L-R: Operations Assistant, Divine Abuking; Founder, Raven Charity and Humanitarian Initiative, Todun Adekanye; Board Secretary of the organisation, Oyinda Fasanya, and Nutrition Consultant, Pearl Takpatore; during the launch of Raven Charity and Humanitarian Initiative in Abuja, last weekend
By Our Reporter
The Raven Charity and Humanitarian Initiative (RCHI) has been officially launched, marking a significant milestone in the organisation’s mission to improve the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of individuals, particularly vulnerable populations.
The event, which took place on Saturday at the Valencia Hotel in Abuja, heralded a mission of empathy and empowerment as well as exemplified the five core values of compassion, excellence, integrity, community, and faith on which RCHI’s mission is built.
The organisation’s operational framework is designed to empower parents and caregivers, raising healthy, confident children who will shape the future.
RCHI’s projects align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ensuring a sustainable and impactful approach to humanitarian work.
The launch event was attended by dignitaries, including Chief Sunday Dare, CON, Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication/Spokesperson to the President of Nigeria, and Prince Clem Ikanade Agba, CON, former Minister of State for Budget and National Planning.
Prominent figures, including Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa and Prince Agba, commended RCHI’s commitment to driving meaningful change and serving as a beacon of hope within the community and across Nigeria.
Attendees responded with pledges and donations, including institutional support, to further strengthen RCHI’s initiatives.
As RCHI embarks on its mission to make a difference, the organisation invites individuals, organisations, and well-wishers to join hands in supporting its initiatives.
“Together, we can create a brighter future for all’, the CEO of RCHI, Miss Todun Adekanye, said in her opening address on the occasion.
Adekanye expressed gratitude to God and reiterated the mission of the organisation: to improve the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of individuals while empowering parents and caregivers to become the best versions of themselves, thereby raising healthy, confident children who will shape the future.
She highlighted the inspiration behind the charity’s establishment, its overarching vision, and its core values—compassion, excellence, integrity, community, and faith.
Barr. Divine Abuking, Operations Assistant, presented an overview of the charity’s operational framework, outlining both short- and long-term goals.
She was joined by DTN Pearl Takpatore, the organisation’s Nutrition Consultant, who explained the fundamental principles guiding RCHI’s service approach, particularly Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and the Needs Assessment model.
DTN. Pearl further elaborated on how RCHI’s projects aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In their goodwill messages, Prince Agba, Chief Dare, and Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa commended Miss Adekanye and her team for their commitment to driving meaningful change and serving as a beacon of hope within the community and across Nigeria.
They pledged their support and encouraged all attendees to partner RCHI in advancing its mission.
Secretary of the Board, Barr. Oyindamola Fasanya, highlighted the progress made by RCHI over the past year and called for continued support towards upcoming projects.
Several attendees responded with pledges and donations including institutional support to further strengthen the charity’s initiatives.
Other dignitaries who graced the occasion included the Chairperson and Chief Launcher, Mrs. Felicia Arenyeka, retired Federal Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Budget and National Planning, Mr S.O. Odewale, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. (Dr.) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, represented by Mrs. Omobolanle Olatunde, who gave a goodwill message from the Commission, Director, Diaspora Affairs Department of the Directorate of Technical Cooperation in Africa (DTCA), Mr. Okeoghenemaro T.P. Sefia, Esq.
Also present were members of the RCHI Board, volunteers, partner organisations such as Feed the Vulnerable Families, Tabitha Mission for Orphans and Widows Intl. RCCG Christ the Anchor and Central Parishes, When Women Pray and ECWA fellowship Karu, along with beneficiaries, friends of the organisation, and other well-wishers.
