GET TO KNOW EMERALD LIGHT INITIATIVE
Emerald Light Initiative is a project of Selah Support Foundation. We give pregnant adolescents and adolescent mothers including victims of sexual trafficking in Nigeria, second chances by supporting and empowering them to make the most of their lives again. We also create awareness on effects of stigmatisation on their rehabilitation. Through our initiatives, we aim to give every adolescent mother that comes our way, the support she needs to thrive. You can make a difference in countless lives by joining us and making our mission your own.
A BIT MORE ABOUT US
Hope, Empowerment, Support, and Advocacy
The core of our work in supporting pregnant adolescents and teenage moms in Nigeria is not a platform to encourage young girls to become pregnant or young mothers. We look after adolescents girls with unintended pregnancies and their children because we believe that an isolated event of unplanned pregnancy is not supposed to attract such capital punishment as a shattered destiny. We embrace damage control measure measures as we are not ready to give up on them.
We provide mental, social, emotional, educational, financial support and empowerment through;
❖ Counselling (on/offline) pregnant/young moms and their parents/families
❖ Support group for pregnant/young moms and parents/families
❖ Mentorship program spearheaded by those who were once “victims”
❖ The provision of accompanier to their first two ante-natal and post-natal visits
❖ Afterschool coaching
❖ Financial assistance towards schooling, trading, or apprenticeship re-enrolment.
We create awareness about the detrimental effects of toxic attitudes and stigmatization on pregnant adolescents/adolescent mothers and their family members. We also create awareness about the effects of unsafe abortion.
We advocate against the brutal stigmatization and stereotyping mounted on them by our society.
We offer comprehensive sexual and relationship education to young people and we partner with other NGOS with related visions
With the right support and empowerment, unsafe abortions would reduce and these girls can achieve their dreams in life.
UPCOMING CLOTHING PROJECT
We understand the trauma of nakedness
We want to improve the lives of teenage mothers in the Nigerian communities, by providing clothings, shoes and bags. No one deserves to be naked!
EMPOWERMENT
Every little helps
We're proud to accompany teenage mothers on their unique journeys as they move towards better, richer, brighter futures and more fulfilled lives. We provide educational and vocational training grants.
WE SPREAD AWARENESS
We give our voice
With our successful stigmatisation awareness program, we're spreading awareness about the effects of stigmatisation and marginalisation on pregnant adolescents and adolescent mothers through our social media posts and advocacy.
EMERALD LIGHT INITIATIVE: OUR STORY
We spread the vibes of hope
Emerald Light Initiative was founded to give hope to teenage mothers in Nigeria. Since 2021, we've been partnering with like-minded individuals and organizations to make our vision a reality. We're proud to say that our services have given some adolescent mothers the chance to transform their lives. Our work is fueled by an unshakable belief that an accidental pregnancy is not enough to tag any destiny a failure. We put our hearts into our efforts and celebrate every step forward. Thanks to our dedicated staff, volunteers and donors, we're creating a future that holds richer possibilities for pregnant and adolescent mothers.
IT'S TIME TO TAKE ACTION
With Your Help, Change Is Possible
SPREAD AWARENESS
Be the Answer We Need
At Emerald Light Initiative, we're joining forces to change the world for adolescent mothers. You can help us make it happen by committing to spread awareness about the dangers of toxic attitude towards pregnant adolescents and adolescent mothers in the bid to shame and punish them. We can always use more help and more people on our team, so please consider taking the time to help us in our mission.
VOLUNTEER
Help Us Help Her
Partner with Emerald Light Initiative in making a difference. When you Volunteer, you'll do your part to create meaningful, lasting changes adolescent mothers. It's never too early or late to join our movement. Challenge yourself to Volunteer and enjoy how good it feels.
RUN AN EVENT
Every Effort Counts
Partner with us and Run an Event. Become a part of something bigger and take your place in our welcoming community of supporters. By participating in this important part of our activities, you'll enable Emerald Light Initiative to continue being there for pregnant adolescents and adolescent mothers who count on us.
COLLABORATE!
There is beauty in togetherness
We are seeking collaboration with individuals and organisations with related visions and missions to effectively and efficiently support teenage mothers including survivors of sexual trafficking.
CONTACT US
Get in touch to learn more about our mission and how you can become part of it.
+2347032883295
