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We Work in More Than 7k Communities To Strengthen equality

Rosana Empowerment Foundation (REF) tirelessly champions equality, extending its impact across 7,000 communities across Nigeria. Through multifaceted initiatives, REF empowers marginalized individuals, advocating for their rights, and fostering inclusive growth. By working in diverse locales, REF endeavours to create a society where every voice is heard, disparities are diminished, and equal opportunities flourish.

no poverty

Lifting the underserved from poverty towards a thriving future.

best education

Offering holistic education for academic excellence.

clean water

Ensuring safe water, health, and community upliftment

good health

Empowering communities for comprehensive well-being.

nutrition

Combating malnutrition, empowering with education, balanced meals.

help is our main goal!

Rosana Empowerment Foundation (REF) is dedicated to uplifting communities via education, healthcare, and sustainable efforts. Through empowerment, skill-building, and opportunity creation, REF aims for positive transformation, guiding individuals towards self-reliance for a brighter future.

...Touching Lives, Building Future!

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Pertussis Is Back: What Nigeria Must Know, and Do, to Protect Every Baby

Pertussis Is Back: What Nigeria Must Know, and Do, to Protect Every Baby

Pertussis in Nigeria: What Every Parent Must Know After a quiet period during COVID-19, pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is returning in many countries. This is a warning sign for Nigeria. Although cases are rising in the United States, the reasons behind the resurgence can also affect us. Therefore,…
How REF Is Telling Impact Stories From Nigeria’s Underserved Communities – And Why You Should, Too

How REF Is Telling Impact Stories From Nigeria’s Underserved Communities – And Why You Should, Too

By Vitus Ejiogu, Co-Founder, Rosana Empowerment Foundation (REF) I still remember the skepticism the first time we told someone we were producing community documentaries on mobile phones. “Who’s going to watch them?” “That’s not real reporting,” they said. But what we’ve seen since then - especially in the hard-to-reach places…
Empowering Communities Through Digital Literacy: REF’s Fight Against Misinformation and Online Insecurity in Nigeria

Empowering Communities Through Digital Literacy: REF’s Fight Against Misinformation and Online Insecurity in Nigeria

In an age of growing misinformation, cyber risks, and digital exclusion, the Rosana Empowerment Foundation (REF) has been at the forefront of promoting digital safety, especially among vulnerable communities in Nigeria. Since 2020, REF has launched a series of grassroots digital literacy workshops designed to combat fake news, promote responsible…