My Communities

Aminu drank to his fill, smiled and asked for another cup of water. He was thirsty from playing football. His brother scoped another cup of the usual brown coloured liquid and passed it to him.

#WaterIsLife

Hot tears flowed from her bloodshot eyes, as she stared at the table in utter disbelief.
Food! she finally croaked as waves of giggles escaped from her thin lips. #FightingHunger

This is good

This is good

Clutching her notebook, Paye ran fast.

When the fogs cleared up, her school was gone, burned to the ground.

Then, in the distance, she heard gunshots.

Violence against women and girl child is what we cannot under emphasize. It’s critical and need to be condemned in our society.
The role of a woman in a family is numerous, and cannot be hiding. Women are salt of the world.

Having gotten her result with A's,
She happily went to party with her friends.
Jumping and laughing on her way back home.

The voice roared "Where are you coming from by this time of the day?"

With tears and fears, she hurriedly ran in awaiting her punition from the wicked step father.

#SavetheGirlChild.

Having gotten her result with A's,
She happily went to party with her friends.
Jumping and laughing on her way back home.

A voice roared "Where are you coming from by this time of the day?"

With tears and fears, she hurriedly ran in awaiting her punition from her wicked step father.

#savetheGirlChild

The gender gap in the digital space has increased by more than 90% globally between the male and female genders. This resulted in a significant digital skills gap in schools throughout Nigeria, Rwanda, Asia, South Africa, Cameroon, and other countries.

Hope is a young girl from the African continent who aspires to be a computer technician and to train young girls like herself in digital skills.

The advocacy for breaking down barriers to digital skills went viral, and as a result, the digital hub foundation received a grant to provide digital skills to 50 females, including both basic digital skills for secondary school girls and advanced skills for women and girls for employability.

Hope was able to participate in these training programs and had access to the tools she needed to learn and develop herself in the field of technology, gaining mentorship from the program's various coaches and learning how to develop a website as a result. She was later assigned to two students to teach in the program after excelling in her classes.

Hope began her own training program with five students and grew it to eight with the assistance of mentors.
#DigitalSkills
#BreakingGenderBarriers
#Skillsup
#EqualLearning

It's really hard to make such a short story

She was smiling, her thoughts seemed far away in a beautiful place.
“Give me my food”, her husband shouted.
Terrified, she went to the kitchen crying # childmarriage

Speaking like a queen in front of million people,
Applause Applause Applause

Wake up! Wake up!
Mom, ???
Time to go School.
#dreamscomestrue

Young people are misunderstood and mostly mistaken for miscreants.
Education and Training are changing all this.
Their creativity and innovation have been exposed.
#Hope

Elsie hungrily sat under the big mango tree hopeless ; where will she get food to eat?
Join us for football training shouted Joe.
She look up hopefully: food is usually given after training sessions.
#Hungerthreat.

He was sitting on the roadside and waiting for the customer to come so that he polishes his shoes and earn money. His stomach is growling because he hasn't eaten since last night. When he was waiting for the customer a man come and asked the boy, "Hey little boy, how are you?" The boy smiled because it was the first time that someone came and asked him how he is doing. The boy replied, "I am good Sir, Thanks and how are you doing?" The man replied, "I am good my dear." And why are polishing the shoes at the age when you need to go to school? The little boy said, "Sir I won't go to school I only polish shoes to have food and the only single meal I have to eat in a day. When the man heard the boy he was shocked that he only ate once a day. So he gives me some extra money so he will eat at least three meals a day. The boy rejected the extra amount and gave him back and said I earn money with my faithfulness not to tell people my story and get sympathy and earn money. The man smiles and wish the good for his future and go from there.

Unskilled and unambitious youths, this is the norm for rural places. The situation looks impossible and hopeless so many young people have little access to school and social places. Youths only opt to go into early marriages where the story of poverty takes another turn. Duku Skills & Fund Empowerment steps in and the narrative changes schools are made accessible, and youths are provided with essentials a turnaround comes upon a village creativity and productivity saturates areas then poverty is gone at that instance.

