Our Core
As a truly charitable organisation with an unwavering commitment to "meeting needs," the foundation has continued its hard work to establish and position itself as a leader in providing far-reaching charitable initiatives. These initiatives aim to support people from all walks of life globally, with a focus on the following areas:
EDUCATION
Education being a vital aspect of human development, enabling individuals to acquire knowledge, skills, and values necessary for personal growth, social mobility, and economic recovery, Okongko Charity Foundation gives premium priority to the educational advancement through provisions of scholarship supports to indigents and deserving people of the community. Since inception, over two thousand (2000) people from various background have benefitted from Okongko Charity Foundation scholarship supports.
ESTABLISHMENT OF EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND FACILITIES:
The foundation, through her need assessment initiative, has identified and facilitated the provisions of not less than fifty double desks for the pupils of Government Primary school Ikot Ideh in Ukanafun Local Government areas as well as donation of computers to some selected schools in Nigeria.
PROVISION OF MEDICAL CARE AND SUPPORT TO VULNERABLE POPULATIONS:
The foundation in partnership with Redemption FM has championed the distribution of medical equipment worth millions of naira to over 400 selected persons living with disability across Akwa Ibom State. The foundation establishes partnerships with hospitals and other healthcare providers to offer free or subsidized medical services to the people.
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
under infrastructural developmental needs, Okongko Charity Foundation has continued to grade roads in rural communities to improve accessibility and safety as well as assisting the government since the government can’t do all alone. So far, over 15 community roads spanning across Nkek, Ikot Ikang, Ikot Akpa Idem group of villages in Ukanafun Local Government Area have been graded. The Foundation has also constructed and maintained some selected community civil buildings and facilities, as well as providing clean and potable water for the community.
OFFER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS
The foundation has also provided business support grants to many indigenes of the State. The foundation also offers business training and mentorship programmes to small business owners and entrepreneurs. This initiative is ongoing and is packaged to inject lives back into the society.
SPORTS DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE:
Under the sports development initiative of Okongko Charity Foundation, the foundation has over the years initiated a sustained Football Tournament under the sponsorships of the foundation to foster unity and growth among the youths. This initiative has further cemented the relationship among members of the community, especially those that were displaced during communal clash. The programmes have also promoted community cohesion and social inclusion!
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Okongko Charity Foundation directly or indirectly has created employment opportunities for many through her job creation and employment initiative, thereby improving the social welfare of the affected staff members.
MEDIA PARTNERSHIPS
The foundation has established partnerships with community-based media organizations to help promote the effective information dissemination. This collaboration has attracted the attention of the media community and witnessed a rewarding experience resulting in various degree of award excellent on the President of the foundation, Dr. Christopher Okongko.
INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR SOCIAL EQUITY
The foundation also developed and implemented innovative solutions to addressing imbalances in the society, amongst many other related issues.
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