IDP CAMP
Empowering Lives Through Football:
Sponsorship Opportunity for Ozoya Football Foundation's IDP Camp Program in Kaduna State, Nigeria
In the heart of Kaduna State, Nigeria, lies a community that has faced the harsh realities of displacement and adversity. The Ozoya Football Foundation, established in 2004, has been a beacon of hope for these individuals residing in the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp. The Foundation has launched a comprehensive program aimed at not only addressing immediate needs like feeding, clothing, and shelter but also empowering the residents through education and skill acquisition, all facilitated through the power of soccer.
About Ozoya Football Foundation:
The Ozoya Football Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to using the sport of football as a tool for positive social change. Since its inception, the foundation has been committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable populations, particularly those affected by conflict and displacement.
The IDP Camp Program:
This year, the Ozoya Football Foundation is gearing up for a transformative program at the Kaduna IDP camp. The program is designed to address the multifaceted needs of the residents, focusing on five key areas: feeding, clothing, shelter, education, and skill acquisition, all centered around the unifying and uplifting spirit of soccer.
Program Components:
Feeding: A nutritious diet is fundamental for overall well-being. The foundation aims to provide regular and wholesome meals for the IDP camp residents, ensuring they have the energy and vitality needed to rebuild their lives.
Clothing: Basic necessities such as clothing are often overlooked but essential for one’s dignity and self-esteem. The Ozoya Football Foundation seeks to clothe every resident in the IDP camp, offering not just protection from the elements but a sense of pride and belonging.
Shelter: Adequate housing is a fundamental human right. The foundation is committed to improving the living conditions within the IDP camp, working towards providing safe and comfortable shelter for all its residents.
Education: The pathway to a brighter future begins with education. Ozoya Football Foundation plans to implement educational programs within the IDP camp, ensuring that children have access to quality schooling and adults have opportunities for continued learning.
Skill Acquisition Through Soccer: Leveraging the power of sports, especially soccer, the foundation aims to impart valuable life skills to the residents. From teamwork and leadership to discipline and resilience, these skills acquired on the field can have a profound impact on their daily lives.
Youth scattered across some of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in North West Nigeria will soon have a reason to smile. This follows the planned move by the Ozoya Football Foundation, OFF, to reach out to youngsters in IDP camps through a popular sport like football.
Monday Ozoya who heads the Foundation and is also the Chairman of Manchester Bulls Football Club said plans are in the works to take the round leather game to the IDP camps.
Ozoya Football Foundation is moving away from the normal development aspect which we are known for, to the humanitarian aspect. We’re looking at how to get talent from some of the IDP camps in Nigeria, to represent Nigeria in about 10 years’ time at the Olympics or Commonwealth Games, because we know that there are a lot of talents.
We’re looking at young players at the IDP camps to play in the Premiership. That’s the kind of vision I’m having and what we want to work on for our humanitarian journey.”
Ozoya, who is currently the Divisional Secretary of the U-12 Suffolk League and District League in the UK, said he would be working with his English partners, Nigerians in the diaspora and other well-meaning individuals as well as corporate bodies to actualise the laudable vision.
For now, we will be looking more into the North West. Yes, we can provide food, shelter and accommodation and other essentials, but we need to give them hope, and I don’t think we’re doing much for them in that aspect.
We can’t have kids, a generation that has no good education, skill or sporting opportunities, so I think we need to do more to support the IDP camps, that’s why we at the Ozoya Football Foundation are looking at the humanitarian aspect, while we also continue with the developmental aspect which we started in 2013.”
According to Ozoya, this new IDP initiative is targeted for launch before the end of the year.
For the IDP project, we’re still working on the strategic planning and the budget, but we’re hoping to launch the new project in the UK before the end of the year. Nigerians in the diaspora will be invited as well but hopefully, before the end of the year, we will be launching the project. We will get to the media and let people know that something is coming and there is hope for the IDPs. At least let’s remove all the barriers the IDPs are facing through football,” he said.
Contact Us
Contact Ozoya Football Foundation to learn more about our initiatives, volunteer opportunities, or ways to support grassroots football in Nigeria. We always seek partners, donors, and supporters who share our vision for youth football development.
For further information contact:
Mr Friday Ozoya
+234 8033338548