“Every child is your child”, was a profound statement made by our founder Chris Oyakhilome in 2004. This statement birthed the InnerCity Mission for Children (ICM), under the auspices of the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International (COFI). “Remember, every child is…
Eradicating poverty has always been a top priority at the InnerCity Mission. The InnerCity Mission has had remarkable achievements over the years, which are clear testimonies of the unwavering commitment to finding lasting solutions to the issue of poverty. “Global…
It’s amazing what one pair of new shoes can do in the life of an indigent child. Many indigent children have different sad stories of how a torn or old shoe has made their life so difficult, from being laughed…
As the world celebrates Father’s Day we want to acknowledge and celebrate our founding father, Chris Oyakhilome, who is a beacon of light to indigent children all over the world. On Father’s Day each year, children acknowledge and appreciate their…
As a child-centered organization, our mission at the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International (COFI) is to create an environment where every child survives, lives above poverty, and becomes an active participant in socio-economic development irrespective of race, color, or gender. The…
American historian and activist, Howard Zinn, said: “We don’t have to engage in grand heroic actions to participate in the process of change. Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people can transform the world.” This is the vision of…
The commissioning of a tuition-free mission school in the Murbai Community, Taraba State, North-east Nigeria, under the auspices of the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International (COFI) is part of the vision of founder Chris Oyakhilome for breaking the cycle of poverty.…
Earlier last week, devastating floods and landslides affected Southern and South-Eastern South Africa, particularly the Provinces of KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape, with a death toll of over 443 people in KwaZulu-Natal. Over 40,000 people have been displaced, while nearly 4,000…
World Health Day is commemorated each year on the 7th of April. This year, after living through the COVID-19 pandemic, a polluted planet and an increasing incidence of diseases, the theme for #WorldHealthDay2022 is ‘Our Planet, Our Health’. We are…
This week we celebrated Mothers Day and paid tribute at the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International (COFI) to all the wonderful “mothers” out there who make a big difference in so many lives. “Mothers” Come in Many Forms The meaning of being…