DAMSY FOUNDATION’S OUTREACH IN LAGOS
The location of the Outreach was Idi-Araba, with Great Joy School, serving as our base. The Outreach Programme targeted the children on the street.
We had over 150 children and 50 adults in attendance. We shared cooked rice and chicken ( 150 pcs), Indomie noodles, water, toys, Educational books, school bag to children, Packaged semo and wheat, packaged oil( shared to adults). Shoes and clothes was also shared to adults and children. Baby cream, powder and soap was given to a pregnant woman. The smile on their faces was beyond and priceless. Initially, they thought we wanted to sell the items when they saw that some items were new but were surprised when we told them we are giving all the items for free. They were so happy and asked when we will visit them again and this kind of gesture is rare in their vicinity.
A child was picked( 5 years old and hasn’t been to school before) for the scholarship and awaiting the consent of her parents. They showed utmost gratitude and prayed for the Foundation. They also looked forward to seeing more visit from us. Part of our objectives is to promote interventions that ensures OVC are cared for and protected by their household, community, LGA and state to reduce their vulnerability poverty, hunger and diseases.
…building safe and healthy communities