BE THE HAND OF HOPE
At some point in life I really didn’t like the international media because they portrayed Africans as poor, sick and helpless. Whenever I tuned in to CNN or BBC, if it wasn’t a bomb attack in the Middle East or politics in the United States it would be a desperate plea for help from Africa; Children dying of starvation, others suffering from diseases or corruption which they said is the fulcrum of all our problems. This picture to me didn’t reflect the right image because I was caught up in the beauty of life and disconnected from these realities.
I stopped watching CNN for a while but that didn’t change the story, the headlines remained in block letters, shining boldly on the screens and to me it felt like a scar whenever they appeared. Shall we ever get better? This was one question I was left to answer because I learnt that if change must begin we must first change ourselves and it must start with us.
The scar got so large that I couldn’t conceal the pain of hurt whenever I crossed the 3rd mainland bridge, seeing the life beneath it; or looking out of the window of the classy Eko Hotels to see another slum just beside the sea shore. I had to accept defeat and behold the media were right after all. Millions of people live below poverty line.
Join the Community iMPACT TEAM
The greatest power we have as humans is that of Choice. We might not be able to stop the wind, but we can control the sail. The time has come for us to act and do something about our Nation, not to sit down and watch the train ride over us. We must first look around us to help the little we can, provide healthcare for the sick and education for less privileged children. We might not have the finances or the resources but we have a voice; the voice of hope with which we can break new grounds and move mountains. We can make that change happen and get our Nation back on track.
The SLUM2SchooL Project has gone past its first three stages to that point where we have over 100 children who are willing to go to school, most of which have lost the opportunity of childhood or the hope of livelihood. A lot of them never grew up to know their fathers or be loved by a mother. Just like Sosiana, a fourteen year old girl whose mother died when she was still a child and grew up in a home with two other wives, not in school and left on the streets of the slum to fend for herself. The future looks bleak for her. She is just one amongst thousands who wants to be loved again. I will never forget that question she asked “will you people come back again?”.
We have made a promise and this is the time to fulfill it. We CAN send the children back to school; get a complete school kit with 2pairs of uniforms, sports wear, sandals, canvass, exercise books and texts, stationery and a schoolbag for them. We CAN also renovate the old and dilapidated government primary school building and build a school for them in their community. We CAN be that hand of hope that they need. We CAN make that impact!
To Join the iMPACT Team, send an e-mail to slumtoschool@gmail.com OR an SMS to 08063477974 for more inquiries.
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Yes we can. We are going all out to curb this eyesore and rebuild the lives of these children and others who need help in our society. We aren’t any better off than them but for God’s grace so we must reciprocate same kind gesture to them.
This is nyc……..ve to be A̶̲̥̅ part of this!
Am a 400 level sociology student of unilag. I don’t know if there’s any one as passionate abt d masses as i do because all that is of interest to me is helpinG people.There’s extreme poverty in the land and our leaders are not taking cognisance of it. I don’t know why…..@pharays on twitter,u can follow up,i ‘ll follow back
Who won’t wanna be part of something like this? I’ll give all the support I can! And the least is to forward this on to friends! And lest we forget – Our true character will be defined/Judged by how we treat or respond to those who may never be able to help us back!
This is a very bold n inspiring step,am proud and privileged to be a part of it!
Yes we can
Dis is a great course….
This is the time we all have to stand as leaders of this great nation and give a helping hand to the less privillage in our community… nice project
Kudos to everyone who read and commented on the blog. Now is the time to take proactive efforts and strategic measures towards this cause. Let us keep up the momentum and create that impact today. #LetsActNow#
This is d reason y we were created. Τ̅☺ make impacts. I’m a part of dis
That is interesting the project!
These are the things that make a nation,the people and whatever impact we can make,that makes the difference. yes the government has its responsibilties,which it has more than once failed to carry out but we are the nation,the people and whatever little we can do collectively results in a major difference,reach places uv never imagined. this ideology of changing with our hands together is what we should spread,to the old and young. I would be honored to be part of this cos i live for two reasons God and man.
Really glad that we can see HOPE and reach out to the hopeless. We are no longer dependent on the government but asking ourselves “What we can do to help Nigeria and not what Nigeria can do for us”. God bless whoever came up with this brilliant idea and I hope my little help would put a smile on @least 10 children.
What can be more enriching in life than imparting a life for good? Time is just apt for this project. SPREAD THE WORD. YOU CAN CHANGE A LIFE TODAY. GREAT PROJECT!
What can be more enriching in life than bringing a positive turn-around in another’s life? Time is just apt for this project. SPREAD THE WORD. WE CAN CHANGE A LIFE TODAY. GREAT PROJECT!
This is a very good thng to do @ least if nt for anytin one shuld do it bcos of GOD.let me see hw I can be part of this
ill like to help
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ll luv 2 b part of dis….i Am alreadi…
YES we can…Joining this great group,1 of the easiest thing I can do …But who ever is behind this great group we need more than this if u don’t won’t anoda SCAM breaking news from the media house…We need trust ! We (if I can use the word) need more than a WORDPRESS page ..we need more than a Gmail account , we need an office/anybody’ s ouse addr, we need to be register with the Govt. We need the Group bank acct , we need the road plan, we need so many thing for us to start this ma/sir ….BTW yes we can
There are those that are taking steps to get their life back on track. They are discovering that there are those that can simply help, but out of their own fear, selfishness and judgments withhold a blessing in anothers’ life. Those that are taking steps receive judgments on actions that are only meant to be steps in the direction of doing something and making an effort. They are reaching out to see if there is even one that will reach back to lift another person, neighbor, friend, mother, sister, brother or father up to bring some comfort, peace and hope into their life.
Well done! Keep up the good work, we’re with u all d way! God bless you, God bless these kids!
Hello Volunteers and everyone, we really appreciate your virtual and physical support. we feel extremely glad about the impact we are already making and the greater impact yet to be made. We believe your extra effort will go a long way to help these kids. Let us lend out a hand of hope and begin to donate towards this cause.
@akotng: Please take time out to read our previous works, goals and mission, call us up or join us in our free medical mission/community outreach program for Wednesday. We’re passion driven and focused on impact. If Our society must change we need to act and think differently.
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Am in on this, been trying to bring this on with no success. Pls I need 2 be informed. Let’s make d changes our leader couldn’t make. Let’s show d world what true leadership means. We can do it. Let’s put smiles back on d faces of d Nigerian and African child. So help us God.
Oh My God, there are still great Nigerians…this is so so nice, because those children are the future of tomorrow . N really, with this, I think there is a chance for our nation Nigeria. Kudos to you all, n d Lord is our strenght…Yes we can do this.
This is a call to natural responsibility. I have no choice but be part of it. Yes, we CAN and we WILL!
Nice work Orandaam. Care Channel is doing similar project and the progress report is very impressive. Social entrepreneurship has it own ups and downs but we at Care Channel are strongly supporting Slum2school. Go Orandaam.
I will like to be a part of this as long as its sincere and genuine!