By: Amb. Valentine Adese (JP),
Patrick Sunday Dakum Foundation has finally made public its Aims and Objectives, which targets more of the less privileged in virtually all ramification in society.
You would recall that the Foundation is established by, Professor Patrick Sunday Dakum, the Chief Executive Officer Institute of Human Virology Nigeria, IHVN, and Plateau Labour Party (LP), governorship candidate in the 2023 general elections.
According to a statement from his Media Consultant, Mr. Shabul Mazadu, the Founder, Professor Dakum, “is inclined humanitarian wise and God-centric, has dedicated his life to making positive impact on many as possible that he comes in contact with and in various dimensions be it economic, spiritual, health and education wise, likewise the home front, which he strongly advocates adequate attention be given to.
PROF. DAKUM
READ THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES BELOW:
THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF PATRICK SUNDAY DAKUM FOUNDATION
AIMS:
PROF. DAKUM
1. Healthcare
Access: Improve access to healthcare services, especially in rural and
under-served communities, through medical outreaches, health education
programs, and partnerships with healthcare providers.
2. Education Support: Enhance educational opportunities for children and youth by providing scholarships, educational materials, and infrastructure improvements to schools in disadvantaged areas.
3. Community Development: Promote sustainable community development by supporting initiatives such as clean water projects, vocational training, and skills development programs.
4. Women and Youth Empowerment: Empower women and youth through entrepreneurship training, microfinance initiatives, and advocacy for gender equality and youth rights.
5. Environmental Conservation: Engage in environmental conservation efforts, including tree planting, waste management education, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
6. Cultural Preservation: Preserve and promote Nigerian culture and heritage through cultural festivals, art exhibitions, and support for traditional crafts and skills.
7. Health Awareness Campaigns: Conduct campaigns on public health issues such as malaria prevention, HIV/AIDS awareness, maternal health, and sanitation.
8. Disaster Relief and Emergency Response: Provide relief and assistance during emergencies and natural disasters, including distribution of relief materials and temporary shelter.
9. Advocacy and Policy Influence: Advocate for policies that support the rights and welfare of marginalized groups, improved healthcare systems, and sustainable development practices.
10. Research and Innovation: Support research initiatives aimed at addressing local challenges, fostering innovation in healthcare, education, and sustainable development.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Healthcare Access:
- Conduct health screenings and medical outreaches in specific number of rural communities annually.
- Establish partnerships with local healthcare providers to offer discounted or free healthcare services to underserved populations.
- Train community health workers to educate locals on preventive healthcare measures.
2. Education Support:
- Provide scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds annually.
- Equip and refurbish schools in rural areas with essential educational materials and infrastructure improvements.
- Conduct mentoring programs to support academic and personal development of students.
3. Community Development:
- Implement clean water projects in communities without access to safe drinking water.
- Train specific number of individuals annually in vocational skills such as carpentry, tailoring, and computer literacy.
- Establish community-led initiatives for sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation in villages.
4. Women and Youth Empowerment:
- Empower specific number of women annually through entrepreneurship training and microfinance initiatives.
- Organize workshops and seminars on gender equality and youth rights, reaching a specific number of participants annually.
- Support the establishment of youth-led initiatives for community development and social change.
5. Environmental Conservation:
- Plant a specific number of trees annually in deforested or degraded areas.
- Educate specific number of community members annually on sustainable agricultural practices and environmental stewardship.
- Partner with local authorities to improve waste management systems in target communities.
6. Cultural Preservation:
- Organize an annual cultural festival showcasing Nigerian traditions and arts, attracting many attendees.
- Support a specific number of artisans annually in preserving and promoting traditional crafts and skills.
- Document and digitize oral histories and cultural practices of indigenous communities for preservation.
7. Health Awareness Campaigns:
- Conduct quarterly health awareness campaigns reaching specific number of individuals annually on topics such as malaria prevention, HIV/AIDS awareness, and maternal health.
- Distribute educational materials and resources on sanitation and hygiene practices to specific number of households annually.
8. Disaster Relief and Emergency Response:
- Establish a rapid response team and emergency fund to provide immediate assistance during disasters, benefiting specific number of individuals annually.
- Conduct training sessions for community members on disaster preparedness and response strategies.
9. Advocacy and Policy Influence:
- Advocate for improved healthcare policies and increased government funding for healthcare in underserved areas.
- Lobby for policies that promote gender equality, youth empowerment, and environmental sustainability at local and national levels.
10. Research and Innovation:
- Fund and support a specific number of research projects annually addressing local challenges in healthcare, education, or sustainable development.
- Foster innovation through partnerships with universities and research institutions to develop scalable solutions for community development.
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