Educate and Train 100 Disadvantaged Children

Project Report | Apr 18, 2025
Renewed Hope for Hannah and Her Family

By Ufuoma Emerhor | CEO/Project Leader

Hannah and her family on Easter Break

Hannah is the youngest of four children to her parents and the only girl. When we she was five, just two years ago, something terrible happened. She lost her mother to a motor accident, and her dad, who is a physically challenged man, was left to care for her and her three brothers. Before her passing, Hannah's mom was the family's breadwinner, even though her dad is also educated, he wasn't able to secure a job. But with his wife's passing, he took over running her shop.

Hannah's dad made an appeal to us in January 2025, letting us know of his challenges and desire to provide for his children and send them to school. With the economic crisis in the country, there hasn't been sufficient profit to buy more provisions to sell in the shop, and to make matters worse, the rent for his home and the shop were overdue. Their landlord had been patient with them, but they now owed months of rent with no view of making a living, and Hannah and her brother Gabriel were at home because he couldn't pay their school fees. He had only paid part for Daniel and David, and the school was being gracious by letting them attend.

After visiting the family at home and carrying out a thorough assessment, we verified that they were genuine and in February, we raised an appeal for them. We were amazed when a sponsor who had been considering sponsoring children with us responded to our appeal and said that she would sponsor all four children!!! We informed Hannah and her family, and they were overjoyed.

We also raised enough to settle their house and shop rents in February, which was a major relief to Hannah's dad, Mr Emmanuel. However, he also appealed for support with his business. He fills cooking gas for people in his community at the shop, where he also sells bread, soft drinks, pure water, and other beverages and provisions. With more campaigning, we raised enough to send Mr Emmanuel N500k to invest into his business in March.

Emmanuel was so happy, he did a video, which we shared on our Instagram page. He had almost lost hope, but with the support from well-meaning donors like you, Emmanuel, Hannah, and her brothers have renewed hope that they can live happilly in their home and achieve their potentials. Thank you for your generosity that keeps us doing what we do for those in need. We hope to share more testimonies with you in the coming months. God bless you.

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Dec 20, 2024
Chibuike and Chiamaka's Year of Advantage

By Ufuoma Emerhor | CEO/Project Leader

Chibuike and Chiamaka

Chibuike and his elder sister, Chiamaka, got a sponsor and joined the FLA Kids in January 2024. Chibuike was in JSS 1, whle his sister was in her final year. We settled their second term fees and Chiamaka's WAEC and NECO exam fees. They were invited to join us and their sponsors at our Valentine Luncheon in February, and it was a great opportunity to meet and enjoy the company of other children like them, who have moved from Disadvantage to Advantage.

When they were referred to us, we learned that the children had lost their dad, and their mom was left with the sole responsibility of taking care of them and their two siblings who were already in the University. They were struggling, but a kind sponsor showed compassion on them. The sponsorship really made a difference to their family. The children were encouraged and motivated, and it showed.

Chiamaka passed her WAEC and NECO exams, which she sat for in May and June respectively. She sat for the Joint Admission Matriculation Board exams and scored 266, a really good score. In October, Chiamaka got admitted to study Biotechnology at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, where she applied to further her studies. Chiamaka now needs a Big Brother to support her as she moves on to higher education.

Chibuike has also been doing well in his academics. He plays football with a local academy and also plays at school. He wants to be a Software Engineer when he grows up. He turned 12 in April and was selected to be among ten children from Fair Life Africa to attend this year's Bloom Christmas Party for children 13 and under. The Bloom initiative is a wonderful initiative where people donate to make sure that children less fortunate get to have a memorable Christmas experience. Several of our children have enjoyed these parties over the years, and Chibuike got a chance to attend this year.

The event held at Glitz Event Centre, Lekki, on the 14th of December. This year's theme was 'Owambe,' and instead of English clothes, the children wore African attire to attend the event. They got fabric sewn into clothes using their measurements, shoes, and funds to groom themselves, and even got their transport to the venue covered by the organisers. All they had to do was show up and have fun!

Emeke attended with the kids and reported that they arrived very early and had to wait before the event started. The children were excited and used the opportunity to bond and get to know themselves. They also took lots of photos. Many children from other charities and orphanage homes also attended to have a good time.

The event started by 12 pm. There was a dancing competition with a representative of each charity. Joy, who we wrote about last year, was crowned the winner! There were also singing performances, and little Chioma and Ramotu, two of our new kids, were among those who took the stage. The children were also invited to do some crafts. Eight of our children chose to paint on canvases and face caps, while two others chose to knit. Chibuike did a lovely drawing of ice-cream, which he painted on a canvas.

As the event went on, small chops and Chapman drinks were served. More food was served later, and the children were thrilled by the performance of a magician who did lots of different tricks. Before leaving, each child got different gifts for Christmas from Santa Claus, and we took more photos. As they left for their homes, they were all very grateful and happy. Chibuike found out when he got home that he got two long-sleeve shirts and puzzle games as his gift!

Chibuike is so happy that he has a sponsor to support him to complete his secondary school education minimally, and he is thrilled at the other advantages he now enjoys as part of the FLA Family. The support you give us ensure that we can take more children from Disadvantage to Advantage. Thank you so much!

We wish you and all your family a wonderful Christmas and a prosperous New Year ahead!

Chibuike and Chiamaka at the Valentine Luncheon

Chibuike, in the middle, with his mates at school.

Chibuike, all dressed up for the Bloom Party

Chibuike painting

Weighted down with gifts after the Bloom Party!

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Aug 21, 2024
Mercy's Testimony

By Ufuoma Emerhor | CEO/Project Leader

Emeke, Esther, Mercy and Chinaza

We reached out to Mercy, one of our sponsored children who graduated from Secondary School this July and asked her a few questions about her expereience. This is what she had to say:

In 2022, when I was in SS1, a representative of Fair Life Africa came to my school. I was in class that day and my school secretary came to my class to call me to her office.
I went to the office and I met other students there, about five or six, I think. Immediately I came, she took all of us to the head of school’s office where we met Mr Emeke. He introduced himself to us and asked us to introduce ourselves and he told us why he called us. He told us that he was from a foundation that helps children that are struggling to pay their school fees and they wanted to sponsor us.
After that, he came to my house after school to talk to me and my mom. I was happy because I knew the scholarship would help to reduce my parents expenses.
Since then, Fair Life Africa has helped with my school fees, text books etc, and they also like taking all the children in FLA out during festive seasons like Christmas, Children’s Day, Valentine’s, and many more.
I'm deeply grateful for the academic support I've received so far from the organization. I would like to say a very big thank you to my sponsor and I pray that God would bless and replenish them for paying my school fees through my senior secondary years.
My graduation was amazing. Emeke and Chinaza came to support me and other FLA Kids at my school.
I was given an award for the best outstanding student in my class.
I would greatly appreciate it if the organization could continue to support me in my academic pursuits, particularly in helping me transition to university studies. Your ongoing support would mean a lot to me and help me achieve my academic goals.
I want to study Accounting at the university. I'm going to pay application fee online next week to the school, and when they give me admission I'll pay acceptance fee.
I would like to tell other children in need of a sponsor like I was that when they get an opportunity like this, they should work hard and always read their books to get good grades and make their parents and sponsor proud.

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Thank you so much for your support that allows us to help poor families and give these children the gift of education. We want to link 30 children on our waiting list with sponsors this September. Please join us by making a commitment to give N30,000 or $30 a month. God bless you as you continue to do what you can to empower us to impact more lives positively.

Grad Pic

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