Children’s Day: Foundation unveils 2 initiatives for dream actualisation
By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus
The Estelle Education Foundation has unveiled two initiatives, “The Girl Re-Script Project” and “Adopt A Future”, to help children in the actualisation of their dreams.
Founder of the Foundation, Miss Ayomitide Ebo made this known while unveiling the initiatives on Saturday in Ilorin, at the foundation’s 2026 Children’s Day Programme.
The theme of the Programme is “The Power of a Child’s Dream”.
She said that, an investment in a child is an investment in the future of the society itself.
“The Girl Re-Script Project is a dedicated initiative designed to support teenage girls who have had to leave school due to early pregnancy or forced marriage.
“For many of these young women, the loss of education leads to a life of total financial dependency, our mission is to break that cycle.
“By providing vocational training, mentorship, and essential life skills, we aim to help these girls move from a place of forced reliance to one of self-sufficiency.
“We want them to know that their mistakes, pain, or circumstances do not have to define the rest of their lives.
“We believe every girl deserves the chance to re-script her story and build a future defined by her own potential rather than her past circumstances.
“Because when society gives up on a girl child, we lose more than one life, we lose dreams, leadership, creativity, and generations of possibilities,” she said.
Miss Ebo added that “Adopt A Future” is an initiative where individuals, families, and organizations can support the education of secondary school students by sponsoring their school fees and learning materials, including textbooks and essential academic resources.
“Sponsors will receive termly updates, including academic progress reports, notes on performance, and general development updates about their adopted child, thereby ensuring transparency,” she said.
Miss Ebo said the children’s day programme was to serve as a reminder that child’s dream may seem small today, but the dreams of children often become the solutions of tomorrow.
An education expert, Dr James Adewale tasked parents and teachers to help children nurture their dreams for them to be successful.
Adewale said parents should be observant to know their child’s dream and guide them to pursue them.
He further advised teachers not to kill the dream of their pupils with words and actions, but rather encourage them with affirmative word.
In her remarks, Miss Faith Adaramola also urged the children to pay attention to their dreams and pursue it by being serious and determined.
Chairman of the occasion, Dr Segun Oyelabi said the power of a child’s dream is unlimited, hence the importance to support their dreams and help them materialise it.
Highlights of the programme was a Spelling Bee Competition, games and presentation of certificates to all the children