Written by Bernard Otu Assim-ita
Safiya at 14, dreams of becoming a doctor – to heal her community, to make her family proud. But every morning, that dream grows dimmer. Without access to proper education, digital skills, or even basic health knowledge, she’s starting to believe her future was never meant to shine. This is the reality for thousands of Nigerian adolescents. But here’s the truth we hold onto at Education as a Vaccine (EVA): No dream is too big when someone believes in it.
Light Up My Dream isn’t charity – it’s a social enterprise built on dignity and sustainability. We ask for small contributions from parents/guardians of our flames because:
✓ Investment creates ownership as participants engage 73% more deeply
✓ Pride follows participation and 92% of graduates continue skill development
✓ Sustainability fuels expansion because every Naira reinvested helps 2 more youth
But Nigeria’s economic crisis has turned this wisdom on its head. When families choose between school fees and food, our model hits an impossible barrier. The heartbreaking result? The youth who need us most are being left behind.
Right now, vocational training isn’t about future success – it’s about today’s survival. Consider:
- Digital skills = immediate income from online freelancing
- Financial literacy = stretching scarce resources 30% further
- Health education = preventing costly medical emergencies
This is why we’re taking urgent action through Global Giving‘s Little by Little Campaign. For five days only (March 25-29), your donation:
💰 Gets a 50% match for donations up to $50 and more
🔥 Triples in impact through our lean operating model
🎯 Targets the most vulnerable who can’t contribute to access our services
With matching funds, your gift becomes life-changing:
– $50 → Will equip 1 adolescent with life & vocational skill, digital skill, mental support and health wellbeing knowledge
– $250 → Will cover monthly salaries for 1 trainer for 6 months
-$1000→ Will cover salaries for 4 trainers per month
-$1,500→ Will support the purchase of a desktop computer to provide digital training for 1 adolescent.
The Clock Is Ticking. Safiya’s story isn’t written yet. With your help today, we’ll give her: The skills to earn while learning, The knowledge to protect her health, The confidence to demand her future. Will you act now?
🔹 DONATE
🔹 Share With 5 Friends (use #LightUpMyDream
🔹 Forward This Article to someone who values education
Together, we’re not just lighting dreams – we’re igniting a generation.
With hope,
The EVA Team
P.S. The match turns $50 into $75 – but only until March 29! Give now to transform lives at 150% impact.