2025 AT A GLANCE

In 2025, the ElizabethJack-Rich Aid Foundation (EJRAID) marked a significant milestone by successfully reactivating its operations after a two-year pause. The year represented not only a return to service but a renewed commitment to driving meaningful and measurable social impact across vulnerable communities in Nigeria. Guided by its humanitarian mission and aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 4 (Quality Education),and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) the foundation implemented targeted, people-centered interventions that addressed education, economic empowerment, and social welfare.

A major highlight of the year was the expansion of EJRAID’s education support initiatives.Recognizing education as a powerful tool for breaking cycles of poverty, the foundation added six (6) new scholarship beneficiaries while renewing support for nine (9) existing students for the 2025/2026 academic year. These beneficiaries, drawn from vulnerable and underserved communities across Lagos,Rivers, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), received assistance aimed at ensuring continuity in their education, improved learning opportunities, and a more stable path toward future independence and success.

In line with its focus on economic empowerment and sustainable livelihoods, EJRAID entered a strategic partnership with the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) to provide vocational skills training for young women. Through this collaboration, eighty(80) participants were enrolled in structured training programs designed to equip them with practical, income-generating skills. In the first phase,forty-six (46) young women successfully completed the program and were positioned to pursue entrepreneurship or employment opportunities,strengthening their financial independence. The remaining thirty-four (34)participants are progressing through the second phase, ensuring continuity and sustained impact beyond the initial rollout.

Beyond education and skills development, EJRAID continued to provide direct social support to vulnerable individuals facing severe economic hardship. The foundation sustained monthly utility assistance for four (4) vulnerable women, helping toalleviate financial pressure and ensure access to essential services.Additionally, EJRAID delivered comprehensive housing and livelihood support to a formerly homeless woman and her son, enabling them to transition into a safer and more stable living environment. This intervention not only restored dignitybut also provided a foundation for long-term economic stability and personal growth.

Overall, 2025 represented a year of strong organizational recovery, resilience, and renewed purpose for EJRAID. Through strategic partnerships, targeted interventions, anda commitment to measurable outcomes, the foundation demonstrated its ability to deliver high-impact, cost-effective programs that address real community needs.The progress achieved throughout the year reaffirmed EJRAID’s role as a catalyst for empowerment, hope, and sustainable development, setting a solid foundation for expanded initiatives and deeper community engagement in the years ahead.

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Educational Scholarship Project – 2025

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The Educational Scholarship Project remains one of the Elizabeth Jack-Rich Aid Foundation’s(EJRAID) flagship initiatives, designed to provide children from vulnerable and underserved communities with access to quality education and long-term opportunities for personal development. The program focuses on supporting orphans and children facing financial hardship by removing barriers to consistent schooling and creating pathways toward academic success andself-sufficiency.

In commemoration of Children’s Day 2025, EJRAID expanded its scholarship program by awarding educational support to six (6) children drawn from two partner organizations: FolaMola Global Initiative Foundation and Chosen Child Orphanage and Care Centre.These organizations provide care and educational support for orphans and vulnerable children residing within Ifelodun Local Council Development Area(LCDA), under the Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area of Lagos State. The scholarship awards covered essential academic needs and reinforced EJRAID’s commitment to promoting inclusive education and equal access to learning opportunities.

Prior to implementation, the foundation conducted a comprehensive needs assessment andresearch process aimed at identifying credible partner organizations working with children between the ages of 8 and 18 years within the Sari-Iganmu toOrile axis. This assessment ensured that beneficiaries were selected based on genuine need, vulnerability level, and potential for educational advancement.With the collaboration and guidance of the Social Workers LCDA Association,EJRAID successfully identified suitable organizations and engaged withstakeholders to ensure transparent beneficiary selection and programeffectiveness.

The successful rollout of the project not only expanded EJRAID’s scholarship portfolio but also strengthened partnerships within the local social development ecosystem. By adding six new children to its scholarship initiative in 2025, EJRAID reaffirmed its commitment to breaking cycles of poverty through education while fostering hope and stability for vulnerable families and communities.

Youth Skills Acquisition Project - In Partnership with Lagos StateEmployment Trust Fund (LSETF)

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In 2025, EJRAID reinforced its commitment to youth empowerment and economic inclusion through astrategic partnership with the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF). The Youth Skills Acquisition Project was developed to equip young women aged 18-35 across Lagos State with practical vocational skills that enhance employability,promote entrepreneurship, and encourage long-term economic independence.

The program generated significant interest, receiving a total of three hundred and nine (309) applications from young women eager to gain sustainable income-generating skills. Following a structured screening and selection process, forty-six (46) candidates were admitted into the first cohort of the training program.Participants underwent intensive vocational training designed to build technical competence, business management knowledge, and entrepreneurial confidence necessary to succeed in competitive markets.

Upon completion of the first phase, all forty-six (46) participants successfully transitioned from unemployment or economic vulnerability into active income earners. Many of the beneficiaries established and began managing their own small businesses, contributing to household income, financial stability, and improved quality of life. The project demonstrated strong potential for scalable impact by transforming skills into tangible economic outcomes.

To ensure continuity and expand reach, a second cohort comprising thirty-four (34) additional women has been scheduled to commence training in January 2026. This phased implementation approach allows EJRAID and LSETF to maintain program quality,monitor outcomes effectively, and provide adequate mentorship and post-training support to beneficiaries.

Overall, the Youth Skills Acquisition Project highlights EJRAID’s dedication to sustainable empowerment by addressing unemployment, reducing economic vulnerability amongwomen, and fostering inclusive economic growth within Lagos State.