The Wemije World’s Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to humanitarian service and social inclusion through a series of impactful outreach programmes carried out across communities in Osun and Oyo States over the past year.
The interventions, which cut across elderly care, widows’ empowerment, menstrual health education, food security, and seasonal relief, were executed in line with the Foundation’s mission of restoring dignity and hope to vulnerable populations.
At each stage of the programmes, the Project Officer, Miss Olamide Adekola, represented the Executive Director, Mrs Yewande Ajayi-Adeoti, where she highlighted the vision of the Foundation and the urgent need for sustained support for the less privileged.
The Foundation commenced its activities with Christmas Cheer, held on December 23, 2024, in Modakeke, Ile-Ife, targeting elderly residents within the community.
The outreach saw the distribution of cash donations to 25 elderly beneficiaries through envelopes handed out at a designated stand within the project location.
Beyond the financial support, members of the Foundation engaged the beneficiaries in warm conversations, spreading love and companionship during the festive season.
Speaking on the initiative, the Executive Director, Mrs Yewande Ajayi-Adeoti, said the Foundation considered the elderly a priority group often forgotten in society.
“Our elderly people deserve care, attention, and dignity. Christmas is not just about celebration; it is about compassion and human connection. At Wemije World’s Foundation, we believe that even a small act of kindness can restore hope and remind our seniors that they are valued,” she said.
On January 3, 2025, the Foundation extended its outreach to Edunabon with a Widows Empowerment Programme, organised in collaboration with Evang Ayedun NGO. The event featured a comprehensive support structure, beginning with medical check-ups, followed by a thanksgiving session, a fitness exercise led by a professional instructor, counselling, and emotional support activities aimed at improving the widows’ physical and mental well-being.
A fitness expert Mr Ajiboso Olatunji popularly known as Tejaay and me who took the widows through the physical exercise admonished them that their physical fitness was crucial to their overall well-being.
Food items were distributed, while beneficiaries also received Ankara fabrics and financial support to enable them sew the materials as a means of empowerment.
According to Mrs Ajayi-Adeoti, widows remain one of the most economically and socially vulnerable groups.
“Widowhood should not translate to abandonment or suffering. Our approach goes beyond handouts; it is about empowerment, healing, and rebuilding confidence. When you empower a widow, you strengthen an entire household,” she noted.
In May, the Foundation implemented “Operation Pad Her” in commemoration of World Menstrual Hygiene Day (May 28). The programme was carried out in three secondary schools, two in Osogbo and one in Ogbomoso, with a focus on menstrual hygiene education for adolescent girls.
The girls were educated on proper menstrual hygiene practices, the correct use of sanitary pads, and infection prevention. Reusable sanitary pads, which can last up to one year, were distributed, with practical demonstrations provided.
The programme featured a virtual training session on menopause, facilitated by a medical practitioner, Dr Mrs Bukola Olujide who explained the complex issues surrounding menopause and the female reproductive cycle.
In a remark, the Executive Director, Mrs Yewande Ajayi-Adeoti described menstrual health as a critical but neglected issue.
“Menstrual hygiene is not a privilege; it is a basic right. Too many girls miss school or suffer health complications due to lack of education and access. With reusable pads and proper knowledge, we are helping girls stay confident, healthy, and in school,” she stated.
The Foundation’s largest outreach of the year, “Feed the Street”, took place on August 9, 2025, in partnership with the Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME). The initiative provided 500 meals to underserved individuals across six locations in Osogbo, including Foreman Orphanage, Alawusa Mosque, Fagbewesa Church, a Qur’anic school, the Testing Ground for persons with disabilities, and Ayetoro (Sabo).
Reflecting on the outreach, the Executive Director said food security remained a pressing concern.
“Hunger strips people of dignity. Feed the Street is our response to the silent suffering on our streets. No one should go to bed hungry while others have abundance,” she said, while appreciating NASME for the partnership.
The year’s activities concluded with another Christmas Cheer outreach in Balogun Village, Ogbomoso, a border community between Kwara and Oyo States. The intervention marked the first of its kind in the village and was met with overwhelming appreciation from residents. Bags of rice were distributed, alongside a free clothing drive that brought relief and festive joy to the community.
Mrs Ajayi-Adeoti described the Balogun Village outreach as particularly emotional.
“Some communities are so remote that they are often forgotten. Seeing the joy and gratitude in Balogun Village reminded us why we do this work. Our goal is to reach the unreached and ensure that no community feels invisible,” she said.
She added that the Wemije World’s Foundation remained committed to expanding its reach and called on individuals, corporate bodies, and development partners to support its humanitarian mission.
“Impact is stronger when compassion is shared. We welcome partnerships that align with our vision of a society where everyone has the opportunity to live with dignity,” she concluded.
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