Support the Rose of Sharon Foundation’s cause to uplift and empower widows, their children, and orphans across the country – purchase and download the song, ‘Rise Up’ on: Spotify Apple Music Deezer YouTube Music Instagram iTunes Store Tidal and lots more […]
The Rose of Sharon Foundation’s Youth Empowerment Program: Stakeholders Urge Youths to Upskill to Stay Competitive in the Evolving World of Work.
The Rose of Sharon Foundation (RoSF) hosted the 9th edition of its Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) on 24th September 2022 at a hybrid session themed, “The New Lens: Building Sustainable Solutions for Youth Employment,” in Surulere, Lagos. The event, hosted by the Founder of The Rose of Sharon Foundation, Apostle Folorunso Alakija, and anchored by […]
International Widows’ Day 2022
International Widows Day (June 23rd) is a day set aside by the United Nations (UN) to address the social, economic, cultural, and political issues that affect widows worldwide. Each year RoSF joins the world to recognize this special day by organizing programs that bring together widows and stakeholders in government, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and individuals, […]
Founnder’s Welcome Speech at the Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) 2022
The members of the Board of Trustees Our esteemed speakers and facilitators Our participants both on-site and online Gentlemen of the press Ladies and Gentlemen On behalf of the Chairman and Board of Trustees of the Rose of Sharon Foundation, it gives me great pleasure to warmly welcome you all to our Youth Empowerment Program […]
A Widow Under Siege
It was his words against theirs as the family of Kayode insisted that Hauwa is a no-go-area for him, as far as marriage is concerned. Hauwa had no previous dealings with any member of Kayode’s family, yet it was rejection at first sight as she appeared in his household. “Ladies with her kind of height […]
Our Founder’s interview with Channels Television
The Founder of the Rose of Sharon Foundation (RoSF), Apostle Folorunso Alakija during an interview with Channels Television, spoke on the plight of widows and orphans in Nigeria as well as the role of the Rose of Sharon Foundation in providing succor to vulnerable people in the society. Watch the full report:
Founder’s Address – ROSF International Widows’ Day 2020
We warmly welcome you all to the RoSF International Widow’s Day 2020. The United Nations observes 23rd June as International Widows’ Day, to draw attention to the voices and experiences of widows and to galvanise the unique support that they need. Our Founder, Mrs. Folorunso Alakija has a very important message for us.
ROSF International Widows’ Day 2020
International Widows’ Day is a time set aside and ratified by the United Nations (UN) to address the poverty and injustice faced by millions of widows and their dependents with the primary aim of raising awareness to the global issues of widowhood. The Rose of Sharon Foundation is spiritually mandated and committed to […]
Happy Workers’ Day 2020
No work is insignificant. All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity as well as importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence. – Martin Luther King, Jr. Wishing you a Happy Workers’ Day from all of us at the Rose of Sharon Foundation! There is dignity in Labour! #ROSF #RoseOfSharonFoundation
Happy New Month – May 2020
Welcome to May, the 5th month of the year. It’s easy to overlook the positive, and get bogged down with all the negativity in the world. Tell us one thing you’re thankful for this new month. #ROSF #RoseOfSharonFoundation





