Lagos Govt Reiterates Commitment to People with Disabilities
The Lagos State government has reiterated its commitment to give priority to People Living With Disabilities (PLWD) in the state with the launch of comic books aimed at promoting a friendly platform for disability inclusion. This was made known
Foundation seeks end to stigma, discrimination against persons with disabilities
The Executive Director of The Irede Foundation, Mrs. Crystal Chigbu, has identified stigma and discrimination as major problems facing persons living with limb loss and their families. To empower people living with limb loss and reduce stigma and discrimination,
Crystal Chigbu: The mum making prosthetic limbs for Nigerian children
Crystal Chigbu runs a foundation that provides recycled prosthetics and other walking aids to children 18 and under. She was inspired to start the project after her daughter, who is now 10, was born without a shinbone. Her foundation
Irede Foundation organises walk for children with limb loss
“Providing 60 limbs can be made possible through donations and partnerships from well-meaning philanthropic individuals, organizations and various governmental bodies. Hence, the general public is invited for ‘Out on a Limb’ awareness walk scheduled for Saturday, April 14, 2018,
Beulah Chinemerem Chigbu: Nine-year-old entrepreneur
My name is Beulah Chinemerem Chigbu. I am nine years old.I’m a 5th Grade pupil, and I like selling in order to make money.I started by selling cookies during The IREDE Foundation Annual Charity walk tagged ‘Out on a
TIF IS EMPOWERING 60 CHILD AMPUTEES THROUGH THE powerof6 CAMPAIGN – Bella Naija
Greetings to you from the Irede Foundation. First, we would like to thank our partners (corporate, individual, media), volunteers, sponsors and social media community; on your commitment and devotion to our cause, you have consistently restored hope to child