Over the last few years, the global community has made progress in including women and girls in science, however, they tend to be excluded more often than not. In order to achieve full and equal access to and participation…
It’s February and that means that you can join the InnerCity Mission to spread Love throughout February by participating in the “Acts of Love” campaign reaching children and families in dire need. These acts of love have the capacity to improve…
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…
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…
World Teachers’ Day is held annually on 5 October to celebrate all teachers around the globe. Eighteen months into the COVID-19 crisis and global pandemic, the #WorldTeachersDay2021 will focus on the support teachers need to fully contribute to the recovery…
Today we commemorate the International Day of Charity. The dictionary defines charity as the voluntary giving of help, typically in the form of money, to those in need. Charity can alleviate the worst effects of humanitarian crises and suffering, and…
Poverty and education are inextricably linked, because people living in poverty may stop going to school so they can work, which leaves them without literacy and numeracy skills they need to further their careers. Studies have repeatedly shown a link between…
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…
Join the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International as we celebrate the Global Day of Parents on June 1st. The Global Day of Parents was initiated by the United Nations (UN) in 2012 and is observed annually in honor of parents…
For years, doctors and scientists have emphasized the importance of laughter, happiness and smiles in order to remain physically and mentally healthy, but did you know that there’s a full day dedicated to smiling? Every May 31st, people around…