Free care, where people are

Community outreach

Free health checks in Epe

Our team travelled to Epe to bring free check-ups, eye care and medicines to the community, from grandmothers to the youngest children.

Free services

• Blood pressure checks
• Eye tests, using trial lenses to find the right reading glasses
• Consultations and advice from our health workers
• Free medicines from our pharmacy table

Highlights

Families came together, many with small children, and the hall stayed busy as our volunteers in their high-visibility vests worked through the queue.

Oke's Day outreach

Emmanuel Anglican Church, Ilasamaja

Okeoghene's birthday is 27 April. In 2026 it fell on a Monday, so we held our Oke's Day outreach on Saturday 25 April, in his memory, together with Emmanuel Anglican Church, Ilasamaja.

It was the first of the outreaches we plan for the year. Our goal is to hold one every quarter.

Free services

• Health education talks, including drinking enough water and keeping our surroundings clean
• Blood pressure checks and blood sugar tests
• Malaria tests and HIV testing
• Eye tests and free reading glasses
• Free medication

What we saw

Alongside caring for people living with sickle cell, our team saw a worrying number of people with high blood pressure. They were treated and advised on next steps.

Thank you

To our doctors, nurses, pharmacists, health workers and volunteers, to everyone who sponsored the day in cash and in kind, and to the vicar and parishioners of Emmanuel Anglican Church for hosting us.

School outreach

High Hope Academy, Alakija

We visited High Hope Academy to talk with students about personal hygiene and their health, and every student we met went home with a free hygiene kit.

What we did

• A health and hygiene talk for the students
• Free hygiene kits for students
• Sickle cell awareness, with our campaign banner at the school

Highlights

Students lined up proudly with their kits, and teachers and staff joined our team for a group photo at the school entrance.

Church outreach

Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Ajegunle

We took a free medical outreach to Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Aroworade, Ajegunle, with health education and free tests and medicines for the church and the community around it.

Free services

• Health education
• Blood pressure checks
• Blood sugar and malaria tests
• Eye tests and free reading glasses
• HIV testing
• Free medicines

Church outreach

Our Saviour's Anglican Church, Jakande, Isolo

We joined the congregation of Our Saviour's Anglican Church for a medical talk, free tests and free medicines, with a special focus on the silent conditions that affect so many adults: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and mental health.

Free services

• A medical talk on blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and mental health
• Blood pressure checks
• Blood sugar and cholesterol tests
• Free medicines
• Hygiene kits for young people

Highlights

Clergy, elders, parents and teenagers all took part, and many stopped to pose with our sickle cell awareness frame.

Community outreach

Irri Community, Isoko South

Together with Late Pa Matthew Utho's family, we held a free medical outreach in his remembrance at his compound in Uzi Quarters, Aviara Road by Sawmill, honouring his legacy by giving back to his community.

Health education

Community members received talks on disease prevention, lifestyle management, and the importance of regular medical checkups.

Free medical services

• Blood pressure checks
• Blood sugar level tests
• Malaria tests
• HIV testing and counselling
• Eye tests
• Free medicines and kits
• Free reading glasses for people with sight challenges

Impact

The outreach recorded a strong turnout from Irri and neighbouring communities. Beneficiaries expressed heartfelt gratitude for care that met urgent health needs and was a meaningful way to remember Late Pa Matthew Utho, a man whose legacy of kindness and service continues to inspire.

School outreach

PATS Private Secondary School, Alakija

Hundreds of students gathered at assembly as our volunteers spoke about health and hygiene, and every student, boys and girls alike, received a free hygiene kit.

What we did

• A health and hygiene talk at the school assembly
• Free hygiene kits for every student we reached
• Sickle cell awareness for students and teachers

Highlights

When the kits were handed out, the whole assembly raised them high for the camera.

School outreach

Two schools in Agboju

On Valentine's Day, we showed love in a practical way: a health talk and free menstrual hygiene kits for students at two schools in Agboju.

What we did

• A health talk on menstrual hygiene and personal care
• Free menstruation hygiene kits for students
• Sickle cell awareness, with our campaign banner

Highlights

Students spoke on camera at our banner about what they learned, holding the kits they received.

