Our impact

Since its inception, the Wal-Wanne Foundation has made a significant impact in various communities, particularly in Borno, Gombe, Yobe, Lagos and Katsina States. By focusing on the most vulnerable and underserved populations, the Foundation has successfully implemented programs that have improved livelihoods, enhanced educational outcomes, and strengthened community resilience.

Wal-Wanne Foundation: Comprehensive Project Overview

1. Youth Empowerment Initiatives
  • Poultry Farming Empowerment:
    • Description: Distributed 6,000 broilers and 4,000 layers to 100 youths to promote sustainable poultry farming.
    • Impact: Empowered young people with practical skills in poultry farming, creating avenues for self-employment and income generation.
    • Location: Various communities across Borno State.
  • Career Readiness Training Seminar:
    • Description: Organized a seminar aimed at equipping youths with career readiness skills.
    • Impact: Enhanced the employability of participants, enabling them to navigate the job market more effectively.
    • Location: Inter-Continental Hotel, Lagos.
    • Partners: Hosted in collaboration with SliceAce Ltd.
2. Educational Empowerment
  • Scholarships for Higher Education:
    • Description: Provided scholarships to 500 students annually from Borno State for tertiary education.
    • Impact: Facilitated access to higher education for over 3,000 students, fostering academic excellence and future leadership.
    • Location: Borno State.
  • Support for Orphans and Displaced Persons:
    • Description: Sponsored the education of 500 orphans and displaced persons, ensuring access to education.
    • Impact: Provided vulnerable children with opportunities for a better future.
    • Location: Borno State.
  • Educational Support for Vulnerable Children:
    • Description: Sponsored 1,500 less privileged children to access quality education.
    • Impact: Improved educational opportunities and outcomes for underprivileged children.
    • Location: Borno State.
  • Computer Training for Secondary School Students:
    • Description: Partnered with Dwil Computers Maiduguri to offer computer training to students.
    • Impact: Equipped 60 students with essential digital skills, enhancing their competitiveness in the digital economy.
    • Location: Custom Area, Maiduguri, Borno State.
3. Agricultural Support and Development
  • Capacity Building Training
    • Description: Good Agronomy Practice (GAP) training, benefited 9,000 farmers under the ABP to promote agricultural growth and financial inclusion.
    • Impact: Boosted agricultural productivity and enhanced farmers’ access to financial resources.
    • Location: Borno State.
  • Comprehensive Agricultural Input Support:
    • Description: Distributed fertilizers, chemicals, improved seeds, and provided tractor services to 13,000 farmers.
    • Impact: Enhanced agricultural productivity and food security across the region.
    • Location: Borno, Gombe, and Yobe States.
  • Support for Women Farmers:
    • Description: Assisted 2,000 women farmers with agricultural resources to improve their farming activities.
    • Impact: Empowered women in agriculture, contributing to economic stability and food security.
    • Location: Borno, Gombe, and Yobe States.
4. Water Resource Development
  • Construction of Motorized Boreholes:
    • Description: Constructed motorized boreholes in 20 communities to provide clean and safe water.
    • Impact: Improved access to potable water, reducing water-borne diseases and enhancing quality of life.
    • Location: Various communities across Borno State.
  • Installation of Hand Pumps:
    • Description: Installed hand pumps in 15 communities to address water scarcity.
    • Impact: Ensured consistent water supply in water-scarce areas.
    • Location: Various communities across Borno State.
5. Health and Environmental Initiatives
  • Veterinary Services for Livestock Health:
    • Description: Provided free vaccination for livestock to enhance animal health and productivity.
    • Impact: Improved livestock health, boosting agricultural productivity and economic stability.
    • Location: Borno State.
  • Environmental Cleaning and WASH Initiatives:
    • Description: Initiated environmental cleaning and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) activities.
    • Impact: Promoted healthier and cleaner communities, reducing the prevalence of disease.
    • Location: Jere LGA, Borno State, and Katsina LGA, Katsina State.
6. Women’s Empowerment
  • Business Support for Female Traders:

Description: Empowered 1,000 female groundnut oil extractors and marketers with essential business resources.

  • Impact: Enhanced economic independence and entrepreneurship among women.
  • Location: Borno State.
7. Humanitarian and Relief Efforts
  • Flood Relief Efforts:
    • Description: Provided support to flood victims in Jere and Dikwa LGAs, assisting them in rebuilding their lives.
    • Impact: Helped communities recover and rebuild after devastating floods.
    • Location: Jere and Dikwa LGAs, Borno State.
  • Fighting Hunger:
    • Description: Distributed food and non-food items to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Gamboru Ngala.
    • Impact: Alleviated hunger and improved living conditions for displaced individuals.
    • Location: Gamboru Ngala, Borno State.
  • COVID-19 Relief Support:
    • Description: Provided essential support to less privileged individuals and IDPs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    • Impact: Eased the hardships faced by vulnerable populations during the pandemic.
    • Location: Maiduguri, Borno State.
  • Food Distribution in Katsina and Maiduguri:
    • Description: Distributed food to 1,000 displaced persons in Katsina and Maiduguri.
    • Impact: Supported the nutritional needs and overall well-being of displaced persons.
    • Location: Katsina, Katsina State, and Maiduguri, Borno State.

 

Impact Stories

  1. Empowering Youths through Poultry Farming: In Borno State, where youth unemployment is a significant challenge, the Wal-Wanne Foundation’s poultry farming initiative has provided a sustainable livelihood for 100 young people. These youths have not only gained valuable skills in poultry farming but have also become economically independent, contributing to their families and communities.
  2. Transforming Education for Vulnerable Children: The Foundation’s scholarship program has been a lifeline for over 3,000 students from Borno State. For many, this support meant the difference between dropping out and completing their education. Students like Amina, an orphan from Maiduguri, have gone on to pursue higher education, thanks to the Foundation’s unwavering commitment to education.
  3. Supporting Women Farmers in the Face of Adversity: In the face of adversity, women farmers in Borno, Gombe, and Yobe States have found a reliable partner in the Wal-Wanne Foundation. By providing essential agricultural resources, the Foundation has enabled these women to increase their farm yields, support their families, and become pillars of their communities.
  4. Rebuilding Lives after Floods: The devastating floods in Jere and Dikwa LGAs left many families homeless and destitute. The Wal-Wanne Foundation stepped in, providing immediate relief and long-term support to help these communities rebuild their lives. The Foundation’s efforts have restored hope and dignity to those affected by the disaster.
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