Join Us in
the 7 Days
Sleep Out Fundraising Campaign
in solidarity with Homeless Women and Children in Nigeria
March 22nd to March 28th, 2025
Time: 7 PM to 5 AM daily
Location: Obalende Under Bridge, Lagos
Purpose of the Campaign
The 7 Days Sleep Out Fundraising Campaign is an initiative aimed at raising awareness and funds in solidarity with homeless women and children. It seeks to highlight the realities faced by this vulnerable population while mobilizing resources to support life-changing programs under the Women Reform Organization (WRO).
Objectives
- Raise 500 Million Naira to Build a Safe House and Resource Center
- The primary objective of this campaign is to raise 500,000,000 Naira to construct a safe house equipped with a resource center for homeless women and children from age 12 upward.
- The facility will provide shelter, security, rehabilitation, entrepreneurship and empowerment programs to help women rebuild their lives with dignity.
- Highlight the Reality of Homelessness for Women and Children
- Shine a spotlight on the heartbreaking challenges faced by homeless women and girls, including exposure to violence, exploitation, hunger, and lack of access to education and healthcare.
- Share real-life stories to create a powerful emotional connection that will inspire people to act.
- Secure Donations of Land or Buildings
- We are open to receiving donations of empty land or unused buildings that can be developed into the safe house and resource center, making it a sustainable investment for future generations.
- Mobilize Community and Corporate Support
- Encourage individuals, organizations, and corporate sponsors, both locally and internationally, to contribute financially, provide resources, or partner in this lifechanging project.
- Demonstrate the transformative power of collective responsibility in addressing homelessness.
- Foster Empathy Through Shared Experience
- The 7-day sleep-out symbolizes solidarity with homeless women and children, offering participants a chance to experience, in part, the discomfort and insecurity of life without shelter.
- This powerful act will not only raise awareness but inspire compassion and generosity among participants and observers.
- Build a Future of Hope and Empowerment
- The resource center will provide skills training, counseling services, education programs, and job placement opportunities, creating pathways for independence and self-sufficiency.
- Empower women and children to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty. 8 Okeowo Street, Lagos-State, Nigeria. Email: admin@womenreform.ng
- Amplify Advocacy on Women’s Rights and Safety
- Use the campaign as a platform to advocate for gender-based violence prevention, policy changes, and societal support to address the root causes of homelessness.
- Collaborate with media and influencers to raise awareness nationwide and globally.
Target Audience
Individuals passionate about social change.
Corporate sponsors and partners
Non-governmental organizations.
- Online communities and social media audiences.
Key Messages
Stand with us for 7 days to change lives forever.
No woman or child should face homelessness alone.
Your contribution can provide hope, shelter, and a brighter future.
Campaign Program
- Day 1:
- Welcome note/ Share the purpose of the campaign and its impact goals.(President)
- Introductions ( Participants )
- Participants share why they joined the campaign and what they hope to learn.
- Discussions on homelessness and its impact on women and children.
- Day 2:
- Welcome note by the campaign manager
- Allow participants or community members to share personal or second-hand stories about housing challenges.
- Engage in a group conversation about solutions and ways to help.
- Skills Training Demonstration
- Day 3:
- Welcome note by the campaign manager
- Informative sessions on financial literacy and entrepreneurship.
- Discuss creative ways to support those experiencing homelessness.
- Team Challenge: Work together to design a poster or slogan promoting housing security.
- Day 4:
- Welcome note by the campaign manager.
- Life Skill: Use basic materials like paper, markers, and cardboard to make signs or posters.
- Talent Showcase: Organize an open mic or talent show for poetry, singing, or comedy.
- DJ and Hype man
- Day 5:
- Welcome note by the campaign manager
- Showcasing programs that will be offered at the Resource Center.
- Games: Scrabble, Chess etc. / D J and Hype man
- Day 6: Advocacy and Action
- Welcome note by the campaign manager
- Discussion about locations where homeless people stay in and out of Lagos
- Engaging activities to encourage donations and support.
- D J and Hype man.
- Day 7:
- Everyone shares one thing they are grateful for during the campaign.
- Participants state one action they will take to help the cause.
- Summarize the campaign’s outcomes and next steps for long-term impact.
- End with candles or flashlights to symbolize hope and unity.
Message from the President
As President of the Women Reform Organization. I am reaching out to share an initiative that is deeply significant to me and requires your support.
This 7 Days Sleep Out Fundraising Campaign is more than an event, it is a movement aimed at shedding light on the challenges faced by homeless women and children in Nigeria. By spending nights outdoors, we aim to empathize with their plight and raise awareness about the urgent need for shelter and resources.
How You Can Participate:
- Join Us Physically: Spend a night or more with us at Obalende Under Bridge to show solidarity.
- Donate Resources: Your contributions will directly support the provision of shelter and resource center.
- Volunteer Your Skills: Assist in organizing and facilitating the event.
- Spread the Word: Share this initiative within your networks to amplify our reach.
For more information or to get involved, please contact us through our official channels.
Thank you for your support.
#WomenReformOrganization #7DaysSleepOut #HomelessnessAwareness #SupportWomenAndChildren #Nigeria
Note: The choice of Obalende Under Bridge as the venue is symbolic, representing the daily reality of many homeless individuals in Lagos. We are coordinating with local authorities to ensure the safety and appropriateness of this location for the event.