Adeosun launches foundation to raise $10m yearly for indigenous charities

Nigeria’s former minister of finance, Kemi Adeosun, has launched the DashMe Foundation to creatively raise $10 million yearly and awareness for indigenous charities that provide direct care to orphans, vulnerable children, disadvantaged youth, and victims of domestic abuse.

The foundation, during the launch which was chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, committed itself to raise $10 million for local charities within the first year of operations.

The Vice President, in his remarks, recalled that as a minister, Adeosun prioritized the Federal Government’s Social Investment Program (SIP), and hence he is not surprised that she has decided to use her talent and influence to establish an organization that raises funds and provides for indigenous grassroots charities.

He expressed how important it is to reach the grassroots, to reach Nigerians, which forms the idea of funding local charities.