This foundation was established in honor of MARGARET ADEKUNBI AFOLABI, as a legacy to fulfill her passion to support widows’ and their children, and enable them to be relevant in the community. Margaret Adekunbi Afolabi in her lifetime was passionate about bringing joy and hope to less privileged and suffering people. The foundation is to honor her commitment to supporting widows’ and their families, and to give them hope and improve their lives.
And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you.
1 Corinthians 9:23For I was an hungered, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: 36 Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.
Matthew 25:35-36Margaret Afolabi Widows’ Foundation (MAWF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing hope to widows and their children. The focus of MAWF stands on 8 pillars from the acronym of the name - MARGARET.
Give money to widows and their children to support them to get basic things of life.
Empowerment by education and training.
Make available necessary resources for their living and sustainability.
Encourages them to imbibe godly character and exemplary lifestyle that can positively impact the society.
Providing a place of abode for the homeless widows. A place where they can stay and live for a short time or long time as the case may be.
To empower them to be responsible women and children at home and in the society.
To give them life, let them know there is still hope for them after the demise of their husbands or fathers.
To create time to visit, counsel, and accompany them so that they will not feel lonely or ostracized.
1. Money – You can give a one-time donation, recurring amounts, or as it is convenient for you.
2. Food – You can give fresh or canned food.
3. Clothes & Household Items – you can donate new or fairly used clothes or any useable household items.
1. Join the Team - Be part of the active team running with the vision of MAWF and seek its fulfillment. You can join as a full-time volunteer or a part-time volunteer.
a. Full-time Volunteer - Be part of the active team running with the vision of Margaret Afolabi Widows Foundation and seek its fulfillment.
b. Part-time Volunteer – Volunteer a day, a week, or a holiday to join and participate in any of the activities of MAWF.
2. Join fundraiser – Be part of an active fundraiser for the mission.
3. Giver – Become a financial partner to give regularly to run the vision and achieve the mission of the foundation.
I'm grateful to God for sending MaWidows Foundation to my family's aid. The support we received from MaWidows has helped us in terms of accomodation, a better living standard, and more. Thanks MaWidows.