OrphanHub Foundation | Digital Skills for Orphanages and Underprivileged Youths

Emmanuel N. Vitus
3 min readJan 26, 2024

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Overview

OrphanHub is an innovative nonprofit organization dedicated to helping orphanages and underprivileged youths with essential digital skills set.

OrphanHub is not just a non government organization; it is a commitment to rebuilding lives, fostering resilience, and sowing the seeds of a brighter tomorrow for those who have faced the harsh realities of conflict amidst war crisis.

Emergence of OrphanHub

In the aftermath of the Nigeria Insurgency Crisis in the North, East and South, a beacon of hope emerges in the form of a non-governmental organization (NGO). OrphanHub is committed to empowering the young minds that bore the brunt of adversity. Founded with a vision to bridge the digital divide, this organization dedicates itself to teaching essential digital skills to orphanages and underprivileged youths who endured the impact of this conflict.

In the classrooms of resilience, these children find not only a haven for learning but also a pathway to a brighter future. Through innovative programs tailored to their unique needs, OrphanHub equips them with the technological tools necessary to navigate a rapidly evolving world. Beyond the acquisition of digital skills, this initiative becomes a catalyst for healing, restoring a sense of normalcy, and fostering a community of support.

Vision, Mission, Objectives and Core Values

Vision:

OrphanHub envisions a future where every orphanage and underprivileged youths affected by the insurgency of the Nigeria War Crisis has the necessary digital skills and knowledge to shape their destinies, break the cycle of poverty, and contribute meaningfully to the society.

Mission:

Our mission is to provide comprehensive digital skills training to children in orphanages and underprivileged communities impacted by the insurgency of the Nigeria War Crisis. We strive to empower them with the tools necessary to thrive in the digital age, fostering self-reliance, creativity, and a sense of purpose.

Objectives:

  • Digital Inclusion: Bridge the digital divide by imparting essential technological skills, ensuring that every child has equal access to opportunities in the digital realm.
  • Education Empowerment: Enhance educational outcomes by integrating digital literacy into traditional curricula, empowering children to excel academically and prepare for future careers.
  • Psychosocial Support: Provide a nurturing environment that goes beyond skills training, offering psychosocial support to help children cope with the emotional aftermath of conflict and displacement.
  • Community Building: Foster a sense of community among children, encouraging collaboration, mutual support, and the sharing of knowledge within the OrphanHub Foundations.

Core Values:

  • Inclusivity: Embrace diversity and ensure that our programs are accessible to all children, regardless of background or circumstance.
  • Empowerment: Empower children to take control of their futures, instilling confidence and a belief in their own potential.
  • Innovation: Embrace innovation in education, constantly evolving our programs to align with the ever-changing landscape of technology.
  • Compassion: Approach our work with empathy and compassion, recognizing the unique challenges each child faces.
  • Integrity: Uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in all our interactions, ensuring the trust of the communities we serve.

Emmanuel Nnaemeka Vitus | Founder of OrphanHub Foundation

In the bustling city of Benin, Nigeria, a vibrant digital right activist named Emmanuel N. Vitus (a digital Inclusion fellow at the Africa Digital Inclusion Alliance) navigates the complexities of digital rights. Amidst the vibrant hum of the market and the endless stream of Digital Skills Accessibility, he notices a disturbing trend: a surge in online censorship and the suppression of free digital skills for orphanages and underprivileged youths.Emmanuel N. Vitus, the founder of OrphanHub Foundations is not merely a leader but a catalyst for transformative change, steering the organization towards a future where every child, regardless of their past, can envision and achieve a brighter, technologically empowered tomorrow.

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Emmanuel N. Vitus

Business Development Executive | Project Manager | Human Resources Professional | Independent Researcher