The Okaja Foundation

History

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Located in Ogoja, Nigeria, Divine Providence Home (DPH) was established in 2007 by Reverend Sister Mary Rita Abang of the Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus - a Catholic order under the Sisters of Charity. The home has taken in over 100 children since its founding and is known in the community as a safe haven for orphaned and vulnerable children. 

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Who They Serve 

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Divine Providence is currently home to over 50 children, ranging from infancy to 19 years of age. Each child’s story is different and the sisters have vowed never to turn away any in need of a home, welcoming each of with open, loving arms. They help each child overcome their experiences of loss and separation by making them aware of Christ’s love for them and instilling them with a strong Catholic faith.

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How We Support Them

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Donations made to our foundation are distributed to Divine Providence Home, assisting them in fulfilling their mission of taking in and caring for every child brought to their doors. Specifically, gifts made to us provide the orphanage with:

 

• Healthcare

• Food and Clothing

• Educational Scholarships

• Grief Counseling and Mental Health Services

• Building Maintenance, Repairs and Updates

• Funding Various Major Projects as Needed