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Changed Teachers Conference (CTC) is a Conference of teachers geared towards raising Role Models, Mentors and Change Drivers among Teachers who will in turn effect change in their schools, community, and the education system as a whole beginning from themselves. It is a one of SHADE-IN's programmes aimed at effecting lasting transformation in schools especially Public schools in Nigeria.  It is born out of the need to implement change in the school system using the Community Health Evangelism (CHE) model, which involves the community (in this case, the school), driving her own change. The maiden edition of the Conference seeks to validate the school's result of the survey conducted by SHADE-IN in some public secondary schools in Benin City. A visit to many public secondary schools in this city will reveal the need for this programme.  The details of the programme are as follows: Theme: Change Drivers for Education Transformation Date:  29th Marc...

The story of 7 year old Success Adegor, which came to light recently, might likely over turn the rot in our public primary and secondary school education systems if properly handled by the public. Not much has been done by the various state governments in addressing the concerns in this sector. It is unacceptable for the government to wait for the deplorable situations in schools to come to the public domain before taking action. This is the result of poor leadership in our nation, evidenced by the fact that many government officials would rather devour the nation's treasury than act as good leaders. These leaders acquire public wealth to enrich themselves, their friends and build edifices for themselves and their unborn children. We must confront this issue from the right perspective and provide the necessary solution that will prevent any future occurrence. We must commend our teachers who are still making efforts to effect their little impact to reach a few with the litt...

  So, SHADE-IN joined Lift Above Poverty Organization (LAPO) on 8th March, 2019 with the rest of the world to celebrate International Women's Day at the 7th LAPO Outstanding Women Leadership Award 2019 at Edo Heritage Hotel, Benin City. With the recognition of three women in the Professional, Public Life and Business categories respectively, who stood out against all odds with over 10 years of consistency, it was a worthwhile event. There are many other likes of the awardees: Dame Professor Christiana Okojie, Mrs. Eucharia Asikaralu Okafor and Mrs. Oserhebhen Ehehiremen Sarah, who have greater potentials to be outstanding not for bad but for good. Yes, that woman may just be in that little girl or baby girl. Let's invest in the child and strike a balance on both gender - male or female. The girl child should be given care according to her uniqueness. For instance, decent toilets with running water should be provided in public places for girls. In SHADE-I...

Let us celebrate one of the fruits of our ministry in SHADE-IN, Rasheed Obaro Sanni. February 5, 2019 was his birthday. Rasheed (Right) being taught by one of our volunteers, Gloria Iboroama (L), 2010 He was in JSS 2 when we started work in Aba-Ebira, Ekiti State, being one of the pioneer beneficiaries of our extra mural classes. Today, he is a Civil Engineering 200 level student of University of Benin (UNIBEN), Edo State. Rasheed in school (UNIBEN) I enjoin all of us to pray specially for him on this his birthday, as well as reach out to him. Our most sincere prayer for him is that Christ be formed in him. This is the secret of greatness in life, because Christ in us is the hope of glory. My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you, Galatians 4:19 KJV To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: Colossians 1:27 KJV Kee...

On the 4th of September 2017, Saving Hand Development Initiative (SHADE-IN) organised a football match between the youths of Aba-Ebira community and Nigerian Christian Corpers Fellowship (NCCF). The match lasted for over an hour (30 minutes for each half). The match was played at the field of Apex International School, Ekiti State. The match ended with scores of 3-3 on both sides. Light refreshment of water and biscuits were given to all participants, both players and spectators. Everyone was excited about the outcome of the football match. Before SHADE-IN started work in Aba-Ebira there were no collaborations between the people and NCCF. SHADE-IN has been able to bridge the gap in relationship between NCCF and the community. 

On the 29th of May 2017, Saving Hand Development Initiative (SHADE-IN) organised a childrens day programme for the children of Aba-Ebira community located along New-Iyin road adjacent the Nigerian Christian Corpers Fellowship (NCCF) Family House, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. It was a nice time with the children of the community. There were fifteen children, teenagers and young adults in attendance namely: Kehinde, Ayomide, Gift, Mary, Zeenat, Joy Salawu, Joy Junior, Paul, David, Idowu, Mubarak, Zainab, Israel, Favour, Rihanna, Bashiru. The members of the initiative that were in attendance include: Oluwakemi Adeyemi, Adaku Ekwueme, Aniedi, Kayode Kolawole, Adejoke Adediran, Rosemary Ben, etc. Members like Moyinoluwa Akinlade, Jacob Sombu, Oluwatosin/ Omolewu were involved in underground activities in the kitchen and getting things set for the programme. The children were involved in the entire program from cooking to serving of refreshments. The program started at noon and began with ...

Saving Hand Development Initiative (SHADE-IN) oganised a picnic for the youths of Aba-Ebira, her pilot community in Ekiti State, on Friday, 14th April, 2017. This event was held at a garden in front of The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Co-operative, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. Nine youths from Aba-Ebira Community were present, SHADE-IN volunteers and NCCF representatives. The programme was carried out in collaboration with Nigerian Christian Corpers Fellowship (NCCF). There was a drama presentation that showed the love of God by "Heritage" (the drama unit of NCCF). A message that centered on achieving one's best and being set apart for the use of God was shared. Thereafter, some youths from the community sang special songs. They also participated in some competitions such as racing, picking up bottles while their eyes were covered and tug of war. The youths were taught the hymn “There is not a Friend like the lowly Jesus.” The benediction was said at the e...