Habitation of Hope

Overview

Habitation of Hope is a registered charity in the UK with the charity number 1188148. The organization primarily operates in southwestern Nigeria, focusing on poverty alleviation, education, and empowerment of marginalized groups.

Objectives

The main objectives of Habitation of Hope include providing poverty alleviation programs, skills acquisition training, and empowerment for women, widows, and youth. The charity also prioritizes education by providing schooling opportunities for children from poor families who cannot afford to send their children to school. Additionally, they construct community schools (primary and secondary) in rural areas of Nigeria[3][4].

Activities

• Education and Empowerment: Habitation of Hope aims to combat poverty by offering educational opportunities and vocational skills to youth and vulnerable groups. This includes building community schools in rural Nigeria to ensure access to education for those in need.
• Poverty Alleviation: The charity provides urgent assistance where it is most required, tackling both the effects and root causes of poverty.
• Support for Street Children: In southwestern Nigeria, Habitation of Hope offers support services such as food, clothing, education, and accommodation for street children.

Governance

The charity is governed by five trustees who are responsible for its management and administration. The trustees include Rev Lambe Sina Akinseye as the Chair, Eunice Meque Bako, Michael Taiwo Adeyinka, Adedayo Obakemi Grillo, and Rev Adekunle Abraham Bamgbos[3].

History

Habitation of Hope was established to address the needs of destitute children and to provide transformative opportunities for those affected by poverty. It works in partnership with local organizations and churches to achieve its goals.

Impact

While focusing primarily on Nigeria, Habitation of Hope's mission reflects a broader commitment to addressing global poverty and ensuring that all individuals have access to basic necessities like education and healthcare.

[1] https://www.habitationofhope.org.uk/about-us/ [2] https://www.habitationofhope.org.uk [3] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5144359/full-print [4] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1188148&subId=0 [5] https://www.habitatforhumanity.org.uk/blog/2016/12/housing-and-shelter-our-charitys-work-great-britain/