Every year on the 4th of February, the International Day of Human Fraternity seeks to promote cultural and religious tolerance. When Chris Oyakhilome founded the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International (COFI) in 2004, he saw a need to ensure that…
Education is a priority for indigent children and can help end the cycle of poverty. Studies have repeatedly shown a link between poverty and education. Today, the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International (COFI), together with the world is celebrating the fourth…
As we approach the International Day of Education later this month, our founding father, Chris Oyakhilome has continuously stated that the number one opportunity for a way out of poverty for indigent children is education. One of the pivotal…
As we start a new school semester, let’s consider the many aspects that contribute to a healthy lifestyle that we at the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International (COFI) believe is every child’s right. Feeding Programs The InnerCity Mission, under…
Chris Oyakhilome, the founder of the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International (COFI), put a great deal of emphasis on education when he said: “For indigent children, Education is the number one opportunity for a way out of poverty.” At…
Just after midnight on New Year’s Eve, Chris Oyakhilome, founder of the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International (COFI) announced the Star Prize Winner of the Future Africa Leaders Award for 2021 (FALA). Ten winners were announced, each receiving $10,000 out of…
Through the NGO the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International (COFI), its founding father, Chris Oyakhilome, has actualized his vision and dream to make a difference in the lives of those the world has forgotten. Always at the core of COFI, is the elimination of hunger and…
As we approach the New Year and Christmas is behind us, it is important to remember that there are so many less fortunate people around the world. Christmas gives us the opportunity to touch lives with God’s love and through the…
It is 8 days to go until the next Star Prize Award winner of FALA 2021 is announced, adding to a long list of young individuals who are changing the face of Africa. It was an exciting night for…
Each year the Future Africa Leaders Foundation (FALF) identifies young leaders who are positively impacting their communities, society, and Africa. The program seeks to recognize and reward young men and women whose exemplary leadership skills have been utilized in developing solutions…