NEWS
January - April 2023
Allocation of Resources:
Provisions: ₦269,200 among 22 families residing in Osun, Kwara, and Gombe states.
Education: ₦100,000 for the payment of school fees for one student.
Health: ₦7,000 for the purchase of necessary medicines.
Ramadan: ₦250,000 to support 50 orphans for the entire month.
Amidst the ongoing conflicts worldwide, which pose a threat to people’s livelihoods and disrupt peace, it is imperative that we remain mindful of our responsibility to assist one another.
The global disruption of supply chains, coupled with the increased cost of production in Nigeria throughout the past year, has led to an unprecedented inflation rate. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reports that 133 million Nigerians are living in multidimensional poverty. Multidimensional poverty, as defined by the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative, encompasses various forms of deprivation experienced by individuals, such as inadequate access to healthcare, limited educational opportunities, substandard living conditions, and residing in environmentally hazardous areas. In 2019, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) reported that slightly over 98 million Nigerians were living in multidimensional poverty. This indicates a distressing increase of 35 million Nigerians who have slipped into poverty within a span of two years.
Simultaneously, the NBS announced a significant surge in the consumer price index (CPI), which measures the rate of price changes for goods and services. By the end of 2022, the CPI had risen by 5.87% compared to January 2022 (from 15.60% in January 2022 to 21.47% in November 2022). This escalation can be attributed to the rising costs of imports, currency depreciation, and the general increase in production expenses.
Moreover, the minimum wage in Nigeria remains disproportionately low in relation to the cost of living, perpetuating a growing disparity between income and expenditure.
In times like these, it is crucial to remember our obligation to assist those in need. As we embrace the incoming president-elect’s administration with its slogan of ‘renewed hope,’ we must not only rely on prayers and aspirations for a better future for the people but also actively contribute within our means. Even the smallest acts of support can have a profound impact, as every little act matters.
3rd Annual Tournament 2022
Awaké Humanitarian Foundation organised its 3rd annual Awaké Football Tournament. This year, both the men’s and women’s teams were involved. We raised ¥8,864.5 (₦664,837.5).
We had great fun playing against each other. The teams showed nothing short of grace and excellence. The love and support was felt in the vibe of the events.
We had a higher attendance than the previous year and lot more volunteers in this tournament. A special recognition to the teams:
Too Sexy FC
Elites FC
Somalia FC
Sudan FC
Team Michael
United Nations
Zim Warriors
We were able to successfully make very little cotton candy, this year; thanks to Ruba, Layouni and Sherif. We will come back stronger on this next year!
Every Little Act Matters. #BallIsLife #OneLove.
April - May 2022
Location: Jigawa state, Nigeria
Amount Disbursed: ₦110,000
The Month of Ramadan (April 13-May 13) is almost over and as always, we are happy to make it easier for families that need it the most, Eid is just around the corner and thanks to your generous donations, struggling families will have 1 less thing to worry about this Eid.
A special thanks to @lacoccinelle for the soaps that were donated along with the provisions.
God Bless everyone for their donations, Ramadan Kareem and Happy Eid in advance!”
December 2021
We would like to thank everyone for all the love and support throughout this year. 2021 saw the world accept a new reality; it has made us evolve from a health standpoint. The value of physical, emotional & mental health has skyrocketed since the start of the pandemic. It’s created a greater sense of responsibility to look out for our neighbors, as we live through these turbulent times.
We were able to raise ₦1,451,500 this year:
Ball is Life ₦650,150: From Casual Wednesdays Football, Awaké Foundation Tournament, and support from our favorite leagues in Beijing (CIFL x IFFC), The Foundation raised a majority of the donations through the world’s favorite pastime, Football!
A Helping Hand ₦436,850: Thanks to the generosity and the support The Foundation has received from the community, we were able to gather ₦436,850 in donations over the whole year.
Awaké Garments ₦364,500: The Awaké Foundation clothing line represents what we aim to achieve with The Foundation, provide for our communities not by burdening ourselves, but expressing ourselves creatively. Ball is life, but drip comes after!
This makes our gratitude, and our sense of responsibility towards all the communities we’re a part of even larger than we came into 2021 with.
As we head into 2022, we would like to thank everyone that has supported us & The Foundation, and we hope The Foundation can reach even more communities, and have a positive impact on more lives in the years to come. Happy New Year All!
August - December 2022
Location: Kaduna State, and Kano State, Nigeria.
Amount Disbursed: ₦446,130 (¥5,948.4).
