Foundation seeks wider support as funding, logistics stall outreach to vulnerable children

The founder of Protota Charitable Foundation, Christiana Tanimola, says persistent funding and logistical challenges are limiting the expansion of the organisation’s RISE empowerment initiative, despite its growing impact on vulnerable children across Nigeria. She made the appeal at the 2025 RISE Conference in Kaduna, where she urged individuals, organisations, and development partners to deepen their […]

The founder of Protota Charitable Foundation, Christiana Tanimola, says persistent funding and logistical challenges are limiting the expansion of the organisation’s RISE empowerment initiative, despite its growing impact on vulnerable children across Nigeria.

She made the appeal at the 2025 RISE Conference in Kaduna, where she urged individuals, organisations, and development partners to deepen their support for child-focused interventions.

Tanimola explained that while the Foundation’s vision remains strong, its ability to scale has been constrained by inadequate funding, inconsistent data on the long-term needs of children, and the complex logistics required to reach multiple homes across different states.

According to her, securing stronger corporate participation has been one of the most difficult hurdles to building sustainable, long-term programmes.

“Limited funding for scaling, mobility constraints, and the absence of strong corporate involvement have slowed down our impact. Yet the needs of these children are real, urgent, and growing,” she said.

She noted that the Foundation’s goal is to create lasting structures—not short-term relief—capable of restoring hope, confidence, and opportunity for orphaned and vulnerable children.

Tanimola appealed to the public to support the initiative through sponsorships, mentorship programmes, financial contributions, and strategic partnerships that can help unlock the next phase of RISE.

“We need well-meaning Nigerians, organisations, and partners to stand with us. Your support—whether through mentorship, funding, or collaborative projects—will help us reach more homes, deliver deeper impact, and sustain the dreams of these children,” she added.

She also encouraged individuals passionate about youth development and humanitarian work to see themselves as part of a broader mission to secure a brighter future for vulnerable children.

“These children are not invisible. They are full of potential. With more hands joining this effort, we can reshape destinies and give them the opportunities they deserve,” she said.

The Foundation further called on government agencies to strengthen child-protection systems and work more collaboratively with credible private charities to bridge existing gaps in welfare, emotional support, and youth empowerment.