Tracy is gone

child malnutrition

"Oh, she is bleeding!" yelled Mary
"Give her a towel" said her mother
#endperiodpoverty

Cries of children echo across the valley.
Mama Zafy tears up. “Cries of sickness
have turned to cries of joy from healthy families.”
#EndingInfantDeaths

You do a great job of switching from one emotion to another in the middle!

Very powerful!!

A "Burger"

But turned a Beggar

All to make their old age Better.

#BlessedAgedFounder

"it's 12am and my 5th birthday"
"oh Mummy will not be getting me any presents, she said there is no money"
#Economicempowermentforwomen"

Adorned on bridal jewelries, she took her life. #childmarriage

Core positive messages:

fearful (opening) - happy (ending)

Her eyes were blurry and the road ahead looked bleak. A ray of light comes saying "don't be afraid"

Then a smile spread across her sweet cheeks

The time is running, he hesitance to pull the trigger
He took a deep breath
"I had to shoot it now", he tought.

Everyone shook!

He's now the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Gold Medal of Shooting
#Shootyourshot #Theolympic2020

A young girl looks up at the sky, defeated.

"Congratulations, you did it!" exclaimed the supervisor.

Proud, she had confidence in herself to create the life she wanted to live. #WomanEmpowerment

A girl with a passion for education
She faces challenges as she strives to learn
With support from our program, she now thrives #EmpowerHerEducation

Grown gibbon Chung-ruth can no longer stay in his parents’ territory
With only a few released gibbons and their offspring in Angkor, how will he find a partner?
Captured and released into lady A-ping’s territory, he now has a chance at love

#WildlifeReintroduction

It's Toms first birthday party! He closed his eyes, made a wish and blew all the 10 candles on his birthday cake! #GAININGCHILDHOODAGAIN

Open: A young girl dreams of becoming a doctor.
Twist: Her family cannot afford to send her to school.
Close: Through a scholarship from our organization, she fulfills her dream. #EducationForAll

nice! history

Envolva-se!

So many broken pieces of glass everywhere....LIGHTS OFF....the best animated art work of the year
#ART AT ITS BEST#

NICE...LOVE THIS

"They never call back" Those were the words of Tunde stepping out of the office from his interview.
Now his words are, "They will call back!"
#LearnontheJob

Open: Maria, a determined student from a remote village, dreams of education. 🌟

Twist: No school nearby! But a volunteer builds a classroom, illuminating Maria's path. 🏫

Close: Maria's laughter echoes through the new classroom. Knowledge opens doors! 📚

#hashtag: #EducationEmpowers

Open: A young girl, Nisha, dreams of education but faces barriers.
Twist: A volunteer, Mia, starts a crowdfunding campaign for Nisha's schooling.
Close: With the funds raised, Nisha goes to school, fulfilling her dream!
#EducationForAll

The applause again, only louder this time.
Her arched smile suggested as mum rocked her with the Rake out of her dream.
How much audience was it this time? Sighing, Mum said, "Your dream is probably the only place where your beautiful voice will ever be appreciated."

#platformsforchildren

Juan Andrés se despierta con la vibración su móvil, de un sueño profundo y reparador, pero su mundo está en completo silencio.

Más tarde, ingresa a la ducha, se baña, el agua resbala en su cuerpo, Juan la siente, pero no logra escucharla.

Sale de la ducha, se viste, se peina, y llega el momento en que un sonido explosivo se enciende...

' She struggled with Life and death; barely without family relatives assistance. Years later, became a successful entrepreneur '.

He smiled sheepishly after selling the last orange in the tray, counting the money he made all day, $20, he murmured, this is huge.
"Steven!!" Screamed from afar his friend from secondary school who is now an accountant, trying to approach him with his Mercedes Benz.
With teary eyes, Steven covered his eyes with the tray and went another route. #PrioritizingEducation

He smiled sheepishly after selling the last orange in the tray, counting the money he made all day, $20, he murmured, this is huge.
"Steven!!" Screamed from afar his friend from secondary school who is now an accountant, trying to approach him with his Mercedes Benz.
With teary eyes, Steven covered his eyes with the tray and went another route. #PrioritizingEducation

He smiled sheepishly after selling the last orange in the tray, counting the money he made all day, $20, he murmured, this is huge.
"Steven!!" Screamed from afar his friend from secondary school who is now an accountant, trying to approach him with his Mercedes Benz.
With teary eyes, Steven covered his eyes with the tray and went another route. #PrioritizingEducation

Tears slowly rolled down her eyes...

