About Fostering Hopes Foundation

Strengthening Families, Transforming Communities

About us

Who are we?

Founded in 2024, Fostering Hopes Foundation was born out of a vision to break the cycle of poverty and give families the opportunity to thrive. Since our inception, we’ve empowered over six families and supported more than 15 children in accessing quality education.

We believe that strong families are the foundation of strong communities. That’s why we work with both men and women to provide the tools, resources, and support they need to build stable, loving homes for their children.

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Our Vision

A world where no child is separated from their family due to poverty and where every parent has the opportunity to provide a safe, nurturing environment for their children.

Our Mission

To empower families, provide educational support for children, and uplift families from poverty through sustainable programs, advocacy, and community-driven initiatives.

Our Motivation

In Nigeria, countless children from low-income families face a heartbreaking reality: parents, unable to provide for them, send them to live with distant relatives in the hope of a better future. Sadly, many of these children are thrust into domestic servitude, enduring abuse, exploitation, and isolation instead of receiving care and education. (Freedom Fund 2024)
Fostering Hopes Foundation was born from the vision of breaking this cycle. We empower parents to keep their children close by providing financial support, funding education, and offering resources to help families thrive. Through our work, we ensure children remain in the safety of their homes, surrounded by love and opportunity. Every child deserves a chance to grow up free from fear and full of promise—and that’s the future we’re building, one family at a time.

OUR VALUES

Our organization truly believes that by working together, we can support more families than ever before.

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Every Family Deserves Stability

We believe that with the right support, every family can achieve financial stability, creating a foundation for children to grow up safe and nurtured.

Building Strong Communities

Access to quality education is essential for breaking cycles of poverty and unlocking potential, which is why we prioritize educational support.

Community is key to lasting change

Real change happens when communities come together. By empowering families, we strengthen the entire community and build a sustainable future for all.

the Team Behind the Mission

Dedicated, passionate, and driven to create change—our team works tirelessly to empower families, support education, and build brighter futures for communities in need.

Nkechi Ukome
Nkechi ukome
Founder/Coordinator
Emeka Ukome
Emeka ukome
Head of Operations
Patrick Ochei
Patrick Ochei
Head of Communications

The Team Behind the Mission

Dedicated, passionate, and driven to create change—our team works tirelessly to empower families, support education, and build brighter futures for communities in need.

Nkechi ukome

Founder/Coordinator
Nkechi, with a Psychology degree and a master’s in Psychiatry and Social Work, specializes in social services, community development, and mental health. She is dedicated to empowering communities and creating lasting change

Emeka ukome

Head of Operations
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Patrick Ochei

Head of Communications
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