In commemoration of this year’s Children’s Day, Chizitere Care Foundation; a non-Governmental Organisation (NGO); feted hundreds of less privileged kids in Enugu State.
Barr.Bonita N.Oneh; founder of Chizitere Care Foundation and B.N.Oneh & Associates said the event with the theme, “Feed a Child today”; is an annual Charity event to celebrate with the less privileged on Children’s day.
This year’s edition which was held at the Pilgrimage centre of Our Lady Mother of Perpetual help, Maria Shrine, in Ako Nike Enugu East LGA was kicked off with a holy mass and prayers officiated by Rev.Fr.Desmond Ebulue and attracted children from different parts of Enugu.
In her address, the founder of Chizitere Care Foundation, Barr. Bonita Oneh, said the event is an annual charity programme of the organization aimed at creating an avenue for vulnerable children to have fun, make merry and eat at no cost to them.
According to Oneh, it is usually held in rural areas, targeting specifically, the needy and underprivileged members of the society.
“Our objective is to curb depression and it’s accompanying ailments through psychosocial support.
“We sponsor businesses for women undergoing counseling and organise events to help ease off mental stress and curb depression.
“Our ‘Feed a Child, initiative is an annual Charity event held on Children’s day as a means to feed and entertain the less privileged children while we celebrate them.
“We preach happiness and prioritise good mental health, and during this year’s event, the children were entertained with carols, games, traditional dancing, balloon castles, music, food and party treats,” She said.
Chizitere Care Foundation is a nonprofit organisation, which offers various forms of support to indigent children, such as psychosocial support, free counselling, legal consultations, free business set ups and sponsorships.