She did it!

She had passed the bar exam and was now officially a lawyer!

#lawgraduate

It's almost Christmas, the Sun had set, and the Simmons were driving home for the family dinner.

''B-A-N-G!!!!'' A loud crash and blackout.

Claire woke up in the hospital, her children were all dead.

#stopdrunkdriving

It's almost Christmas, the Sun had set, and the Simmons were driving home for the family dinner.

''B-A-N-G!!!!'' A loud crash and blackout.

Claire woke up in the hospital, her children were all dead.

#stopdrunkdriving

Amidst Ukraine's war-torn Vuhledar, Nadia, known as 'Hope,' found solace in a basement. Fresh bread, a symbol of hope from LHI, bridged despair in this war-ravaged town. Join us in our mission of healing and resilience. Will you be the light in Ukraine's darkest times? 🇺🇦❤️ #HopeForHumanity #SupportUkraine

Open: She worked tirelessly to provide safe homes for abandoned animals. #AnimalRights

Twist: One day, she found a puppy in a box by the roadside. It was, unlike any canine species she had ever seen. #Innovation

Close: She fostered it and researched breed traits until it became her organization's mascot for genetic diversity. #AdoptDontShop

In a world cloaked in shadows, Praise once stood alone, his dreams obscured by doubt. Blind to his purpose, he yearned for a guiding light.
But Fate Foundation, with its unwavering mission, beckoned. It offered Praise not just a job, but a chance to illuminate a path filled with purpose.
As an IT Services Officer, he embarked on a formidable journey, merging the realms of technology and social impact. With determination as his compass, he carved a digital bridge, connecting aspiring entrepreneurs to their dreams.
With each support given to clients, Praise painted a brighter future, not only for himself but for countless others. The once-muted dreams now resonated with hope.
In the end, amidst challenges and triumphs, Praise discovered that his purpose was not hidden in darkness but revealed through the light of impact. And together with Fate Foundation, he illuminated a path of success, one entrepreneur at a time.

Hopeless Zakia as head of a household with 5 small children is struggling to provide food for her children and send them to school. she is selected as one of the beneficiaries that UNFAO funded in Afghanistan by providing her a poultry kit. She is now happy that can provide for her family of mostly children and dreams
better future for them.
#Job Creation

Matli goes to school along with some girls from her neighborhood, her school is 2 kms away from her house, Malti doesn't have proper footwear to put on while going the school, she got books, note books and uniform from the school, Malti is very happy to get all these from the school. But now her shoes are broken as she have to walk about 4 kms daily, still she goes to school in broken shoes. There are many children are like Malti in her village those walk miles and miles to attend the primary school located far away from her house. Like Malti , there are other Maltis in the village those are happily go to school, sometimes in broken shoes and sometimes barefoot too.Malti doesn't have proper shoes to wear so that she can walk through to hilly terrain to attend her school, she got hurts on her feet so many times, she cries and she and her family has no solution as the economic condition of her family is a challenge for her parents not to provide for the basic needs of Malti and other siblings, The school is far located from her house is a another challenge that Malti has. The low income of the family.
A field worker in the organization when on day met Malti on my way I looked at her broken shoes and asked her to replace her shoes. Malti said that her parents do not have enough money to buy a new pair of shoes, and asked to visit her parents in the evening about her family. The field worker met Malti at her house and asked her if she is interested to wear second hand shoes so he will arrange for her? She replied that she wants to go school without hurting her feet. Worker guided her parents about the guaranteed employment schemes for 250 days and helped them to understand the govt scheme and process too, he too collected Malti’s parents documents for process.
After few days Malti got shoes the one the field worker arranged for her. Now Malti’s parents also got labour work for 250 days under the govt scheme and they are earning Rs. 300/- per day. After few days Malti got new shoes too.
There are many other people from labour class are enraged for the same scheme by the field worker after Maltis story, whenever the field worker sees any children in the community who are derived of the basic needs, the worker is ready to help the community.

