Whitefield Foundation, a social enterprise committed to reducing poverty and expanding access to quality education, has ended its yearly ‘Season of Giving’ outreach, where it impacted over 1,000 disadvantaged individuals in Lagos.
The outreach, held in the premises of St. Agnes Nursery & Primary School, St. Patrick’s Primary School, and St. Dominic’s Primary School, Sabo, Yaba, brought together pupils, teachers of the schools, families, and community members for encouragement, and community engagement, among others.
In a statement, the Executive Director, Whitefield Foundation, Dr. Funmi Johnson, said, “Our focus is not only on short-term relief, but on restoring dignity and strengthening hope for families and children. ‘Season of Giving’ represents our commitment to stand with communities during challenging times and to ensure that children are supported in the classroom and at home.”
As part of the outreach, she added, ”pupils from the three public primary schools received exercise books and Season of Giving–branded school bags.
The initiative was designed to enhance learning readiness and ease the financial burden on parents, while encouraging pupils to remain engaged and motivated in their education.”
”In addition, families of the pupils benefited from food support through the distribution of family food sacks, each designed to feed a household of five for up to one month. The food packs contained essential staples, including garri, rice, vegetable oil, milk sachets, chocolate drink sachets, tomato purée sachets, and other food items.
This intervention provided immediate relief and contributed to improved food security during a period of
economic hardship.
“The joy on the faces of the children and their parents reminds us why this work matters, When families are supported, children are better positioned to learn, grow, and dream,” she further said.
Teachers, pupils, and key school supervisory personnel demonstrated strong cooperation
throughout the event, ensuring an orderly and efficient distribution. Their
participation contributed to the success of the outreach.
Whitefield Foundation expressed appreciation to Sony Music Entertainment West Africa as well as artist Morravey, for their support.
‘Season of Giving’ reinforces Whitefield Foundation’s commitment to
delivering holistic, community-centered interventions that address educational and social needs, she said.
The Foundation said it remains dedicated to strengthening partnerships and expanding initiatives that uplift children, families, and underserved communities across Nigeria.
Through strategic partnerships and impact focused programmes, the Foundation works to create sustainable social change across Nigeria.