Students speak

School outreach

The Giantsteps Trasjo School, Alagbado

We held a free medical outreach at The Giantsteps Trasjo School in Alagbado, open to the school and the community around it.

Free services

• Health education
• Blood pressure checks
• Blood sugar and malaria tests
• Eye tests and free reading glasses
• HIV testing
• Free medicines

School outreach

Randle Senior Secondary School, Apapa

Our team visited Randle Senior Secondary School in Apapa and gave the girls free sanitary pads, as part of our campaign to help girls stay in school.

What we did

• Free sanitary pads for the girls
• Time with the students in the school yard

Highlights

Class after class of girls lined up and raised their packs in the air for the camera.

Oke's Day outreach

St Michael's Anglican Church, Ajegunle

On Okeoghene's birthday in 2024, we took a free medical outreach to St Michael's Anglican Church in Ajegunle, Apapa.

Free services

• Health education
• Blood pressure checks
• Blood sugar and malaria tests
• Eye tests and free reading glasses
• HIV testing
• Free medicines

School outreach, International Women's Day

Delight International Schools, Apapa

On International Women's Day, we held a health talk for the students of Delight International Schools and gave the girls free sanitary pads.

What we did

• A health talk for the students, with slides in the school hall
• Free sanitary pads for the girls
• Time for students to ask questions

Highlights

The girls proudly showed the pads they received, and the whole school took part in the talk.

School outreach, International Women's Day

Marywood Girls College, Apapa

Together with the Christiana Okotete Foundation, we brought free sanitary pads and a health talk to the girls of Marywood Girls College, as part of our campaign for girls in secondary schools.

What we did

• A health talk for the students
• Free sanitary pads for every girl
• Our joint banner: "Free sanitary pads and health talk to girls in secondary schools"

Why it matters

Many girls miss school because they cannot afford pads. Giving them pads and the facts about their health helps them stay in class and stay confident.

School outreach

Navy Town Secondary School

We gave students, teachers and support staff free healthcare, health education and awareness on preventive care and wellness. The outreach began at 9am at Navy Town Secondary School, Oriade LCDA, Amuwo Odofin LGA.

Health education

Participants learned about personal hygiene, nutrition, reproductive health and sickle cell awareness.

Free health screenings and tests

• Blood pressure checks
• Blood sugar level tests
• Malaria tests
• Eye tests
• HIV awareness and testing, to encourage early detection

Free medication and care

Beneficiaries received free drugs for common ailments, free reading glasses, and counselling from medical professionals.

Impact

• Attended to over 300 students, teachers and support staff
• Improved knowledge of preventive health practices
• Provided essential medicines, reading glasses and health guidance to those in need
• Built a stronger link between the foundation and the school community

Community outreach, Delta State

In memory of Mama Grace Akowarehọ Igogo

To mark ten years since the passing of Mama Grace Akowarehọ Igogo, we held a free medical outreach for her community in Delta State.

Free services

• Health education
• Blood pressure checks
• Blood sugar and malaria tests
• Eye tests and free glasses
• HIV and pregnancy tests
• Free medicines

Our first outreach, Oke's Day

The Good Shepherd Church

Our very first outreach, held on Okeoghene's birthday in the same month the foundation began. The hall filled with members of the congregation and the community, and it set the pattern for every outreach since.

What we did

• Sickle cell awareness, with our campaign banner
• Consultations with health workers
• Free medicines from our pharmacy table
• Our volunteers in their World Oke Day T-shirts

Why it matters

This is where the promise began: to turn the pain of losing Okeoghene into care for others.

Community outreach

Free tests, glasses and medicines for the community

Residents came out for free check-ups, tests and medicines. Anyone who needed further tests was advised and referred to a bigger hospital.

Free services

• Blood pressure checks and blood sugar tests
• Malaria, hepatitis B, HIV and pregnancy tests
• Eye tests and free reading glasses
• Free medication for what our doctors found
• Treatment for malaria and typhoid