Malti doesn't have proper shoes to wear so that she can walk through to hilly terrain to attend her school, she got hurts on her feet so many times, she cries and she and her family has no solution as the economic condition of her family is a challenge for her parents not to provide for the basic needs of Malti and other siblings, The school is far located from her house is a another challenge that Malti has. The low income of the family.
A field worker in the organization when on day met Malti on my way I looked at her broken shoes and asked her to replace her shoes. Malti said that her parents do not have enough money to buy a new pair of shoes, and asked to visit her parents in the evening about her family. The field worker met Malti at her house and asked her if she is interested to wear second hand shoes so he will arrange for her? She replied that she wants to go school without hurting her feet. Worker guided her parents about the guaranteed employment schemes for 250 days and helped them to understand the govt scheme and process too, he too collected Malti’s parents documents for process.
After few days Malti got shoes the one the field worker arranged for her. Now Malti’s parents also got labour work for 250 days under the govt scheme and they are earning Rs. 300/- per day. After few days Malti got new shoes too.
There are many other people from labour class are enraged for the same scheme by the field worker after Maltis story, whenever the field worker sees any children in the community who are derived of the basic needs, the worker is ready to help the community.

Chidinma is a 28-year-old entrepreneur who started her business as a hubby in the harsh Nigerian business space. As passionate as she was, she underestimated the basic knowledge needed to float a successful business in Nigeria and within two years, she was bankrupt.
When Chidinma was introduced to our six-month incubation programme, she gained the knowledge to boost her business. She understood how to separate her personal finances from her business finances. She registered her business and opened a bank account.
Our six-month incubation programme is very hands-on, and students are taught identified business success principles. At the end of each cohort, there's a business pitch, and successful participants are given some grant to invest in their business.
Our programme has been running for six years, and out of the 360 entrepreneurs who graduated, about 280 have grown from bootstrap companies to employers of labour and, ultimately, helping to reduce the unemployment rate in the country.
What are you waiting for if you are a startup that needs some guidance? Sign up today, and let’s get you the life principles you need to become a successful business owner.

"Sei una delusione" disse l'uomo alla figlia di diciassette anni Innocent. Lei è rimasta incinta e non può proseguire gli studi perchè dovrà occuparsi poi del bambino.
Grazie ai progetti di supporto alla ripresa degli studi per le giovani madri, dopo la nascita del bambino, Innocent potrà finire la scuola.
#literacyday

"You are a disappointment, now you won't be able to study," the man told his daughter Innocence.
She, hurt, picked up the books her father had thrown at her and left the house full of shame.
#literacyday

            He heard police car alarm near his window.
                    Door slammed; this is a Kid.
                 They took him to hospital.

                         #negletedboy

Nice stories

"So this is how I die." This were the words that raced through Rashmi's mind as she fell head first down the stairs. She was crying and wailing at the same time, fear engulfed her. This was her husband, someone she trusted who was doing this to her. She thought about how her children's lives would be if she were gone as She gave out one last yell before passing out.
Luckily for her, a good neighbor heard her pleas and came to her rescue. She was admitted at the nearest hospital and was able to make a full recovery. we took her in and six months later she was able to be on her feet, selling bracelets and necklaces. She was able to pick her children from the abusive home and start life afresh with the little she makes. She is contented and happy not be living looking over her shoulders all the time.
#end genderbased violence

The messiah gave the hungry child one
The child collected it and was saved for life
That's what a book does to you

A teenage named Chris was working at the local grocery store as a bag boy, just trying to get through each day, when a man invited him to come work at their local computer science summer camp. Chris didn’t know anything about computer science, but from working at the camp, he started learning. The next summer he came back as a camp counselor, and again the next summer. When Chris graduated high school, he went to an esteemed university as a cybersecurity major. This was only possible because of computer science initiatives and programs provided by the community for ALL students, no matter their background or home life. Can you make a difference today in a child’s future? #CSforALL

Sarah happily receives a specially packed parcel from her office

Oh my God! she screamed as she opens it, it has happened!

