Former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has urged Nigerians to support charitable initiatives that uplift vulnerable groups, as she unveiled a newly completed N70 million halfway home in Abuja. The facility, developed under the auspices of her non-profit, DashMe Foundation, was officially launched as part of the organisation’s fourth anniversary and is aimed at helping young adults transition from orphanages to independent living.
Speaking at the event, Adeosun described the home as a dignified and safe environment for maturing youths between the ages of 18 and 25 who face significant challenges once they age out of institutional care. She noted that the house, completed in eight months, offers more than shelter providing vocational training, education, mentorship, and the support necessary for these young people to build sustainable futures.
The building was donated to the Sought After Women and Children Foundation, whose founder, Carol Silver-Oyaide, praised the effort, calling it a transformative step in restoring hope to abused, abandoned, and struggling young people. She described the halfway home as a crucial resource that will help some of the most resilient individuals overcome adversity.
In addition to the new facility, DashMe Foundation also opened a new charity store in Wuse 2, Abuja its third outlet following stores in Surulere and Lekki, Lagos. The stores collect and resell new and gently used items, with proceeds funding humanitarian projects across Nigeria. Adeosun explained that the DashMe model relies on community generosity, encouraging the public to donate quality items that can be resold to support orphanages, people with disabilities, and victims of domestic violence.
Since its inception in 2021, the foundation has expanded both nationally and internationally, with operations reaching into the United Kingdom and the United States. In Lagos, the foundation donated N7 million to the Last Hope Faith Orphanage to build a permanent children’s home. In Ogun State, it funded a N20 million facility for the YAOCH Orphanage, complete with a solar-powered water system, kitchen, and secure sleeping quarters. DashMe also provided N2.5 million worth of anti-epileptic medication and established a sensory therapy room at Peculiar Saints Orphanage. In Owerri, Imo State, the foundation rebuilt the Save the Children Home from the ground up.
Beyond infrastructure, the foundation has extended financial support to women recovering from domestic abuse, helping them rebuild their lives by starting small businesses. Adeosun credited the success of these interventions to the commitment of donors and volunteers, whom she described as quiet heroes working behind the scenes.
She expressed confidence in the foundation’s continued growth, with plans to expand its outreach, open more stores, and create new initiatives for underserved communities. Emphasising the power of small contributions, she encouraged Nigerians to donate usable items to DashMe Stores, saying even a toy or a piece of furniture could significantly impact a life in need.
