate donors from Nigeria and worldwide for their invaluable contributions to the initiative’s success. He also commended the planning team for their dedication to improving the lives of special children throughout Nigeria.
Highlighting the importance of transparency and accountability, Adenuga assured stakeholders of rigorous monitoring to ensure the effective utilization of the donated funds.
“We will closely monitor the utilization of the funds to ensure they are utilized as intended, addressing the specific needs outlined by each school,” Adenuga affirmed.
During the donation ceremony, emotional testimonies from the founders of the benefiting schools underscored the profound impact of Worship for Change’s support.
Mrs. Kawan Aondofa-Anjira, founder of the Seedo Initiative, tearfully recounted the challenges of raising her children with cerebral palsy and emphasized the critical need for support and acceptance in society.
Tobiloba Ajayi, founder of Let Cerebral Palsy Kids Learn Foundation, shared her personal journey of overcoming societal stigma and discrimination as a person living with cerebral palsy.
The heartfelt testimonies resonated deeply, highlighting the pivotal role of these schools in nurturing and empowering children with special needs.
Rev. Samuel Abiodun Ajayi, representing To Omo Re Centre, expressed profound gratitude for the timely support, emphasizing the transformative impact of the donation on their operations.
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