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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 InnerCity Mission (ICM) through her programs and initiatives is committed to ending extreme poverty […]
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by world leaders in 2015 embody a roadmap for progress that is sustainable and leaves no one behind. Today, education is at the heart of the Sustainable Development Goals, as set by the United Nations. Education is a human right, a public good, […]
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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 the humanitarian and development sector, this conference is for you. It is an avenue to […]
On the 8th of September, the world celebrated International Literacy Day (ILD). We commemorated this day to remind the international community of the importance of literacy for individuals, communities, and societies. 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, […]
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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 assist in health care, education, housing, and child protection. It also promotes the rights of […]
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 responsibility. Through various initiatives, the InnerCity Mission (ICM), under the umbrella of COFI, and network of […]
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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 poverty and education. Family income is one of the strongest predictors available for measuring success, […]
International days are opportunities to educate the public on issues of concern, address global problems, and celebrate and reinforce the achievements of humanity. The United Nations General Assembly declared 15 July as World Youth Skills Day, to celebrate the strategic importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work, and entrepreneurship. World Youth Skills Day […]
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May is our ‘Month of Illumination’, imagine a world where every human has a right to education, how completely different our world would be. Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International (COFI) strives to make an impact on the lives of those who the world forgets. Working in partnership with local organizations in both the public and private sector […]
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 Life’ care means that a long-term approach to child development is taken, and opportunities that […]
