OUR STORY
Curiosity? Who cares…
It is all to get a job in the end so who cares?
The philosophy teacher with his waistcoat bought from Marks and Spencer, his glasses placed half way on his nose, his breath smelling like self importance asks the biology students what is truth? Charlie responds "If we all came from monkeys who cares?".
Nicholas's first algebra class, the teacher just asked the question we all dread, “What is X?” Charlie half asleep is picked on, he was in the middle of his day dream about to get the pass from David Beckham and score the goal to help England win the world cup and he hears “Charlie,Charlie… what is X?” He looks up, his eyelids fluttering and some saliva dropping from the left side of his mouth and in rage he shouts “Who cares?".
Alex on his graduation day throws up his hat and jumps up saying “no more learning for me till i die! so who cares?". I just met this guy, he is a hunk of a fellow, you know big muscles and in that black suit with the red tie and oh don't forget his slim-fit trousers, he is alone in the office and I approach him to introduce myself and guess what I see? You won't believe this clown was reading… I mean not just any book, but “Unified field theory of aesthetics” who cares?.
Sara “If I can get a job that pays me well why should i read a book she says, so who cares?”.
Despite being in attendance 14 days out of the 110 days of the first term because his mother could not afford to pay his fees, Honour, A student sponsored by OIA GIVES, scored 63% average in his exams… He cares!
OIA GIVES™ AT A GLANCE
A Bit of Background
Gloria and I set up this initiative on behalf of the less than fortunate children that we have met in our travels.
My name is Cynthia, and after several trips with my friend Gloria in 2017, we decided to set up an educational fund for less than fortunate children and youths in Africa. So far we’ve been supported by friends and families, friends of friends and families, and new friends we have met, who have helped us till date.
GLORIA MARANDU
Co - founder
I see beyond the facade and smiles, I see it
Too often, we underestimate the power of the smallest act of care, and how one small act of kindness or compassion could have the potential to turn a life around.
For me, this lesson was moulded into me at a very early age. Although, I would love to take all the credit and say that I was innately charitable, empathetic and benevolent …
CYNTHIA OMIGIE
Co - founder
Let me take you back to a 16yr old me, jeez ! seems like just yesterday.
It had been 2yrs since I saw my father. We left him behind. I miss him.
This will be my first visit back, I hope my friends remember me, I hope they still like me, I hope I remember the way home, I hope the house is as I remember it, I hope I stay safe
ARNOLD OMIGIE
Ambassador
Why OIA Gives™?
Naturally I see charities as short-term in the impact they make. I feel they are without long term sustainability and recently, the reputation charities have is that of charlatans.
Based on these precepts, I am the last person to support or even donate to a charity. So why did I decide to go against my proclivities to volunteer for OIA Gives™ I hear you ask? The answer to that question is embodied in the personality and character of Cynthia Omigie.
GLORIA OBAZEE
Facilitator
Helping less than privileged children has been one of my dreams, to help them attain their full life potential in spite of the hand they have been dealt is truly a blessing.
PETIT A PETIT, L’OISEAU FAIT SON NID -“Little by little, the bird makes its nest.”
French Proverb
IN A MOMENT OF CRISIS, THE WISE BUILD BRIDGES AND THE FOOLISH BUILD DAMS.
A Nigerian Proverb
ВЕК ЖИВИ́ — ВЕК УЧИ́СЬ - “Live for a century — learn for a century.”