WELCOME ADDRESS BY GODSWILL WILLIE, FOUNDER, WILLS FOUNDATION, AT THE 2025 WILLS FOUNDATION CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY THEME: "The Season of Joy, Love and Giving." Distinguished dignitaries, esteemed proprietors and Principals, guests, respected elders, dear parents, volunteers, and most especially, our wonderful children, Merry Christmas to every one of you. Today is very special to us. It is a day of joy, laughter, sharing, and reflection. I am deeply honoured to welcome hundreds of children to this Children’s Christmas Party here in my hometown. This gathering reminds us of a simple but powerful truth; "charity begins at home." Christmas is a season of love, giving, and hope. It is a time that reminds us that every child matters, and every child carries a future worth protecting. Yet, as joyful as this season is, we cannot ignore the reality of the world our children are growing up in. We are living in a period of what I describe as a ...
Empowering Young Leaders: LEAP Africa's Youth Leadership Development Programme Nigeria's young people are eager to drive change and lead their communities towards a brighter future. However, many lack the necessary skills, knowledge, and resources to succeed in these roles. To bridge this gap, LEAP Africa has designed the Youth Leadership Development Programme (YLDP) to equip undergraduates with the tools they need to become active citizens, leaders, and change-makers. Programme Overview The YLDP is a 5-month programme that combines self-paced courses, group mentorship sessions, and community change projects to empower young people to address issues of national concern. Participants will engage with expert social innovators and change-makers, develop their mindsets, and implement impactful change projects. Sustainability Pathway The Sustainability Pathway is a unique track within the YLDP that focuses on community change projects. Teams of 5-10 participa...