Philip is a 16 year old boy from Ogun State, whom we first met at Kuramo Beach in 2011, when we were doing ‘Breakfast and Talk’ on Saturdays. He was always an outspoken young man, and had lots of experience on the streets, because he had been on his own for a very long…
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A Different Kind of Celebration
More and more of our friends are choosing a different kind of celebration for their birthdays. It is heartwarming to see that there are people out there who are ready to give to those who cannot afford to give them back. Last weekend, on Sunday the 13th of January, Toyin Eribake turned 30 years old. …
Fair Life Africa is TWO!!!
Today, Fair Life Africa Foundation celebrates two years of operation. It has been a rewarding two years, lots of hard work, lots of fun and lots of transformation. We couldn’t have done it without our faithful partners, friends and volunteers. Recommend Fair Life Africa to your friends and family today. Thank you for all your…
First Annual Christmas Party!
On the 23rd of December 2012, Fair Life Africa Foundation held its first ever Annual Christmas Party at the CCC Respite Home, Lekki. The party was to mark the end of the year, celebrate Christmas with the children and their families united, and also give supporters a chance to meet those they are helping, and…
Guilt Stricken Again..?
At Christmas time, it is easy to be stressed out, anxious or worried. Sometimes, it is the burden of guilt in realising that another year has passed, and you’re far from achieving the year’s resolution to be a better you. With work and family pressures, charity must have been the last thing on your mind….
Derek’s Story
Written and published with permission Hi, my name is Derek* (this is not my real name :)), and I am 13 years old. I will be 14 on the 7th of December. I am a Nigerian, originally from Sokoto State. I learnt about Fair Life Africa Foundation from one of my friends at Oshodi, who…
Starting The Christmas Season Right
If the way a month starts is anything to go by, December will be FANTASTIC month!! On the morning of the 1st of December, Fair Life Africa kids received a wonderful surprise! No, it wasn’t Father Christmas… It was humble Mrs Emerhor, coming to share provisions with the Home. She came unannounced and left with…
November’s MBP – Wish You Were Here!!
Written by Ayodele Akintimehin and Ufuoma Emerhor Ayo and Tope organised the party, with an agenda for Fun Fun Fun!! They incorporated a spelling bee to aid the children’s learning and also ‘sock mania’, which the children loved. There was a buzz when the spelling bee started 🙂 Five of the boys won the first…
November Babies!!
We wish all November celebrants a Happy Birthday Month!! So many friends connected to the organisation were born in this noble month. In the Emerhor family alone (the founding family of Fair Life Africa), they celebrated three birthdays!! Onajite Emerhor, Ufuoma’s sister, was born on the 18th, Chief (Mrs) Emerhor was born on the 24th and…
Friends Make The Difference
They say it takes a community to raise a baby… Well, it takes a team to accomplish a mission! We have such a team of committed staff, and volunteers and also givers. We can’t talk about our work without recognising the contributions of those who motivate, inspire and encourage us with their provisions and their…
What A Joy Sharing Brings
Written by Nishola Akinyera Most times we tend to under-estimate the weight a simple gesture of kindness carries, though this is all it takes to make the world a better place. Pastor Victor Enyingwa and Pastor (Mrs) Williams visited the Respite Home with youthful members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Generation Jesus…
Celebrating Children’s Day 2012
Today, Fair Life Africa Foundation’s CEO spoke at Child Rights Foundation’s programme to mark the Universal Children’s Day. The event, held at Caro Favoured School, Ajegunle, was themed ‘Advocacy For The Rights Of The Child’, and was organised in partnership with Unicef Nigeria. Ms Ufuoma Emerhor was invited to speak with the hundreds of children…
The Rising Star 