Slightly beyond a year after launching in the United States, the Joyful Joy Foundation is set to launch here in Nigeria.
Founded
in 2012 by Osas Ighodaro and Co-founder Sioux Greaux, Joyful Joy
supports the push for a healthier and Malaria-free Africa. Its
alleviation strategy to positively impact communities involves offering
programs focused on health and wellness, ending hunger, preventable
disease and providing economic development opportunities.
The
Joyful Joy Foundation is an NGO registered in both the US and Nigeria.
It was founded in honor of Joy Ighodaro, sister to Osas Ighodaro, who
was with child and contracted malaria during a trip to Nigeria in 2006.
At the time, there was little awareness on early diagnosis and
tragically two lives vanished. Osas became very passionate and
pro-active with elevating the platform of malaria eradication and
dedicates much of her time and energy towards awareness initiatives and
fundraising.
A
trip to Nigeria in 2011 opened Osas' eyes to the plight of those living
in distressed communities. It was then, along with Sioux Greaux that a
pledge was made to create Joyful Joy, to honor the lives of those gone
too soon and to Spread More Joy
into the lives of those who need it most. No one should have to bury a
loved one because of a disease that is treatable and preventable. None
should have to go without food and the basic necessities to live a
healthy life.
Joyful Joy Foundation is set to launch in Nigeria on Sunday, October 27, 2013 at the Avenue Suites, Tiamiyu Savage, Victoria Island Lagos.
This
event will be hosted by Gbenro Ajibade from Tinsel and Vimbai Mutinhiri
of Africa Magic's StarGist. The event will also feature performances
from Tee Y Mix, Former Project Fame contestant Ella, Irawo crooner Seyi
Shay, Comedian Elenu, and an amazing African Dance
by GongBeat Productions. Music will be provided by the prolific D.J
Xclusive.
The
Joyful Joy Foundation is anchored in a push to Spread More Joy, Healthy
Living and Giving Back to Communities. Support this worthy cause today!
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