My mum was hit with a stroke in 2024 and since then our lives have not remained the same. I’ve had to borrow money from close friends and family just to keep her alive. She lost her husband (my stepdad) the same year, and got the stroke 7 months later. My biological dad passed in 2009, so losing another father figure broke her.
I’ve been her full-time caregiver nonstop. My job almost suffered because I had to be there every day. We moved from hospital to hospital, even tried traditional medicine and one bad experience almost cost her life.
Right now I have no one else to run to. Sometimes I feel like giving up because the load is too heavy. We were making progress but the money has finished. She’s been at home for weeks without proper treatment. I fear for her life, uncontrolled sugar and BP could lead to kidney problems.
Please help me take mummy back to the hospital for tests, medication, and physiotherapy. We urgently need:
A wheelchair (₦150k)
6 months of BP & sugar drugs (₦800k)
Mobility & speech therapist (₦144k/month)
Food & transportation (₦500k)
Total needed: ₦2,314,000.
This isn’t just a campaign, it’s my mum’s life. If you’ve ever cared for a sick parent, you understand. Please share or donate whatever you can. ❤️
What life lesson did you learn the hard way that you wish someone had told you earlier?
Good morning
🎉 WE DID IT!
A few weeks ago, hundreds of girls faced a reality many of us rarely think about.
Missing school simply because they couldn't afford sanitary pads.
Today, thanks to the kindness of strangers, that story is changing.
The Dignity for Every Girl campaign has officially reached and surpassed its target.
Because people came together, more girls will have access to menstrual hygiene products, education and support.
This isn't just about pads.
It's about dignity.
It's about confidence.
It's about helping girls stay in school and pursue their dreams without unnecessary barriers.
To everyone who donated, shared, encouraged others or prayed:
Thank you.
This victory belongs to all of us. 💚
🔁 Please repost and celebrate this win with us.
🎉 WE DID IT! 100% FUNDED! The Dignity for Every Girl campaign has officially hit and surpassed its target!
Hundreds of girls will no longer miss school because of period poverty. They now have pads and dignity.
This is what happens when we come together. A massive thank you to every single person who donated, shared, or prayed.
This victory belongs to all of us.
RT + share this win wide! Let’s celebrate properly 👏
#PadAGirl #NaijaNoCap #NaijaGives
We asked people whether they would trust:
A. A personal account
B. A campaign with visible progress and updates
Almost everyone chose B.
The most common words people used were:
• Trust
• Transparency
• Accountability
• Legitimacy
Maybe the challenge isn't that Nigerians don't want to help.
Maybe they just want more confidence before they do.
If your younger self could see you today, what do you think they would be most proud of?
Good morning
Replying to @Damiloladbest
Sometimes the person who shares a campaign contributes just as much as the person who donates.
Visibility creates generosity. 💚
Most people underestimate the value of their contribution.
If 100 people think “my ₦1,000 won’t make a difference,” a campaign loses ₦100,000.
Small donations only look small when viewed alone. 💚
Replying to @Auntyarikestore
That’s the beauty of collective giving. 💚 One person may not be able to do much alone, but together people can change someone’s story completely.
Replying to @khareemot16
Exactly. 💚 A lot of people can spare ₦1,000. The challenge is getting enough people to believe their ₦1,000 actually matters.
Replying to @AkintayoFeranmi
think that’s why some campaigns succeed while others struggle. The money is often there, but attention is scarce. 💚
One of the biggest myths about crowdfunding is that one rich person will come and solve everything.
In reality, most successful campaigns are funded by ordinary people giving ordinary amounts.
₦500.
₦1,000.
₦5,000.
A share.
A repost.
A recommendation.
Crowdfunding works because many people do a little, not because one person does everything.
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Replying to @Olami_deeEbony @ChainFundIt
That is a good decision but sometimes you may have friends with pressing needs who you may be willing to trust. Do you apply the rule to them too?
Replying to @Plancks @Olami_deeEbony
Good question. 💚 Some people would make an exception for trusted friends, while others believe the rule should apply to everyone equally. Which approach do you think protects friendships better?
Replying to @Olami_deeEbony
That’s a wise rule. 💚 Lending money shouldn’t create financial stress for the person trying to help. Generosity works best when it comes from a place of capacity, not pressure.
Replying to @abbeyweb121
“NO AVAILABLE BALANCE” in capital letters is sending us 😂😂. Fair enough though. Sometimes the kindest thing is being honest about what you can and can’t afford. 💚
Replying to @abbeyweb121
😂 We respect the honesty. Better a clear “NO AVAILABLE BALANCE” than promises that create problems later. 💚




