The Chinwe Bode-Akinwande Foundation, a non-governmental organization dedicated to empowering widows and disadvantaged children, revealed that 70% of its proceeds are directed towards setting up businesses for widows and meeting their other critical needs.
This announcement was made during the “Walk4Hope2024” event in Lagos, where the foundation also urged the government to implement economic reforms and introduce policies that improve the lives of widows and other vulnerable members of society.
“Approximately 70 per cent of our proceeds go towards setting up businesses for underprivileged widows, skill acquisition training, medical outreaches, food distribution, educational support of children, and advocacy,” said Chinwe Bode-Akinwande, founder of the CBA Foundation. “Our audited books are up to date and readily available for public review.”
The foundation has been actively engaged in supporting widows since 2015, implementing initiatives across its five-point agenda.
During the event, Bode-Akinwande expressed concern over the continued mistreatment of widows in Nigerian society. “These widows are dehumanized painfully. Nothing happens because they are vulnerable,” she lamented. “This is the time to speak up, listen, represent right, and see through the solution we seek. We need to hear the plans, see actions, and see what timelines are in place. Be bold to ask the public to track and hold those in authority accountable.”
The CBA Foundation’s focus on empowering widows through business ventures, skills training, and essential support services reflects its commitment to providing sustainable solutions and improving the lives of vulnerable members of society.
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