Poverty is one of the greatest driving forces compelling children into the workforce. Statistics show that 152 million children are in child labour, 72 million are involved in hazardous work. This year’s World Day Against Child Labour is themed ‘Act…
The 27th of May is Children’s Day in Nigeria. It’s an international holiday that was first established in Nigeria in 1964. The date it is celebrated varies between different countries. The day marks a celebration of children, raising awareness for issues that affect children and helping us appreciate that they are the future…
There are times when help is available for the needy and vulnerable, but barriers prevent this help from reaching its rightful destination. These barriers include political unrest, economic struggles, religious differences, and technological disadvantages, all of which hinder this help…
May is our ‘Month of Illumination’, imagine a world where every human has a right to education, how completely different our world would be. Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International (COFI) strives to make an impact on the lives of those who the…
Yesterday the world marked World Malaria Day, which is an occasion to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria prevention and control. It was instituted by the World Health Organization (WHO) Member States during the…
The InnerCity Mission Home is a rescue and rehabilitation program. This residential program is a direct approach to the Shelter Program through which a stable family environment and whole-life care for indigent and vulnerable children are provided. The term ‘Whole…
Easter is about love, sacrifice, and grace. In the spirit of Easter, the InnerCity Mission (ICM), under the auspices of Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International (COFI), organized an Easter Free Market. Jesus paid it all so that the indigent can buy…
As the United Nations frontline agency in the fight against hunger, World Food Programme (WFP) brought food assistance during the year to more than 109 million people in 75 countries around the world, this is the second-highest number on record.…
Mothers are a precious gift to us and this year, to commemorate mothers and make it a special day, InnerCity Mission part of the humanitarian network, under the auspices of the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International (COFI), is running a campaign…
Yesterday saw the celebration of women worldwide as we commemorated International Women’s Day. Gloria Steinem, world-renowned feminist, journalist, and activist once explained: “The story of women’s struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization but to the…