“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…
The Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International (COFI) commemorated the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on the 17th of October. Despite the rise in the number of people living in poverty, we believe that everyone deserves to live in dignity.…
The second edition of the InnerCity Mission 2021 Humanitarian Action Conference themed “Charting New Frontiers in Humanitarian Aid: Rethinking Collaboration, Transformation and Ownership” will be held on the 14th of October 2021. If you’re a volunteer, NGO, or stakeholder in…
It is time to focus on sending children back to school again for the new academic year. The InnerCity Mission together with the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International (COFI) which was founded by Chris Oyakhilome, are starting a new campaign to…
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.…
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…
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…
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 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…
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.…