Digital charity platform, ProjectGiiV and Heirs Insurance Group have donated clothes, food items and other essentials to Bales of Mercy Orphanage, Lagos.
ProjectGiiV, in a release on Monday, stated that the donation was made to enable the children in the orphanage to enjoy the Yuletide season.
“This donation marks the sixth in 2023 and the 18th since ProjectGiiV began operations in 2021.
“Gifts of clothes, food items and essentials were donated not only to the children of the home but to the workers too,” it disclosed.
According to World Population Review, Nigeria with 24.4 million homeless people ranked as number one in the ranking of the countries with the highest record of homelessness in Africa in 2023.
It noted that the home manager of Bales of Mercy Orphanage while receiving the items expressed her heartfelt gratitude.
She described the donation as a timely and noble gesture that would go a long way in meeting the immediate needs of the children and helping them experience the joy of the season.
In his remark, Heirs Insurance Group Communications Manager, Timilehin Adebiyi, described the partnership as a testament to the companies’ commitment to social good. “At Heirs Insurance, we believe in championing social good within Nigeria.
“This donation showcases our commitment to making a positive impact, just as our Heirs Life Essay Championship empowers young minds. We are proud to partner with ProjectGiiV to spread kindness and support such a noteworthy cause,” he added.
ProjectGiiV founder, Olamide Jasanya, thanked Heirs Insurance for throwing their weight behind the charity platform and extending goodwill to the orphanage.
He explained that the partnership between ProjectGiiV and Heirs Insurance Group exemplified the true spirit of the holiday season – a time for giving, sharing, and making a positive difference in the lives of others.
He asserted, “It is a great pleasure to be wrapping up the year with our first major corporate partner, Heirs Insurance Group.
“We share similar visions not just towards social good but also the leveraging of technology and digital tools. While we use ours to promote charitable activities, Heirs Insurance Group is excelling with theirs for insurance penetration. This alliance of purposes gives us great confidence that this partnership is meant to be and is the first of many.”
