A non-governmental organisation, Kehinde Oshilaja Foundation for People Living with Disability, is set to raise funds for the aged, and organise lectures for the disabled on how to face the challenges of life.
The event scheduled to hold Friday at the Youth Center, Akinwunmi Street, Alagomeji, Yaba, Lagos, will focus on strengthening support for people living with disability and promoting sustainable welfare initiatives for the aged.
The organisers said this year’s programme will feature on two key discussions: “Unity Among People Living with Disability” and “Disability and the Community.”
The foundation, formerly known as the Center for Disability Issues, said the annual event is part of its commitment to advancing inclusiveness, mobilising resources for the aged and vulnerable and promoting community integration.
The NGO in a statement issued by Mr. Oshilaja, called on well-meaning individuals, organisations, and government agencies to support the fundraising drive, which is aimed at ensuring a sustainable support system for people living with disability and the elderly.
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