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As part of efforts to mark Nigeria’s 60 years independence, Ashake Foundation empowered not less than ten widows yesterday October 1, 2020.
The foundation that is focused on ensuring equitable living for widows and children spent the Independence holiday with the widows many who are pretty traders, according to the founder of the Foundation, Mayowa Adegbile, the foundation in partnership with Dr. Kunle Kakanfo gave ten of the widows the sum of Ten thousand Naira each to support their businesses.
Taking to Facebook to announce the uplift for widows and the fun activities that surrounded it, Mayowa Adegbile gave an insight into how the event went.
Read here for full gist ;
“When we got to the widows and told them that we just wanted to hang out with them, they gave us a look.
See, I don’t blame them, they are really petty traders, they feed on daily sales and can’t afford to relax because they must feed their children.
We brought out Ludo and whot and asked who has played any fun game, they said no..
We then appealed and motivated them to start..
Then the faces changed.
They all started behaving like babies.
They were smiling and celebrating wins and losses.
They couldn’t believe they still had it in them as they didn’t expect that something would make them smile.
They behaved like kids, smiled, relaxed.
We then asked if there was anything that could help their business improve.
They were relaxing, enjoying a bit of refreshment and didn’t even want to stop playing their games because it was a case of them enjoying their taste of ice cream.
They eventually shared their business challenges.
We kept saying, some angels are passing and might be listening.
They just spoke casually because they have been promised a lot by people but have been disappointed.
Viola, Dr. Kunle Kakanfo, and the team stepped in. They saw people in yellow.
To cut the long story short, with financial partnership support from Ashake Foundation and the Dr kay team, we were able to give 10 widows a sum of N10,000 each….
At first, they were stunned but after the realization sunk in, they were blown away.
These women sells, roasted corn, charcoal, pap, petty things, etc, you can just imagine what 10,000 would do for their small business.
We also gave a lunch packkkkk that got everyone savory for more. It was the best October 1, celebration for the team.
I want to thank you for always supporting Ashake Foundation.. For my impeccable team, i salute.
Sincerely, yesterday, I was filled with so much joy.
It was our Independence celebration with Widows in Abuja.
More pictures on our Ashake Foundation Social media platforms..
God bless you all,” the post concluded.
Ashake foundation is a not-for-profit organization which started in 2010. It was initially conceived out of concern at the rate of Malaria outbreak among young married Women and Children in Ijagemo area of Lagos State.
Abass Latifat
