Our Vision
Our vision is to build supportive communities across Africa by strengthening families, empowering children, and creating sustainable support systems that break cycles of hardship.
Read our full visionSt. Hannah Foundation — Restoring Hope, Empowering Lives and Transforming Communities
Serving Widows, Children & Families
Restoring Hope. Empowering Lives.
Supporting widows, children, families and vulnerable communities through education, empowerment, outreach and life-changing interventions.
Serving Widows, Children & Families
Inspiring Through Education
Providing educational support, empowerment opportunities and practical assistance to those who need it most.
Serving Widows, Children & Families
Building Stronger Families And Communities
Together we are creating opportunities, strengthening families and transforming lives across communities.
Fundraising appeal · Bariga, Lagos
Widows Program 2026
Restoring dignity, hope and economic independence for widows through support, empowerment and community care.
96 days to go until 24 December 2026
About St. Hannah Foundation
Restoring Hope Through Compassion And Service
St. Hannah Foundation is committed to improving the lives of widows, children, families and vulnerable individuals through education, empowerment, outreach and practical support. We believe every individual deserves dignity, opportunity and the chance to thrive regardless of their circumstances.
Our Mission
St. Hannah Foundation exists to strengthen families, restore dignity and create pathways of hope for vulnerable children across Africa. We are driven by compassion and committed to meeting real needs with excellence, accountability, and love.
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The Heart Behind The Name
Where It All Began
Prophetess Hannah Okoh dedicated much of her life to caring for the less privileged. During festive seasons, she visited orphanages and underserved communities, making sure children and families received food, clothing and essential support.
Her legacy of compassion lives on through St. Hannah Foundation.
Read Her StoryOur Programmes
View our programmesCreating opportunities. Restoring hope.
Education Support
Creating opportunities through access to education, mentorship, school support and learning resources.
Widows Support Program
Restoring dignity, hope and economic independence for widows through support, empowerment and community care.
Medical Aid
Improving access to healthcare services, medical support and wellness programmes for vulnerable communities.
Family Support
Strengthening families through practical assistance, care programmes and social support initiatives.
Moments Of Impact
View Full GalleryMoments That Tell Our Story
Every photograph records a life touched and a community strengthened. Browse the work by programme area, or open the full gallery.
Stories In Motion
Experience the impact
Watch the work through the lives of the people and communities we serve.
Impact At A Glance
Impact That Changes Lives
Every initiative, every outreach and every act of generosity contributes to building stronger families, restoring dignity and creating opportunities for individuals and communities to thrive.
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Children Reached
500+
Widows Supported
45+
Educational Beneficiaries
50+
Communities Impacted
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Restoring Hope
Stories of Hope
Every programme begins with someone's real circumstances. This is one of them, told in full.
Helping Esther Rebuild Her Life With Hope and Dignity
Esther's story is one of loss, resilience and hope.
She is raising her four children on her own. She takes whatever menial work she can find, but it is not steady, and it is not always enough to feed them.
Their home is not safe: when it rains, water comes into the room. Esther is also unwell and needs medical care.
Today, she is asking for help: food for her children, medical care, their education and a safe place to live. St. Hannah Foundation wants to stand with her in all of it, but we cannot do it alone.
With your support, Esther and her children can begin to rebuild their lives with the hope and dignity every family deserves.
Hope is rebuilt together.
What Esther needs
- Food Support
- Medical Support
- Education Support
- Safe Accommodation
Stand with Esther
- Secure payment
- Instant receipt
Stories Of Transformation
Lives Changed Through Compassion
Behind every program is a story of resilience, hope and lives being transformed through compassion and support.
Widow EmpowermentRestoring Dignity, Renewing Hope for WidowsMore than 500 widows gathered for a day of compassion, generosity and joy, receiving essential items and renewed hope for themselves and their families.24 December 2025500+ reachedPart of our Widows Support ProgramRead Full Story
Education SupportMaking Education PossibleHow St. Hannah Foundation supported students preparing for the 2026 UTME by covering their examination fees and providing the guidance, preparation and academic support they needed to make the most of the opportunity.202615+ reachedPart of our Education Support programmeRead Full Story
Family SupportSupporting Families Through Difficult TimesProviding food assistance and welfare support to vulnerable families.October 2025100+ reachedPart of our Family Support programmeRead Full StoryIn Their Own Words
Voices From The Communities We Serve
Beneficiaries, volunteers and community leaders on what the Foundation's work has meant to them.
Exploring the St. Hannah Foundation website already speaks volumes about the organization's vision and mission. Its commitment to touching lives and creating lasting, positive impact is both inspiring and admirable.
The support and encouragement we received restored hope during a difficult season. St. Hannah Foundation is not only helping families but restoring dignity and confidence.
The Foundation continues to demonstrate that lasting change is possible when compassion, service and community development come together.
Governance & Leadership
Meet the whole teamMeet the leaders behind the mission
The people responsible for the Foundation's direction, oversight and accountability.
President
Mrs Glory Akinola
Vice President
Dr. A.Akinyemi
Secretary
Pastor Chinedu Momah
Join The Mission
Be The Reason
Hope Continues
Every act of kindness creates opportunities for children, strengthens families and restores hope to communities. Whether you choose to give, volunteer or partner with us, you become part of a mission that changes lives every day.
"Hope grows wherever compassion becomes action."
Together we can build a future where every child, every family and every community has the opportunity to thrive with dignity, hope and purpose.