By John Alechenu, Abuja

Former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has called on Nigerians to show greater support for charitable causes aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable children, disadvantaged youths, victims of domestic violence, and persons with disabilities.

Adeosun made the appeal during the celebration of a major milestone by the DashMe Foundation, which she founded four years ago. The foundation recently completed a ₦70 million halfway house for the Sought After Women and Children Foundation, offering transitional shelter and support to young adults who have aged out of orphanages.

Speaking at the event, Adeosun explained that the halfway home provides a safe and dignified space for young adults between the ages of 18 and 25.

“This demographic often faces a legal and social gap, with limited support once they reach adulthood. The halfway house bridges that gap by offering access to vocational training, education, and mentorship. It is more than a building—it is a symbol of hope and transformation,” she said.

Adeosun thanked the donors, volunteers, and supporters who have contributed to the foundation’s work, describing them as “saints who serve without spotlight.”

The Founder of the Sought After Women and Children Foundation, Mrs. Carol Silver-Oyaide, expressed her gratitude to DashMe Foundation for the generous donation, noting that the house will provide a secure environment for women and children who have faced trauma and abuse.

“Our vision is to positively impact the lives of challenged women and children, restore hope to the abused, hurting and abandoned. This halfway house will be life-changing for many,” she said.

As part of the foundation’s fourth anniversary celebration, Adeosun also announced the opening of a new DashMe Charity Store in Wuse 2, Abuja, making it the foundation’s third outlet, alongside existing branches in Lekki and Surulere, Lagos.

She encouraged Nigerians to support the initiative by donating new and gently used items that can be resold to raise funds for vulnerable groups.

“Tell people to declutter and bring good quality, gently used, and new items here. We will sell them and send the proceeds to orphanages, persons living with disabilities, and the needy—so we can continue to change lives together,” she added.

Adeosun described the DashMe Foundation’s journey since its launch in June 2021 as both emotional and humbling. What started as a modest initiative has now grown into a dynamic charity with a presence not only in Nigeria but also in the United Kingdom and the United States.

“We operate on a simple but impactful model: mobilize the power of community generosity to support orphans, survivors of gender-based violence, and underserved populations,” she explained.

She highlighted the role of ordinary Nigerians—at home and abroad—who have contributed sacrificially, often without recognition, to sustain the foundation’s mission.

“Every item fuels hope. Every sale transforms a life. That’s the heart of DashMe—bringing people together to create impact through simple acts of kindness,” Adeosun said.

“It reaffirms the beautiful truth that saying ‘yes’ to humanity—even in the smallest ways—can spark a chain reaction of hope and transformation.”

The event concluded with a renewed call to Nigerians to embrace compassion, generosity, and collective responsibility in building a more inclusive and supportive society.