The Worship for Change Foundation, a non-profit organization, recently donated a total of ₦33 million to four schools that are dedicated to caring for children with disabilities.
Gatekeepers News reports that this generous donation was presented at a ceremony in Lagos on February 6th, 2024, and aims to provide much-needed support to underprivileged children and empower these institutions.
Each of the four beneficiary schools namely 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 each from the funds raised through the Green Worship Benefit concert.
This star-studded event held on October 2nd, 2023, featured renowned Nigerian gospel artists Nathaniel Bassey, Tope Alabi, Cobhams Asuquo, and Waje.
In total, Worship for Change has been able to raise over N120m for 38 charities caring for thousands of orphans and children with special needs in Nigeria.
This is a remarkable feat, and Wale Adenuga, Chief Responsibility Officer of Worship for Change and a gospel artist, emphasized the organization’s unwavering commitment to supporting vulnerable children.
Adenuga expressed his appreciation for the individuals and corporate donors from Nigeria and all over the world for their contribution towards the success of the initiative.
He also thanked the planning team for their commitment to seeing that life is better for special children across Nigeria.
Furthermore, he assured the stakeholders of continued monitoring to ensure the funds are utilized effectively.
“We will follow up closely to verify that the money is used as intended, addressing the specific needs outlined by each school,” he stated.
The donation ceremony was an emotional one, with founders of the benefiting schools expressing their heartfelt gratitude.
Kawan Aondofa-Anjira, the founder of the Seedo Initiative, tearfully recounted the heartbreaking experiences of raising her first two children with cerebral palsy, highlighting the societal stigma and discrimination they faced. Tobiloba Ajayi, founder of Let Cerebral Palsy Kids Learn Foundation and herself living with the condition, echoed Mrs. Aondofa-Anjira’s sentiment.
The testimonials by the founders of these schools underscored the critical role they play in nurturing and empowering children with special needs. Rev. Samuel Abiodun Ajayi, a beneficiary representing To Omo Re Centre, expressed immense gratitude for the timely support.
“This donation is a godsend,” he exclaimed. “We were facing numerous challenges, and this will make a significant difference.”
