Press Release
For Immediate Release
Date: January 6, 2025
REACH Nigeria Foundation Announces 2024 Impact Report: Over 12,000 Lives Transformed Across 8 Communities
REACH Nigeria Foundation highlights its achievements in addressing food insecurity, malnutrition, and community development, while unveiling its vision for 2025.
Port Harcourt, Nigeria — The REACH Nigeria Foundation has released its 2024 Impact Report, showcasing a year of significant achievements in transforming the lives of vulnerable populations across the country. Despite facing logistical, resource, and economic challenges, the foundation successfully supported over 12,000 beneficiaries, distributed food packs, and impacted 8 underserved communities through targeted programs and initiatives.
Key Highlights from 2024:
- Feed the Street Program: Distributed 3,150 meals to individuals experiencing hunger and homelessness across Lagos and Port Harcourt.
- Nurture & Nourish Program: Educated over 200 mothers on affordable, nutritious meal preparation, benefiting over 300 children and combating malnutrition in rural communities.
- Cheshire Home Renovation: Improved living conditions for disabled residents in collaboration with Burna Boy, upgrading facilities to promote dignity and independence.
- Christmas Joy Campaign: Delivered holiday cheer to 600 families, ensuring they had food, gifts, and essential supplies to celebrate Christmas with dignity.
- Volunteer Engagement: Mobilized over 200 volunteers, contributing 3,000 hours to program implementation and community outreach.
2024 Achievements in Numbers:
- 12,000+ beneficiaries impacted directly and indirectly
- 1500 food packs distributed across multiple programs
- 8 communities served through targeted initiatives
- Over N40,000,000 raised via donations, sponsorships, and fundraising campaigns
Voices from the Field
Speaking on the impact of the foundation’s work, a beneficiary Ms. Betty on the renovated Cheshire Home, said, “We the residents of Port Harcourt Cheshire home says a sincere thank you for all your support. May God continue to bless the REACH foundation and Burna Boy for remembering us.”
BurnaBoy through his Spaceship Collective representative, a key partner in the Cheshire Home Renovation, added, “Supporting REACH Nigeria Foundation has been an inspiring journey. Together, we’ve shown that partnerships can create meaningful change for marginalized groups.”
Challenges and Lessons Learned in 2024
The report also outlines the challenges faced in 2024, including limited resources, volunteer turnover, and logistical constraints. Through innovative strategies such as lean operations, database updates, and partnerships with key stakeholders, the foundation managed to overcome these hurdles and maximize its impact.
“2024 was a year of both challenges and breakthroughs,” said Benedicta Ayerite, CEO of REACH Nigeria Foundation. “Despite the odds, we stayed true to our mission of empowering lives and building resilience. We’ve learned valuable lessons that will shape our operations in 2025 and beyond.”
Prospects for 2025
Looking ahead, REACH Nigeria Foundation aims to:
- Host a milestone fundraising event marking its 5th anniversary, celebrating five years of impact and raising critical funds for future initiatives.
- Expand its donor and partner networks to double its reach.
- Enhance storytelling and nonprofit marketing strategies to better communicate its mission and engage supporters.
- Launch a volunteer recruitment drive to strengthen its workforce and improve program delivery.
“Our vision for 2025 is ambitious but necessary,” Ayerite continued. “With stronger partnerships, innovative strategies, and the unwavering commitment of our team and supporters, we aim to double our impact and transform even more lives.”
Call to Action
The REACH Nigeria Foundation invites individuals, corporate partners, and stakeholders to join its mission of addressing food insecurity, combating malnutrition, and fostering community development. By supporting REACH, donors can help create a ripple effect of hope, resilience, and change in vulnerable communities.
Visit this link to download and read our 2024 Impact Report.
To learn more about the foundation’s work or contribute to its initiatives, visit thereach.ng or contact info@thereach.ng.
Signed:
Benedicta Ayerite
CEO, THE REACH Nigeria Foundation
