The Rose of Sharon Foundation
Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
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Founded in 2008, The Rose of Sharon Foundation is a non-governmental organisation based in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria working on community development, gender equality, education +3 more.
The Rose of Sharon Foundation is a private, voluntary, non-profit, faith-based NGO based in Lagos, Nigeria. It works to ease the burdens of widows and orphans through financial independence programmes, interest-free loans, skills training, scholarships, free healthcare consultations and legal services. Its work extends across Nigeria's geo-political zones, and it was started in 2008 with three widows. It works in conjunction with Rose of Sharon Glorious Ministry International to provide spiritual support alongside practical help.
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RoSF Widows Empowerment Program
Community development · Nigeria
Provides business and life support services, skills training and interest-free loans to widows who are the breadwinners of their families.
Bridge of Hope Educational Program
Education · Nigeria
Supports orphans and students from less privileged backgrounds to access primary, secondary and tertiary education.
RoSF Mentoring Program
Community development · Nigeria
Mentors selected young widow entrepreneurs and orphaned school leavers to become RoSF Ambassadors.
RoSF Education Scholarship
Education · Nigeria
Awards scholarships, without conditions, to widows' children and orphans up to tertiary level.
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