Sarah slumps, muttering termination letter? why?
#office,#termination letter

She put her hand joyfully around Nana.

"Step back.' Nana yelled with irritation.

She stepped back and looked at the shell of a woman she once knew.

its a good idea.

In a town where dreams bloomed like wildflowers, "Flickers Of Hope Foundation" a nonprofit organization sought to nurture young minds through scholarships. Among them was Jack, a quiet student with a fire for knowledge burning in his eyes. His aspirations danced with the stars.

As the scholarship announcement neared, WHISPERS OF CERTAINTY ENVELOPED THE TOWN; JACK WAS THE DESTINED RECIPIENT , BUT FATE HAD OTHER PLANS.

The day arrived, hearts racing with anticipation. Shock rippled through the crowd as Jack's name wasn't called. Disbelief clouded the air, hope shattered into a thousand fragments.

Yet, in a stunning turn of events, Jack stood up, a grin painting his face. "This isn't the end," he declared, igniting a spark of determination.

In the aftermath, the town witnessed an unexpected metamorphosis. Jack, unfazed by defeat, rallied the community. His resilience turned disappointment into an opportunity to rally support for others like him.

"Flickers Of Hope Foundation" was forever changed. Jack's unwavering spirit not only inspired but galvanized the town. In his journey, they found a story beyond awards—a tale of resilience, unity, and the power to uplift others.

And so, despite the unexpected twist, the legacy of Jack's resilience flourished, ensuring that the impact of the scholarships surpassed mere academic achievement, embracing the spirit of resilience and communal support.

And so "FLICKERS OF HOPE FOUNDATION" vowed to nurture not just scholars but resilient souls like Jack_ individuals who despite the twist of fate would always find the light to guide their path.

#Scholars, #Resilient, #Hopeforthehopeless

good one

In a stunning turn of events, Jack stood up, a grin painting his face. "This isn't the end," he declared, igniting a spark of determination.

In a stunning turn of events, Jack stood up, a grin painting his face. "This isn't the end," he declared, igniting a spark of determination.

I'd just began Primary 2, then Boko Haram burnt my school. Now I hawk groundnuts in the streets. #girlchildeducation

Rather tragic

dating for long, everyone was joyous its finally time to walk down the isle

Not until the second genotype result came
They were both confirmed to be AS genotype and the hope of a wedding not far fetched came down crashing

#Genotypemismatch

In a small coastal village, Mia discovered a weathered diary buried in the sand during her morning beach walk. The first page spoke of a hidden treasure, the key to which lay in the heart of the village's annual festival.

As Mia delved deeper into the diary's cryptic entries, she realized the treasure wasn't material wealth but a long-forgotten tradition that once bound the villagers together. The festival, now a mere tourist attraction, had lost its soul over the years.

Determined to revive the true spirit of the festival, Mia rallied the villagers, sharing the diary's insights. Together, they rediscovered the joy of communal celebration, forging connections that transcended generations. The once-fading tradition now flourished, proving that the real treasures were the bonds we create.

Is this a dream? Am I really who just got awarded?

These were the thoughts ruminating through Adams' mind. Struggling to start his business, Adams was dejected until a friend of his told him he didnt have to live from hands to mouth. Adams was diligent and hardworking but he had nothing to show for this. He was constantly spending as he earned. He wanted to get external funding but had no financial books to present.
His friend told him of DESTINY, a business school that remoulds and hand-hold. Eze was an alumni who was thriving in the same business Adams struggled with. Eze enrolled Adams in the paid programme and withing three months of the programme and being linked with mentor, Adams story changed.
He now separates personal finance from business and is an employer of labour. Adams was awarded the most resilient business man of the year and he has DESTINY to thank for that.

Desirre to scale up your business, enroll today

She nervously opened the email.

Alas! admission at last

She finally gained admission to her dream course.

#resilience

She nervously opened the email.

