All the world’s great religions teach that we are all children of God and brothers and sisters, with responsibility for each others.  Those of us who are fortunate enough to live in the United States have many resources in abundance.  Those who live in Nigeria need some of those resources to provide the basics of food, clothing, education, healthcare, and a loving, nurturing environment that should be the birthright of every child.  Often, we discard equipment or clothes that others could use.  Many people are eager to share, but do not have a way to do so that assures them their donations will get to where they are needed. 

To get to Awka, Nigeria, from Lagos, one must cross the mile-long bridge over the Niger River at Onitsha.  For supplies and gifts to get from the United States to Awka, a bridge is also needed.  The Bridge of Faith project provides that bridge, collecting and paying shipping costs for surplus equipment and donated goods, supplies, and money.  It provides a network of people, both in the US and in Nigeria, who ensure that the supplies are delivered and maintained appropriately.  It enables trusted local representatives to purchase supplies on the local market, whenever practical, so that the local economy may also benefit.  We hope you will become a part of that bridge.

Since its inception, we have provided:

•A generator for the Model Motherless Babies Home

•A van for Orphanage Tenderlove

•A “solar suitcase” to provide light at night and three examining tables for the clinic at Okpuno

•500 insecticide-treated mosquito nets for several organizations, including the Biafran War Veterans settlement and a leper colony 

•Thousands of text books and school supplies for 8 primary and secondary schools

•Clothing, books, toys, food, and infant formula for 3 orphanages

•Bibles, drums, and 2 pianos to churches

•A football tournament among four area secondary schools

•The Heather Taylor Institute of Mathematics providing extra mathematics education for select secondary school students

Our funding comes from donations from individuals, churches, and organizations, as well as from ongoing sales of African crafts at churches, church meetings, street fairs and craft sales.  

We invite you to become a part of this bridge by donating books, children’s clothing, school supplies, and other items, by sponsoring sales of African crafts, and by donating money.