Giving Through the Pain
Hey y’all. How are you doing today? I hope all’s good with you. The truth is, times are hard for many, if not most, of us. A lot of people are suffering, not just physically, but emotionally, mentally. People are grieving losses every day, broken dreams, dashed expectations, […]
Tragedy at Dustbin Estate, Ajegunle, in the Midst of a Pandemic
Originally posted on The Rising Star:
We were very sad to receive a call from a family we support at Ajegunle, on Sunday, 19th April, about a fire outbreak that destroyed their home and community. Naomi and her mother lived in the notorious Dustbin Estate slum until a…
FLA Summer Programme 2019 – Leaders Of Tomorrow, Today!
Originally posted on The Rising Star:
We would like to announce that our Summer Camp Programme, themed “Leaders of Tomorrow, Today”, will be coming up from the 5th through the 11th of August, this year. The summer programme is aimed at enlightening the FLA Kids on different topical…
This Christmas, Give The Gift Of Education
Originally posted on The Rising Star:
Last year, during our Girl Empowerment Programme, which we did with SAGE Foundation, we met 12 year-old Mary. She’s a brilliant girl, who hails from Oyo State. She lives with her mother and three siblings in Jakande, Lekki, in Lagos state and…
Give Time. Give Money. Give Food Stamps.
Originally posted on The Rising Star:
There are many ways to give to make life better for others, and our children are learning that everyone can be a giver. We used the occasion of Children’s Day to ask the children and our friends and supporters, “What is in…
What Is In Your Hand?
Originally posted on The Rising Star:
We’ve just published our latest Global Giving Report, and we are happy to share it with you! We hope you are inspired by it, and consider what is in your hand 🙂 Read this and our other reports at http://www.globalgiving.org/projects/18330/updates *** There’s…
It’s Always An Awesome Time Sharing Love!
Originally posted on The Rising Star:
Written by Emeke Ndego and Ufuoma E-Ashogbon On Saturday 17th February, we hosted our third Valentine’s Brunch for the FLA Kids and their friends and sponsors at our Centre in Jakande, Lekki. We always relish the chance of celebrating with our children! …
Seven Things I Loved About This Summer
Originally posted on The Rising Star:
Actually, there were seven special days of this summer that I love to remember. It was the FLA Summer Camp 2017!!! These annual camps usually present an opportunity for fun and learning. Just so I clarify the learning part, it’s not the…
Reach For The Sky!
Originally posted on The Rising Star:
That’s our theme for this year’s Summer Programme with the FLA Kids. We’re got another amazing week planned for the children, to impart them with wisdom, knowledge and understanding that will enable to them reach for the sky and achieve their potentials!…
The Focus On Girls!
Originally posted on The Rising Star:
It’s been a long minute… But we’re still here. Still doing what we love to do! Here’s our most recent update to GlobalGiving. Thanks for all your support 🙂 *** Our previous Initiative, Care Continuity Challenge, focused on street boys for the…
FLA Rising Stars – Meet Ramon
Originally posted on The Rising Star:
This is a story about why we must never judge a book by its cover! Many times, you have to take a chance on someone, believe in them and help them see and achieve their potential. When you do, they start to…
Incompetence Killed The Cat!
Okay, this is a rant! I am so furious…well I was so furious earlier. I lost my temper…in front of my kids…on their outing to the pool today. It was just another day of dealing with the incompetence that is only acceptable in my country, Nigeria! For God’s […]
FLA Rising Stars – Meet Ibukun
Originally posted on The Rising Star:
Last year, we met the young, beautiful and lovely Ibukun, while doing our search for children with talents to take part in our first of its kind Talent Search Competition, in partnership with Ultima Limited. Ibukun is a passionate young lady of…
It’s Party Time!
Originally posted on The Rising Star:
The children of Fair Life Africa Foundation, aka the #FLAKids, cordially invite you to put on your dancing shoes and come party with them this Christmas, on the 22nd of December!!! Yes, they are putting on a show for you. It is…
