The Albino Foundation Public Notice
The Rotary Club of Abuja, Kubwa has received praise from the management of JKS Orphanage Home for Children with Special Needs in Kubwa, a satellite town in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), for its commendable humanitarian efforts.
The recognition came after the club donated limb-assisting equipment and other essential materials to support children with disabilities during its recent two-in-one community service initiative.
Led by its president, Olayemi Idowu, the Rotarians commenced the project with a free medical outreach within the satellite town.
In partnership with Street Love Alliance, the outreach provided comprehensive health check-ups and free medication for malaria, blood sugar levels, and blood pressure, earning the gratitude of the beneficiaries.
After the medical outreach, Idowu led the club members to the JKS Orphanage Home for Children with Special Needs, where they donated essential items, including wheelchairs, a first aid box, play mats, and other vital supplies, to support the children.
Nifemi Ajileye, the Proprietress of the orphanage, highlighted the significance of the Rotary Club’s gesture, emphasizing that the impact of the donations is immeasurable, considering the challenges involved in caring for children with special needs and supporting their caregivers.
She recounted the immense challenges of caring for the children, most of whom were taken in under dire circumstances, with various health challenges, including autism, cerebral palsy, and other complex medical conditions.
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According to her, some were abandoned in hospitals or other unimaginable places by their parents, like one child left in a hospital kitchen by the mother, and another rescued from a mentally ill mother who had endured prolonged labour.
Ajileye and the caregivers at the orphanage expressed deep gratitude for the visit and donations with heartfelt prayers for the members of the Rotary Club.
Commending the caregivers for the wonderful job they are doing for humanity, Rotarian Obas Ekeinde said, “This is where charity begins, and this is where goodwill truly takes root.
“We want to thank you for caring for these kids, one can just imagine the effort involved in caring for one challenged child, let alone this number of children. It is tedious work.
“To the parents who consider abandoning their responsibilities, we empathize with the challenges you face.
“But for you who have taken on the monumental task of caring for so many children, we deeply appreciate your dedication”.
Olayemi, while commending the caregivers for their remarkable efforts, emphasized that one of Rotary’s core values is bringing smiles to the faces of those in need, particularly struggling and underserved communities.
She noted that the support provided to the orphanage was a fulfillment of the Rotary ideals while urging the Orphanage caregivers not to despair, knowing that what they are doing is for humanity.
“As a club, this is our humble contribution. We encourage you to use it in the best way possible, and for that, we sincerely say thank you,” she added.
