Ebenezer Williams Empowerment Project Restores Damaged Floors at Renowned Treatment Home in Lagos

The Ebenezer Williams Empowerment Project is driven by a mission to encourage, educate, and develop self-actualization in every child and young adult. Our vision is to work collaboratively with families, communities, and various organizations to help children and young adults achieve their dreams and aspirations. We aim to fill the gap in opportunities for the underprivileged, focusing on children’s rights, socioeconomic development, and educational research and advocacy.

We seek to solve problems related to educational inequality, violence against women and children, and health-related issues by securing the future through impactful programs and support for the next generation.
Our beneficiaries include children and young adults, particularly those who are underprivileged, disadvantaged, or have special needs. We also focus on women and children facing violence, aiming to support and empower these vulnerable groups through our various initiatives.

We achieve our objectives through a variety of methods, including providing free food, clothing, and educational materials to those in need. We also engage in educational research and advocacy, support health-related issues, and encourage youth participation in arts and sports. Additionally, we facilitate cooperation between international, national, and local organizations to address issues affecting children and women
The Ebenezer Williams Empowerment Project was founded in 2002 in memory of the late Chief Abiodun Aloba, a veteran Nigerian journalist and columnist who wrote under the pen name “Ebenezer Williams.” The founder was inspired by the values and views Chief Aloba represented throughout his life, particularly his commitment to building a community focused on self-actualization for children, youth, and the underprivileged.

This NGO was established to continue his legacy, driven by a passion for improving the lives of children and young adults. The project is funded through a combination of donations from donor agencies, both local and international, as well as other sponsors. The funding is used transparently to support our various initiatives and programs. We collaborate with other NGOs, government ministries, departments, and agencies, as well as religious organizations. These partnerships are crucial in extending our reach and effectiveness in addressing the issues we are passionate about.

In addition to these initiatives, the Ebenezer Williams Empowerment Project has also adopted several orphanages both at home and abroad, such as the Oronsaye Orphanage Homes and Foundation Complex in Benin City, Edo State, and the Modupe Cole Memorial Child Care and Treatment Home in Lagos. The Modupe Cole Memorial Child Care and Treatment Home, adopted on the 6th of June 2024, is the latest addition. Since the adoption, the foundation has made several donations and even refloored a damaged section of the school premises. This renovation was commissioned on the 23rd of August 2024, less than three months after the adoption. The commissioning was led by Mr. Akin Aloba, in the presence of the staff and management of Modupe Cole Memorial, Ebenezer Williams Empowerment Project’s Outreach Coordinator Omoferimi Aloba, members of the Abiodun Aloba family, and volunteers like Pelumi Adewumi, Ibironke Ibidapo, and Remen Omosigho.

Furthermore, the project actively engages in various community activities, including hosting Christmas parties, providing toys, and arranging dinners for families at the Ronald McDonald’s House in Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami. We also organize Christmas parties for children at His House, a foster home in Miami Gardens. Every year, we partner with Africa United of Miami for the Aloba Cup in Miramar, Florida, an event where we award scholarships to different schools to help sustain their football programs. In our efforts to educate children about the importance of money management, we offer $100 scholarships to pre-teens to open their first bank accounts. We serve as mentors to troubled youths, intervening in and participating in their school and social lives. The project is also represented by giving motivational speeches in churches and various organizations. The foundation hosts an annual fundraising gala and awareness dinner.
We support our community by distributing school supplies to children and hosting a Mother’s Day dinner to honor the single moms in our program. Additionally, we provide care packages to homeless people in downtown Miami and partner with New Life in the City Church to feed the homeless in their community.