Women Impacting Nigeria (WIN) Supports Olatokunbo Foundation community-based initiative for disadvantaged women and children in the Oshodi-Isolo Community of Lagos State, Nigeria
…Over 40 families benefit from the first phase of business empowerment and educational support
Sahara Weekly Reports That Women Impacting Nigeria (WIN), a leading Nigerian impact and development organisation for women, recently provided support to The Olatokunbo Foundation for its charity event on July 13, 2024, at the Rotary Community Hall in Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area, Lagos. The Olatokunbo Foundation Empowerment Initiative for Women and Children aimed to uplift and empower underprivileged families in select communities in Lagos, offering a range of financial and material support to enhance their living standards. Over 40 at-risk families were provided with critical material and financial assistance, such as sewing machines, complete commercial makeup boxes, barbing kits, and grinding machines, to help improve their economic independence. In addition, cash awards were distributed to support the educational and personal growth of underprivileged children in the community.
In his speech, Otunba Abiola Olatokunbo, the Founder of the Olatokunbo Foundation, highlighted the importance of community, combined efforts, and the positive outcomes of giving back to society. “We are committed to uplifting and empowering the underprivileged, particularly in overlooked or underserved areas. For every woman or child we support, there is a multiplier effect on society. We expect that these donations will significantly improve the daily lives of the beneficiaries by providing them with tools that can help improve their overall quality of life”, Otunba Abiola said.
Commenting on the partnership, Ms Adesuwa Tope Imasekha, Founder of Women Impacting Nigeria, said, “Our technical assistance partnership with the Olatokunbo Foundation is a demonstration of the significant value and change that can be achieved when organisations come together for a common cause. Donating is not enough without equipping beneficiaries with the necessary skills to take advantage of the support they receive, which is why we trained beneficiaries to run a business. WIN is proud to support this initiative, and we look forward to more impact-based collaborations with other organisations that can lead to sustainable results in the future.”
The Olatokunbo Foundation’s charity event provided immediate relief to those in need and highlighted the importance of collective efforts in uplifting and empowering the less privileged. It showcased the profound impact of charity and demonstrated how community leaders and organisations, such as Women Impacting Nigeria, can collaborate to drive positive change.
Women Impacting Nigeria is a not-for-profit organization based out of Lagos, Nigeria dedicated to women empowerment and gender equality.
For more information and to be a part of our programmes, visit womenimpactingnigeria.org or email info@womenimpactingnigeria.org
