We at the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International (COFI), put a great deal of emphasis on education, which is at the heart of the Sustainable Development Goals, as set by the United Nations. Education is a human right, a public good, and a public…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Easter is about love, sacrifice, and grace. In the spirit of Easter, the InnerCity Mission (ICM), under the auspices of Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International (COFI), organized an Easter Free Market. Jesus paid it all so that the indigent can buy…
It’s a new dawn of salvation, prosperity, blessings, and change for indigent children and families living in inner-cities. It was the Gospel Outreach to many InnerCity locations (GO2INC), and time for a great harvest of souls as many give…
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.…