A non-profit organisation, Freedom foundation via one of its expressions, Genesis House, has announced its relaunch through a landmark International Women’s Day conference themed: ‘Give to Gain: Rebuilding Her Story – Act, Restore, Empower’.
The conference, scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2026, will gather over 150 participants, including mental health professionals, faith leaders, NGOs, donors, sponsors, and advocates for women and girls.
The event will highlight how intentional giving, whether through time, skills, resources, or compassion, creates lasting transformation in the lives of survivors of abuse, exploitation, and trafficking.
The programme features a keynote address by Nkoyo Rapu, titled: ‘Give to Gain: Why Investing in Women Changes Everything’.
She will explore the cost of neglect and silence, the power of timely intervention, and the societal benefits of investing in survivors. Panel sessions will focus on economic empowerment, vocational training, trauma-informed counseling, and spiritual care. Survivor testimonies will provide raw, heartfelt accounts of resilience, while spoken word performances will capture the emotional essence of the day.
“Genesis House has always been a place of refuge, but this relaunch is about more than shelter, it is about restoring dignity and building futures,” said Pst. Toyin Bakare, who will deliver the welcome address.
“When we give safety, care, and opportunity, survivors gain healing, identity, and independence. And when women thrive, society gains stronger families, safer communities, and a more compassionate world.”
The conference will culminate in a fundraiser and relaunch session led by Chidi Koldsweat, the Executive Director of the Foundation, mobilising sponsorships, partnerships, and volunteerism to sustain and expand Genesis House’s mission.
“As we relaunch Genesis House via this International Women’s Day event, we are reminded that giving is not charity, it is an investment.
Every act of support, whether through sponsorship, partnership, or volunteerism, helps us sustain a safe space where survivors can heal, rebuild, and thrive. When we give to women who have been wounded, we gain stronger families, safer communities, and a more compassionate society. This fundraiser and relaunch are not just about today; they are about securing the future of countless women whose stories are waiting to be rewritten,” Koldsweat said.
Genesis House, an expression of Freedom Foundation, provides safe housing, trauma-informed counseling, psychosocial and spiritual care, and vocational training for survivors of sexual abuse, exploitation, and trafficking. Its mission is to restore dignity, empower women, and transform communities.
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