“To save a girl is to save generations.”
Gordon B. Hinckley
In a world where education remains a symbol of hope for many young minds, the Arewa Development Support Initiative (ADSI) is proving that meaningful change begins with committed hearts and collective action. On a recent mission of compassion and impact, ADSI visited Shekara Girls Secondary School in Kano State, bringing with them not just materials, but a message of hope, empowerment, and solidarity.
The school grounds came alive as members of the NGO arrived, bearing vital educational and welfare supplies intended to support and uplift the students’ academic journey and personal well-being. Among the donated items were 60 copies each of New General Mathematics and Concept of English textbooks, spanning from Junior Secondary School 1 to Senior Secondary School 3. These resources alone represent an invaluable bridge over the learning gaps many students face due to limited access to quality materials.
Thankfully, the gesture didn’t end with books. The donation also included packs of pens, whiteboard markers, cardboard paper, and exercise books: essentials that, while seemingly simple, are critical to daily teaching and learning. Equally significant were the contributions aimed at student comfort and health: 50 mattresses, 50 blankets, 50 mosquito nets, and 25 solar rechargeable lamps, designed to make dormitory life safer and more conducive to study and rest. Garden tools such as hoes, rakes, and cutlasses were also included, showing a holistic understanding of the school’s diverse needs.
Addressing students, staff, and community members, ADSI Trustee, Haj Hafsat Hayatudeen, eloquently reiterated the mission of the organization. “We believe that education is a fundamental right that should be accessible to all,” she said. “It is with great pleasure and humility that we are here to donate our widow’s mite to support the efforts being made by your school.”
This recent outreach is a clarion call to others: individuals, community groups, and the government; to take education seriously and support it however they can. As Haj Hafsat poignantly noted, “We pray that these few items will help in empowering the students and ginger other good Samaritans to also donate.”
As the students of Shekara Girls Secondary School now rest on new mattresses, read from fresh textbooks, and study under solar-powered lights, the impact of ADSI’s intervention will ripple far beyond the walls of their classrooms. It will echo in their dreams, their confidence, and the futures they are now better equipped to build.
ADSI’s visit to Kano typifies what can be achieved when compassion meets action. It is a shining example of how grassroots efforts, powered by unity and vision, can truly change lives. For every young girl at Shekara, it’s more than just a donation: it’s a promise that they are seen, valued, and never alone.
Pokyes Kavwam
ADSI MEDIA STRATEGIST
