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In today’s world, we face many challenges such as poverty, violence, and human rights abuses. These such crises undermine so many things like peace, security, development, and social harmony among the people of the world, who are just trying to survive. Friendship is the simplest form of human solidarity and to confront these challenges […]
In November 2009, in recognition of the former South African President’s contribution to the culture of peace and freedom, the United Nations declared the 18th of July “Nelson Mandela International Day”. His values and his dedication to humanity with regards to the rights of children and other vulnerable groups and the fight against poverty are […]
International days are opportunities to educate the public on issues of concern, address global problems, and celebrate and reinforce the achievements of humanity. The United Nations General Assembly declared 15 July as World Youth Skills Day, to celebrate the strategic importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work, and entrepreneurship. World Youth Skills Day […]
July is the ‘Month of Joy’, and as we begin the second half of the year 2021, our partners, sponsors, and volunteers work tirelessly to help eradicate poverty and give joy and hope to those that the world has forgotten. The more you give from a place of unconditional generosity, the more joy you feel. […]
There are many opportunities available in every community to do something good for someone else. The more you give from a place of unconditional generosity, the more joy you feel. Giving makes you realize how much power you must make others feel better about themselves and their lives. InnerCity Mission (ICM), under the auspices […]
Breaking the Cycle of Poverty with COFI Studies have repeatedly shown a link between poverty and education. Family income is one of the strongest predictors available for measuring success, both in the classroom and later in life. With fewer resources and less of a focus on education at home, children growing up in poverty are […]
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 Now: End Child Labour’, which is an urgent call that children do not belong on […]
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 of our societies. InnerCity Mission, under the auspices of The Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International (COFI), […]
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 from getting to those who need it. Political unrest or conflict in a country also […]
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 world forgets. Working in partnership with local organizations in both the public and private sector […]