The Foundation was low on funds and in August, we organized the annual Awaké Football Tournament in Beijing, China and raised ¥8,864.5 (₦664,837.5).
For second half of the year, we realised that most other charity foundations were focusing on feeding the poor. We thought it would be a great idea to focus on education and health; two vital industries that are neglected for the less privileged. With the funds raised, The Foundation was able to pay for school fees, hospital bills, and more listed below.
Starting with the hospital bills, we have asked a Doctor from Manaal Specialist Hospital Kaduna, Nigeria to inform of us any patients that may be in need of assistance paying their bills.
Total Amount Disbursed: ₦91,130 (¥1,215.1).
Patient 1 had a Caesarean Section, but did not have enough money to fully cover for the fees. We covered the remainder of her surgery bills, and medication.
Amount Disbursed: ₦48,830 (¥651.1).
Patient 2 had Sepsis, he got medical tests done and was admitted in the hospital for a day. He also needed some medication.
Amount Disbursed: ₦15,000 (¥200)
Patient 3 had Copious Ear Discharge. He had ear dressing (₦2,500) for 6 days with medication (₦3,800). He could not afford the transportation to the hospital daily, The Foundation covered this as well (₦3,000).
Amount Disbursed: ₦9,300 (¥124).
Patient 4 was a child with Severe Malaria whose widowed mother could not afford to pay for the bills. He got medical tests, and medication for treatment.
Amount Disbursed: ₦18,000 (¥240)
We got 5 students from Kaduna State University, Nigeria who could not pay for their fees. Their fees totaled ₦255,000 (¥3,400), with transactional cost of ₦1,000 (¥13.3)
Total Amount Disbursed: ₦256,000 (¥3,413.3).
Student 1: Majors in B.Sc Sociology, final year
Amount Disbursed: ₦60,000 (¥800).
Student 2: Majors in B.Sc Sociology, final year
Amount Disbursed: ₦50,000 (¥666.7).
Student 3: Majors in B.Sc Sociology, final year
Amount Disbursed: ₦60,000 (¥800).
Student 4: Majors in B.Sc Sociology, final year
Amount Disbursed: ₦25,000 (¥333.3).
Student 5: Majors in B.Sc Sociology, final year
Amount Disbursed: ₦60,000 (¥800).
In Kano, Nigeria, Awaké Humanitarian Foundation enrolled 5 new pupils in Shahuci Model Primary School and 5 new pupils in Kofar Nassarawa Model Primary School. The Foundation will do all that it can to ensure these pupils are fully funded for all through their education journey.
Cost per pupil listed below:
Fee per year: ₦1,500 (¥20)
Books: ₦1,500 (¥20)
Uniforms: ₦2,000 (¥26.7)
Total for Each Child: ₦5,000 (¥66.7)
Total Amount Disbursed for 10 Pupils: ₦50,000 (¥666.7).
An Unemployed Family Man needed assistance with a Deposit Installment Agreement with a Tricycle Dealership in Kaduna, Nigeria. He wanted to start a tricycle taxi, and this tricycle cost ₦1,500,000 (¥20,000), which he could not afford. He was to pay an initial deposit of ₦35,000 (¥466.7), and pay a weekly installment of ₦18,000 (¥240) for 82 weeks.
The Foundation helped in paying the deposit of ₦35,000 (¥466.7) and aided with ₦5,000 (¥66.7) for fueling. He is currently running his tricycle taxi and paying the installments himself with the revenue generated from his taxi.
Total Amount Disbursed: ₦40,000 (¥533.3).
We were contacted by the Doctor at Manaal Specialist Hospital about a patient who had exploratory laparotomy for typhoid perforation, but her wound was not healing as it should have, because she was malnourished. The foundation bought some groceries for her to feed her for about a month.
Total Amount Disbursed: ₦9,000 (¥120).
Cooking Oil: ₦1300 (¥17.3)
Salt: ₦100 (¥1.3)
Beans: ₦900 (¥12)
Rice: ₦2000 (¥26.7)
Custard: ₦1100 (¥14.7)
Maggi: ₦600 (¥8)
Onions: ₦1000 (¥13.3)
Peppers and Tomatoes: ₦1500 (¥20)
Transportation: ₦500 (¥6.7).
Awaké Humanitarian Foundation is wishing you all a Happy New Year! We would not have been able to achieve any of these without your support! Huge appreciation to the Beijing Football Community for always supporting The Foundation. We aim to achieve more in 2023, there is a remainder of ₦218,707.5 (¥2,916.1) and that would be a great start! Every little act matters. #BallIsLife #OneLove.