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Welcome to Newsmile Alive Foundation

OUR MISSION

Improving the lives of people through advocacy, counseling,innovative and participating trainings for sustainability with due dignity.


OUR VISION

Self-reliant Women and young people empowered to achieve compelling dreams with good health and judicial justice that respect the rule of law.


Foundation Background

Newsmile Alive Foundation (NAF) is a not-for-profit organization with the core mission to improve the lives of the vulnerable groups and youths through participating training and innovative programs for sustainability with due dignity as well as advocating for policies that addresses speedy judicial processes, prisons reforms and prisoners rehabilitation centers. The foundation is duly registered with corporate Affairs Commission in March, 2018. The foundation believes that participatory empowerment training programmes for women and young people within communities and prisons as the best antidote that brings out the best potentials and tools to maintain a consistent and meaningful growth in all areas as well as increase in economic changes for growth and development.

Core Values
  • Transparency
  • Accuracy
  • Consistency
  • Accountability
Programmes Areas

Training: Economic empowerment; Capacity building; Counseling, Health and Gender Equality; Prisons Reforms and Reintegration.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVE

  1. 1. To undertake suitable projects and programs with special emphasis on Primary Health Care/Welfare and empowerment schemes.
  2. 2. To concertize and create awareness among the people on prevailing socio-economic situation of victims of our criminal justice system sand encourage them for active participation in socio-economic development program.
  3. 3. To undertake skill development training programs for vulnerable women and young people in prisons on handicraft, handloom, and horticulture and assist them by giving short term loan for creating sources of income by themselves.
  4. 4. To co-operate and assist in suitable joint venture with the governmental organizations and agencies seeking the goal of redressing, improving and rehabilitation of prisoners.
  5. 5. To plan and execute Development, Relief and Rehabilitation programs within the terms and objects of NAF.
  6. 6. To collaborate, establish, run and support technical training Centers, Schools, grant, stipend and scholarship for educational and do all such other things as may be beneficial to the vulnerable groups in prisons and community.
  7. 7. Women empowerment organizing, mobilizing, developing capacity and skills and creating provision of inclusion in decision making process in the community enabling them to become economically and socially independent.
  8. 8. To ensure NAF cost effective implementation of its programmes to attaining maximum benefits.
  9. 9. To organize training programs for women and young people in prisons to identify their potentials and talents for economic empowerment towards release resettlement.
  10. 10. To collaborate or partnership with organizations seeking for welfare and judicial support for women and children in detention to access justice.
  11. 11. To collaborate with prisons and organizations into prisons intervention scheme on education supportas correctional measures to detainees and offenders who want to acquire primary and secondary education towards post-prisoners discharge.
  12. 12. To organize counselling forprisoners to appropriate their time on the importance of skill acquisition towards entrepreneurship drive and preparation for reintegration into the circular world.
  13. 13. To run conflict management programs towards prisoners release so that their transition into the society is as smooth as possible.
  14. 14. To collaborate with organizations seeking for alternatives to prisons which support rehabilitations of released prisoners and reduce the likelihood of crimes, re offending and overcrowding in prisons.
  15. 15. To organize capacity building to develop potentials and talents for self-discovery, economic empowerment and personal fulfilments which will assist the release prisoner adjust to circular world.
  16. 16. To collaborate with inter government organizations and agencies advocating for personal and environmental health counselling for prisoners and communities.
  17. 17. To run advocacy training programs and events in conjunction or partnership with organizations seeking for the general welfare of Nigerian people.
  18. 18. To establish manageable training Centers for Community Development training for the vulnerable groups in prisons and communities.
  19. 19. To seek and receive subscriptions, donations and other supports from persons, institutions or organization: however, for receiving and utilizing any foreign donation or contributions or support the organization shall abide by all provisions laid down by such donors.

BRIEF PROFILE OF SOME MEMBERS

Mrs. Grace Ebireheme Akpojiyyovwi
Mrs. Grace Ebireheme Akpojiyyovwi

Grace Akpojiyovwi is a visionary leader and founding Board member, secretary and the Executive Director of Newsmile Alive Foundation. With a diverse academic background and professional training as a certified trainer with IMAGINE Training Institute USA, she empowers women and girls to discover their voice, vision, and personal power.
Through innovative workshop programs, Grace has transformed the lives of over 1,000 women and girls, enabling them to find their voices, discover their power, and live their dreams. Her volunteer work with various NGOs has focused on health, skills, and gender-related issues, impacting communities and states.
A passionate advocate for prisons reform, reintegration, and gender equality, Grace promotes women's inclusive governance and encourages active political participation. She has observed elections and participated in capacity-building programs, empowering vulnerable women and marginalized communities.
With multiple academic qualifications and extensive experience.

Mrs. Omonigho
Mrs Michelle Esezobor

Michelle Esezobor is a dedicated External Director for Newsmile Alive Foundation, bringing a unique blend of Caribbean and African perspectives to the organization. As a passionate social activist and disability ally, Michelle champions wellbeing and social justice beyond borders. With a multifaceted career, Michelle serves as a museum guide, sharing her knowledge and insights with diverse audiences. A gifted writer and poet, she harnesses the power of words to advocate for women's rights and marginalized communities, inspiring positive change through her creative expression. Through her work with Newsmile Alive Foundation, Michelle continues to empower women, girls, and youths, fostering a more inclusive and equitable world.

Professor Mary-Theresa Niemogha
Professor Mary-Theresa Niemogha

Professor Mrs. Mary-Theresa Akpoveta Niemogha is a distinguished Medical Microbiologist and Laboratory Scientist at the University of Lagos, College of Medicine. Her illustrious career spans roles at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) and leadership positions in various Organizations, including Newsmile Alive Foundation, where she serves as a founding member and Chairman Board of Trustees. A passionate philanthropist with a strong educational health background, Professor Niemogha has dedicated her life to community service. Her humanitarian work has been recognized with awards, including the President of St. Vincent De Paul and Head of the Nigerian Red Cross Association.

Our Works

Over several years of Accomplishments