In line with its mission of engendering financial independence and educational opportunities amongst women, widows and orphans through schemes and programmes that assure greater self-esteem and ease of socio-economic integration, the Rose of Sharon Foundation (RoSF) has empowered scores of widows and market women in the Ikorodu area of Lagos
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Rose of Sharon Foundation advocates for Widows’ Rights with its Widows’ Rights Program
Lagos, Nigeria. October 11,2023. In keeping with its vision of promoting widows’ rights and attaining a more equitable and just society for Nigerian widows, Rose of Sharon Foundation (ROSF), a leading non-governmental organization in Nigeria has held its bi-annual widows rights stakeholders’ sensitization and advocacy program, titled Widowhood Rights Program
Rose of Sharon Foundation Launches School Engagement Program to Empower Educators and Support Traumatized Children
Lagos, Nigeria; June 20, 2023. The Rose of Sharon Foundation (RoSF), a non-profit and faith-based organization dedicated to alleviating the burdens faced by widows and orphans, has launched a new initiative called the School Engagement Program (SEP). This program is aimed at school administrators and teachers to enhance their capacity
The ROSE OF SHARON FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH NIGERIAN WOMEN ASSOCIATION VERONA, ITALY, ON EYEFON PROJECT 2023 ON IRREGULAR MIGRATION AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Lagos, Nigeria; May 15, 2023. The Rose of Sharon Foundation (RoSF) partnered with the Nigerian Women Association Verona (NWAV), Italy, on the EYEFON Project. This is a key initiative of NWAV, funded by the Italian Ministry of Interior. The aim of the project was to raise awareness about the risks
Rose of Sharon Foundation Task Youths to Invest in Self-development for Career Growth
Lagos, Nigeria; April 22, 2023. Nigerian youths have been urged to invest in self-development to prepare for the future of work and career growth. This was the submission of speakers during the Rose of Sharon Foundation’s (ROSF) bi-annual Youth Empowerment Programme (YEP) convened by Apostle Folorunso Alakija on Saturday, April
Rose of Sharon Foundation Hosts Free Bi-Annual Healthcare Program for Widows, their Children, and Orphans
Lagos, Nigeria; February 13, 2023. The Rose of Sharon Foundation (ROSF), in partnership with CHECK Medicals, a healthcare organization with skilled medical personnel and facilities, recently held its bi-annual healthcare program for widows, their children, and orphans. The program which was designed to provide sustainable physical, mental, and emotional health
Rose of Sharon Foundation: Partner with us to alleviate the sufferings of widows and orphans; Alakija charges corporate organisations, individuals.
Lagos. Nigeria. November 13, 2022 The Founder of the Rose of Sharon Foundation, Apostle Folorunso Alakija, has called on public-spirited individuals and corporate organizations to partner with the Rose of Sharon Foundation in its quest to help alleviate the sufferings and plight of widows and orphans across Nigeria. Apostle Alakija
Rise Up! Onyeka Onwenu teams up with Rose of Sharon Foundation to drum up support for widows, release new song
Lagos, Nigeria; October 26, 2022. Renowned Nigerian, singer/songwriter, actress, and human rights activist Onyeka Onwenu today announced the official release of ‘Rise Up,’ a new song written and produced in partnership with the Rose of Sharon Foundation (RoSF). The soulful and deeply inspiring song, which carries the ever-classic Afro-pop signature
The Rose of Sharon Foundation promotes widows rights, holds its bi-annual Widowhood Rights Stakeholder’s Sensitization and Advocacy Program in Lagos
In keeping with its vision of promoting widows’ rights and attaining a more equitable society for Nigerian widows, the Rose of Sharon Foundation (RoSF) held its bi-annual Widowhood Rights Program (WRP), a widows rights stakeholders’ sensitization and advocacy program in Lagos recently. The program, which is the year’s second edition,
The Rose of Sharon Foundation Creates Sustainable Solutions for Widows Financial Independence. – Trains 79 widows in Hydrographic Water Transfer Printing in Lagos.
Lagos, Nigeria; August 5, 2022. In keeping with its core objective of empowering and uplifting widows in the country, the Rose of Sharon foundation, the brainchild of Apostle Folorunso Alakija, recently trained a total of 79 widows, including some of their children, in hydrographic-water transfer printing in Lagos. The two-day
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