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Moniepoint Celebrates Int’l Day Of Girl With Donation Of Books To Lagos Schools 

In celebration of the 2024 International Day of the Girl Child, Moniepoint Inc, a leading digital financial provider, has taken a remarkable step towards empowering young girls in Lagos, Nigeria.

This year’s theme, “Girls’ vision for the future,” resonates deeply with the organisation’s aim of fostering financial literacy, inclusion and self-development among the youth.

Moniepoint visited two notable institutions; the Ovie Brume Youth Foundation in Surulere and the Hope Floating School in Makoko; where over 100 girls received copies of the literary masterpiece, ‘The Girl with the Louding Voice,’ by Nigerian author, Abi Daré.

The initiative aimed to inspire and encourage these young girls to envision a future where their voices are heard and their dreams realized.

The beneficiary institutions are representative of Lagos’s vibrant and diverse community, from the bustling streets of Surulere to the unique stilted settlement of Makoko.

The story of Adunni in The Girl with the Louding Voice serves as a canvas which resonates deeply with the theme of the International Day of the Girl Child. Adunni’s journey as a young girl fighting for her education and voice in a society that often silences girls mirrors the global struggle for girls’ empowerment.

“We are happy to be partnering with Roving Height and our beneficiaries to bring this initiative, which aligns perfectly with our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts to empower and uplift communities using education as a key plank,’’ noted Didi Uwemakpan, VP, Corporate Affairs, Moniepoint Inc.

According to him, ‘‘by providing access to such an impactful story written by an internationally renowned author, we not only encourage literacy but also inspire young girls to dream beyond their current circumstances.

‘‘This initiative allows us to foster a culture of education and self-confidence, which is at the heart of our commitment to social responsibility.

“Through this collaboration, we can power the next generation’s dreams and create lasting change by nurturing a future where every girl can thrive.”

The beneficiaries, who also had the opportunity to engage with female engineers from Moniepoint, expressed a deep sense of gratitude for the transformative outreach initiative and appreciation for the literary gifts and their excitement to explore the world of The Girl with the Louding Voice.

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