Chinwe Bode-Akinwande of CBA Foundation has disclosed that the foundation was established to give hope and support “underprivileged” widows and children.

In an exclusive interview with MARKETING EDGE Magazine, Akinwande acknowledged the challenges widows face after the death of their loved one. One of which, she said, include catering for themselves and their children.

“Many women are now business owners and are able to not just fend for their family but employers of labour. Over forty (40) children whom had lost hope in education are back to school, through the payment of school fees as well as stationeries,” said Akinwande.

According to Akinwande, the windows go through a lot of tribulations.

She stressed that, “most of them have high blood pressure. They feel unhelped and maltreated. Culture in itself does not help matters. We need to be deliberate to look out for them, protect them and let justice be served for those that family members have confiscated their properties.”

The mother of two and banker, hopes to expand CBA foundation beyond Lagos, Ogun and Anambra, which it covers.

“We are hopeful that more individuals and organisations will support us to spread across the country and beyond,” she said.

“Once this is achieved, extending further to the West Africa sub-Region then Africa would definitely be a step forward to achieving a global footprint. We are encouraged with every testimony and changed live to continually impact and touch the lives of unprivileged widows with no limit.”

Through her Foundation, Chinwe Bode- Akinwande (CBA) Foundation, she is committed to reach out to underprivileged widows in the society, children that are not privileged to enjoy or partake in what an average child would necessarily enjoy. It also includes women who are disadvantaged, not empowered but have expressed the willingness, power, passion and desire to be resourceful.

CBA Foundation is dedicated to promoting the protection of widows primarily and their vulnerable children in Nigeria, to promote immediate and lasting hope, confidence and courage in their lives.