Widows Day: Kind man honours resilient widows in Africa with a touching poem

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3 min readJun 23, 2023

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  • Dr Nicholas Walaga, the visionary founder of the Soles for African Child Foundation, dedicates a powerful poem to these extraordinary women
  • The poem captures their unwavering pride, determination, and love, shining a spotlight on their remarkable stories
  • Through his touching words, Dr Nicholas Walaga honours the role of African widows as pillars of strength in their communities

In a heartfelt tribute to the remarkable strength and resilience of African widows, Dr Nicholas Walaga, the visionary founder of the Soles for African Child Foundation, has penned a poignant poem dedicated to these extraordinary women.

The poem serves as a powerful symbol of admiration and a call to action to uplift and support widows across the continent.

Dr Nicholas Walaga, known for his unwavering commitment to empowering vulnerable communities, has long recognized the significant challenges faced by widows in Africa.

In an effort to celebrate their indomitable spirit and shed light on their stories of courage, he composed a touching poem that captures their unwavering pride and determination.

Grab the full International Widows Day Poem by Nicholas Walaga when you visit the blog post on Sole for African Child website.

Titled “In the Heartlands of Africa, Where Strength Resides,” the poem paints a vivid picture of the widows’ resilience and their ability to overcome adversity.

It speaks to their role as pillars of strength in their communities and highlights the unspoken stories of their unwavering love and devotion to their families.

Through his heartfelt words, Dr Nicholas Walaga aims to inspire a renewed sense of support and empowerment for African widows.

He emphasizes the need to recognize their worth and provide them with the tools and opportunities to thrive, breaking the cycle of poverty and fostering a brighter future for themselves and their children.

The poem’s dedication showcases the Soles for African Child Foundation’s commitment to amplifying the voices and stories of widows, shedding light on their challenges, and advocating for their rights.

It serves as a poignant reminder of the foundation’s mission to uplift and empower these resilient women, providing them with educational resources, support networks, and opportunities for economic independence.

As the poem resonates with audiences around the world, the Soles for African Child Foundation continues its tireless efforts to create lasting change in the lives of widows across Africa.

Driven by compassion and a deep understanding of the obstacles faced by these women, the foundation remains steadfast in its pursuit of equality, empowerment, and social transformation.

Dr Nicholas Walaga’s dedication of the poem to African widows serves as a rallying cry for individuals, organizations, and communities to join hands in supporting these incredible women.

Through collective action and unwavering commitment, the Soles for African Child Foundation aims to create a future where widows in Africa can flourish, inspire, and rewrite their narratives with strength and resilience at the forefront.

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Check out this poem dedicated to Nicholas Walaga on Father’s day in this earlier post.

Originally published at https://www.tuko.co.ke on June 23, 2023.

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