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Young, Vulnerable, and Not Alone: Starting the Conversation August 12th 2026

Being young comes with a lot of challenges: figuring out who you are, making decisions about your future, dealing with pressure, and finding your place in a world that may sometimes feel hellbent on bringing you down. It comes with moments of vulnerability, uncertainty, and dependence on the adults and people around you, and sometimes, […]

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Genesis House Joins NAPTIP to Raise Awareness on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

Blog, Events, In The News, Stories / Anne Bassey

Genesis House, a programme of the Freedom Foundation, has joined the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and the United Nations Organization for Migration (IOM) on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons to walk for awareness in Ikeja, Lagos. The event brought together government agencies, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders

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Using Innovation to Strengthen Substance Abuse Prevention

Blog, Events, In The News / Anne Bassey

Substance abuse prevention is most effective when it reaches people before they are in crisis. At Freedom Foundation Nigeria, this belief shapes everything we do, from community awareness campaigns and family education to the rehabilitation services provided through our House of Refuge, where individuals struggling with substance dependence receive holistic care and support on their

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National Conversation on Substance Abuse to Mark UN World Drug Day

Blog, In The News, Stories / Anne Bassey

We hosted a virtual conference, Unmasking Addiction: Strengthening Families and Communities to End Substance Abuse, on Friday, 3rd July 2026, commemorating the United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. In partnership with LagosMums, Adaba Initiative, and TRIL Learning Initiative, the conference brought together parents, caregivers, educators, mental health professionals, youth advocates, policymakers,

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Genesis House Graduation 2026

Blog, Events, In The News, Stories / Anne Bassey

Freedom Foundation Nigeria marked the 2025/2026 Genesis House Graduation by equipping all seven graduates with tailored business starter kits worth over ₦2.1 million, empowering them to build sustainable livelihoods after rehabilitation. Each graduate received tools aligned with her vocational training in fashion design, hairdressing, baking and catering, make-up, or event décor, reinforcing the Foundation’s commitment

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The Signs We Almost Missed

Blog, In The News, Stories / Anne Bassey

Mrs. Adeyemi still remembers the night she almost didn’t notice. Her son had always been the loud one, the one who filled the house with laughter, football chants, and off-key singing in the shower. So when he grew quiet, she told herself it was just a phase. Exams, maybe. Or a girl. He was tired

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Celebrating Healing, Resilience, and New Beginnings at Genesis House

Blog, Events, In The News, Stories / Anne Bassey

On Saturday, July 4, 2026, a group of remarkable young women will take a significant step into a new chapter of their lives. As they walk across the stage at the Genesis House Graduation Ceremony in Lekki, they will not simply be receiving certificates; they will be celebrating a journey of courage, healing, and transformation.

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Virtual Conference set to Mark International Day Against Drug Abuse/Illicit Trafficking

Blog, Events, In The News, Stories / Anne Bassey

Substance abuse is not just an individual problem — it deeply affects families, schools, and communities. The theme Unmasking Addiction highlights the need to look beyond the surface of drug use and focus on the systems that can prevent, detect early, and support recovery. This approach aligns with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well‑being) and

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Freedom Foundation Relaunches Genesis House, Celebrates Women’s Day

Blog, In The News, Stories / Anne Bassey

A global non-profit, Freedom Foundation Nigeria, marked a significant milestone with the relaunch of Genesis House alongside the celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD), reaffirming its commitment to the restoration, protection, and empowerment of vulnerable girls. The event which was held on March 26th at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, was a powerful celebration

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Freedom Foundation’s Genesis House Relaunches with IWD Conference Themed Give to Gain

Events, In The News / Anne Bassey

A non-profit organization, the Freedom Foundation, through one of its expressions, Genesis House, has announced its relaunch at a landmark International Women’s Day conference themed “Give to Gain: Rebuilding Her Story – Act, Restore, Empower.” The conference, scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2026, will gather over 150 participants, including mental health professionals, faith leaders, NGOs,

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In The News

Young, Vulnerable, and Not Alone: Starting the Conversation August 12th 2026

Genesis House Joins NAPTIP to Raise Awareness on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

Using Innovation to Strengthen Substance Abuse Prevention

National Conversation on Substance Abuse to Mark UN World Drug Day

Genesis House Graduation 2026

The Signs We Almost Missed

Celebrating Healing, Resilience, and New Beginnings at Genesis House

Virtual Conference set to Mark International Day Against Drug Abuse/Illicit Trafficking

Freedom Foundation Relaunches Genesis House, Celebrates Women’s Day

Freedom Foundation’s Genesis House Relaunches with IWD Conference Themed Give to Gain

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