Welcome to our 2024 Annual Report
Executive Summary – 2024 Annual Accomplishments
In 2024, FOSPI continued to advance its mission of delivering evidence-based, people-centered interventions across underserved Nigerian communities. Through comprehensive outreach and strategic programming, we made significant strides in five core areas: education, gender equity, healthcare and wellbeing, mental health, and poverty alleviation.
Key Achievements:
- 🍛 2,000+ free meals served during the Christmas Drive, bringing nourishment and dignity to families across Nsan, Akpabuyo, and Okoyong Communities.
- 🧠 125 free counseling sessions provided as part of a growing focus on mental health awareness and emotional wellbeing.
- 🧺 Distributed essential materials such as shoes, food items, and relief support to hundreds of individuals including widows, farmers, students, and youth.
- 🧾 Delivered needs-based assessments and community engagement through 30+ interviews and focus group discussions across rural and peri-urban settings.
A Note from our Executive Director
Dear Supporters and Partners,
As we reflect on the year 2024, I am filled with gratitude and pride for the strides we have made at the Foundation for Social Program Initiatives (FOSPI). We are focused on several key areas, such as education, gender equity, healthcare, mental health, and poverty alleviation. Our goal is to increase access to quality education for marginalized communities, promote gender equity by providing vocational training and economic opportunities for women, advocating for equal rights, and supporting initiatives that promote women’s leadership. In healthcare, we aim to improve health outcomes by providing healthcare facilities and medical supplies to underserved areas, conducting health education programs, and supporting research and innovation. Our mental health initiatives focus on enhancing awareness, access, and support through comprehensive interventions.
Despite our achievements in 2024, we faced significant challenges. The communities we serve continue to struggle with poor infrastructure, such as lack of electricity, poor road networks, and inadequate clean water supply. Economic hardship and unemployment remain prevalent, with many widows and business owners struggling due to high costs and low capital. Additionally, the absence of healthcare facilities and educational barriers, such as the lack of secondary schools and expensive transportation, have hindered progress. Our outreach programs, such as the 2024 Christmas outreach in the NSAN, Akpabuyo and Okoyong communities highlighted these challenges. Community members shared their experiences of poor living conditions, lack of jobs, and inadequate healthcare and education facilities. These narratives have been crucial in shaping our understanding and response to the needs of these communities.
Looking ahead to 2025 and beyond, we aim to enhance educational support through scholarships, school rehabilitation, and funding for transportation. In healthcare, we will work towards rebuilding hospitals, providing medical aid, and training health workers. We also plan to boost local economies by funding small businesses and farmers, and empowering youth through vocational training and job creation programs. In the near future, we plan to provide infrastructure development, including electricity provision, road repairs, and clean water systems.
We are committed to continuing our work with the same dedication and passion, and we look forward to your continued support as we strive to create sustainable development and positive change in the communities we serve.
Thank you for being a part of our journey.
Warm regards
Programmatic Highlights by Focus Area
In 2024, we had a christmas feeding and mental health drive to support underprivileged communities through relief and awareness in 3 rural Communities: Nsan, Akpabuyo and okoyong in Cross River State over 4 days. It started with a launch event at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Calabar, Cross River State and in the rural communities over the next 3 days. Activities included free meals, mental health awareness, free counseling, childrens’ christmas party and sharing of relief items.
Mental Health
- Integrated mental wellness into all outreach initiatives, delivering direct awareness sessions and private counseling.
- Responded to concerns about youth unemployment, substance abuse, and social isolation by advocating for holistic youth empowerment.
Poverty/Hunger
- Supported families experiencing extreme hunger and poverty with emergency food relief and material support.
- Proposed interventions such as micro-loans for women, access to mechanized farming, and cassava processing mills.
Monitoring & Evaluation:
- Conducted qualitative, non-experimental evaluations using interviews, observations, and case studies.
- Measured outcomes across output, outcome, and impact indicators.
- Identified gaps in education, health, economic participation, and basic amenities—shaping our advocacy and future programming.
Financial Overview
💰 Total Donations Received: ₦5,053,000 ($3,061 USD)
🧾 Functional Expenses: ₦4,958,695 ($3,003 USD)
✔️ 100% of donations directly funded outreach activities
Looking Ahead: 2025 Priorities
- Expand access to education via scholarship programs and school transportation initiatives.
- Strengthen rural healthcare through maternity units and community health systems.
- Build sustainable livelihoods via financial assistance, skills training, and agricultural infrastructure.
- Promote mental health integration and youth empowerment at scale.
Our numbers that speak
We have numbers that push us to give in our best and make sure that we break our own records. We are happy to be growing and helping more day by day.