BOARD OF TRUSTEES

FROM THE DESK OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

My parents, the late elder Samuel Farquah of Afinaware Quarter, Patani, and Princess Omobolade Eniola Farquah of Isotun, Osun State, taught me the value of service to humanity. My father was compassionate, always showing empathy for others, never forgetting his own humble beginnings and struggles to support and educate himself after his father passed away when he was only a child. He never missed an opportunity to lend a helping hand and taught anyone around him who cared to listen that life should not be about amassing wealth but using one's resources to uplift others. He was very prudent and sophisticated about financial matters. He saved and invested a lot, but his resources were always spent on being a blessing to others. It is therefore with a deep commitment to serve humanity that the Sam Farquah Foundation and Orphanage follows in his footsteps. 

 
Limited social and economic infrastructure such as poor school systems, food insecurity, lack of healthcare and constant power outages are adversely impacting communities in many developing nations all over the world, including, Patani Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria.  These challenges are making it almost impossible for the underprivileged to even exist. These are hindrances that contribute immensely to the various manifestations of poverty that are encountered in these communities. The Sam Farquah Foundation and Orphanage is committed to working with a coalition of compassionate people with a passion to uplift others, to bring about the changes that are desperately needed.

The Foundation is currently working diligently to improve the quality of public education and raise awareness about the value of education for children and youths in Patani Local Government Area. We must make sure that in a fast-changing world where technological advancements are a must, children and youths, especially in rural communities, are not left behind. We must do everything to ensure that their hopes and aspirations can be actualized, and their talents, gifts, and abilities are harnessed to fulfill their dreams and benefit society. We can lend a helping hand to alleviate the hunger and suffering so many families are enduring due to severe hardships at a time when there are extremely poor economic conditions. We can equip people with skills and knowledge for good earning trades so that they can live in dignity and become self-sufficient and productive members of society. 

Together, people from all over the world can collaborate to make a positive impact anywhere help is needed. As Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said: "Whenever you are engaged in work that serves humanity and is for the building of humanity, it has dignity, and it has worth." Thank you for joining the Sam Farquah Foundation and Orphanage in the fight against poverty.

-Opeyemi Oyintarila Farquah-Alemoh, M.S.

OUR MISSION

We have a Christ-centered commitment to demonstrate God’s love by fighting to end poverty.  Improving lives by breaking barriers, nurturing, empowering, and transforming minds. 

OUR VISION

We work to uplift others by unleashing their potential, facilitating self-sustenance, and equipping them to become productive members of society. 

We aim to empower and transform lives by meeting crucial needs because we believe that by working together with our partners we can gather the right resources to close gaps in socioeconomic opportunities for the less privileged and give them a fighting chance at living with dignity, attaining self-sustenance and becoming productive members of society that can contribute to the advancement of their community.  

The underprivileged contend with limited social and economic infrastructure such as poor school systems, food insecurity, lack of healthcare and constant power outages.  These lead to impoverishment and an inability to thrive.  Destinies are lost due to a lack of resources to advance.  Together we can make a difference by bringing much-needed resources to those who need them the most.

1. Securing a brighter future by promoting the educational advancement of children and youths.

2. Creating pathways to economic empowerment through tradesmanship and entrepreneurship schemes.

3. Providing relief for the needy by delivering and supporting community centered services that improve the quality of life and foster togetherness.

4. Raising awareness and support for addressing issues with negative social impacts through community engagement and entry.

5. Partnering with individuals and organizations worldwide by networking and participating in events with a focus to end poverty.  

6. Fostering the well-being and advancement of vulnerable children and youths to empower them to attain their full potential within a healthy orphanage environment.

7. Facilitating the rehabilitation of the formerly incarcerated by creating opportunities for a better future.