Alas! admission at last

She finally gained admission to her dream course.

#resilience

In a small village, where dreams whispered through the winds, a child named Aisha yearned for education.

The arrival of a dedicated volunteer, Sara, ignited the flame of learning with books and laughter.

Aisha's eyes sparkled, now armed with knowledge, destined to reshape her world.
#EducationForAll

Succinctly put together.

Drain and trembling at the edge of a cliff, those eyes where on her. she screamed while she falls." Dup, every where was so dark the cold water piercing through her skin, she would never try this again not in her life. if not for her friends who she wanted to please but at least she got to face her fear of heights.

Malaria kills.
But Raincoat insurance saves lives.
#healthinsurance

Who wouldn't want value for their money?

Use my tax judiciously, and you'll see me happily complying!

#Taxmatters #usetaxwisely

In the heart of Africa, Kofi's dreams were as vast as the savannah.
Limited resources couldn't dim his spark. A mobile classroom brought knowledge to his doorstep.
Kofi, now a beacon of change, spreads wisdom under the African sun. #Educationforall

Volunteering for the Hope for the needy is actually one of the best moments of my life, especially on that faithful day when we reached out to 13 years old girl with sight issues by giving her some reading equipment and enrolling her back to school. Many lives have been touched through this same means and we hope to impact into so many life more.

Food insecurity. Climate change. Industrialization. Skill shortages. Food insecurity.
That was 2024.
.Food security. Flourishing ecosystems. Localized food. Skilled leaders.
This is 2044.
#YouthLeadership

Open: A weary child longs for education in a remote village.

Twist: A volunteer brings books, igniting hope and learning.

Close: Dreams bloom, changing futures one page at a time. #EducationForAll

She watched him take his last breath as she held on to him tightly and screamed from her lungs. The neighborhood knew that it was just the beginning of many more woes, but the R4S team brought hope

Open: A girl dreams of school.
Twist: War displaces her.
Close: Refugee camp. Mobile classroom.
#EducationMatters

Open: A girl dreams of school.
Twist: War displaces her.
Close: Refugee camp. Mobile classroom.
#EducationMatters

Open: A girl dreams of school.
Twist: War displaces her.
Close: Refugee camp. Mobile classroom.
#EducationMatters

Open: A girl dreams of school.
Twist: War displaces her.
Close: Refugee camp. Mobile classroom.
#EducationMatters

Open: A girl dreams of school.
Twist: War displaces her.
Close: Refugee camp. Mobile classroom.
#EducationMatters

Open: A girl dreams of school.
Twist: War displaces her.
Close: Refugee camp. Mobile classroom.
#EducationMatters

All the little ones happy waiting for the school bus
He, he is waiting for the bus that goes to the textile factory.
#stopthechildexploitation

YOUR MIND IS SICK!

But we're here to help!

Check you mental health today!

#MindMatters

I have two versions:

I thought I couldn’t survive without alcohol.
My recovery coach met me where I was, asking what I wanted.
Now, I thrive in recovery.
#SupportRecoveryCoaches

AND

I was hungover, bedridden, piecing last night together.
My recovery coach met me where I was, walking baby steps alongside me.
Now I’m present, awake, building for tomorrow.
#SupportRecoveryCoaches

Anxious, shaking, too scared to really read the piece of paper.
The one that will define my future.

“Candidate qualifies for National Senior Certificate.”
#engagedparentsandteachers #vocationaltraining #involvedparents

"I almost gave up on sustainable farming, then I found LF,"
she said while organizing the organic diverse food baskets.

Young Jaden took a deep breath and said to himself.
'Now I am in the position to divert all public resources and funds to myself and no one else!'

Have you learned nothing from the anti-corruption classes in school? Jaden's friend inquired.

Fine, Jaden replied, I will ensure I do right by everyone.
#promoteintegrityinchildren

This is well-written with a great twist! Well done

Rain lashed the mud hut. Amina (12) dreamt of school, not chores. World Relief volunteer Eliza arrived, a ray of sunshine. Now, Amina learns & builds a future. #EducateGirlsMW