Purpose:
We exist to provide opportunity, education, direction, and structure to children who have been abandoned, neglected, or orphaned. Our commitment is to restore dignity and hope to every child we serve.
Mission:
Our mission is to give hope and secure the future of children who have been cast aside by society. Through holistic care, education, and faith, we empower them to overcome adversity.
Vision:
Hope Emmanuel Foundation / Hope Emmanuel Orphanage aspires to be a global model of excellence in orphan care. Through prayer, love, and unwavering support, we strive to set a new standard for how children in need are cared for and empowered.
Our History
Since our founding, Hope Emmanuel Foundation / Hope Emmanuel Orphanage has created a home where children are not only housed but deeply nurtured—emotionally, spiritually, and academically. We care for each child until they graduate from college, vocational school, or establish independence. Our goal is to raise responsible, confident, and self-sufficient adults who can give back to society.
Our Story
In October 2010, the vision for what is now Hope Emmanuel Foundation / Hope Emmanuel Orphanage was born through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We were called to respond to the urgent needs of abandoned and vulnerable children—some left in hospitals, public places, or other circumstances with no one to care for them.
With support from the Osun State Ministry of Women’s Affairs and Children Services, construction of the orphanage began in 2015. On October 17, 2018, our orphanage in Ilesha, Osun State, Nigeria, was dedicated and officially opened.
That same day, a newborn—later named Baby Mercy—was found abandoned in a public restroom and brought to us. Although an accident occurred on the way to the orphanage, Mercy was miraculously unharmed and became our first child. At just five months old, she was placed in a loving adoptive home. Mercy’s story continues to represent the heart of our mission: restoring life, hope, dignity, and love where they have been lost.
Our Admission Program welcomes children from birth through 13 years of age who are in need of care, protection, and support. However, our commitment does not end when they turn 13. We walk alongside each child throughout their formative years, supporting their education, personal development, and preparation for independent living. Our goal is to help each child pursue their education through college or appropriate higher education and ultimately transition into meaningful, sustainable livelihoods and self-sufficient adulthood.
We believe that caring for a child means more than providing a safe place to live—it means investing in their future and equipping them with the education, skills, values, and opportunities they need to build a meaningful life.
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