Update

Currently:

• We are working on our first publication- a collection of short stories written by the kids at Anawim Orphanage in Nigeria ( see earlier posts for extracts and contact information). http://anawimmspp.org/
• We had the opportunity of meeting the children there earlier this year.
• All the stories we collected were hand-written on paper scraps the children found.
• We were able to discuss with them both about themselves and about what we hope to do, and how they wished for their stories to be shared with the world.
• Re-visiting the past is not easy; we acknowledge this. However, all the stories were written voluntarily by the children. We were amazed by how invested they were in it, and it further inspired us to realise this project.
• The children and their caretakers told us that what drove them to do this was mostly because they know that sharing this story, and the funds generated from this can be used to help someone else not as lucky as them. 
• These children are compassionate and full of hope. They are not desolate- they are'lucky', and even with the little they have, they still think of and wish to help, others who do not even have what they have.
• In the subsequent weeks, LivingStories will be producing the first set of published extracts, and will be having fundraising days and days to raise awareness of the first book that the charity will produce- Anawim's story.
• Contact us for further information, or to request extracts to raise awareness of our first collection of stories for the children of Anawim. Also, contact us if you wish to partake in fundraising or donate to the publishing of these stories.
• The final complete books will be offered for sale later this year.

A Few Facts on Living Stories Foundation

Hey Friends!
Just a few facts to set things straight:

• We are a relatively new charity, founded February, 2012.
• Our Management team was founded and is currently run by students. We are, as a group, firm believers in youth empowerment and the ability of a person to make a BIG difference no matter how SMALL( or young) you are. We are looking for youth and adult support alike. Contact us!
• Though primarily based in the UK as of present, we are an international organisation- our members come from all parts of America, France, India, and Africa.
• We continue to welcome both financial and human support. Anyone or organisation willing to take an active role on this project is invited to contact us at www.livingstoriesfoundation@gmail.com.
• Our funds are used:

1. To assist the charities or groups that care for the children.
2. To aid the children themselves, and other children in similar conditions of suffering
3. To promote awareness of child suffering through our publications.
4. To promote child literacy and education, and the importance of getting your voice 'heard', through our works and activities.

• We publish stories from a variety of backgrounds, and cultures, and emphasize a strong link between donors and those they help.These are primarily published as books which can be ordered simply by contacting us for further information at www.livingstoriesfoundation@gmail.com.
• If you are a kid with a story to tell:

You are welcome and encouraged to submit your stories, anonymously or with a charity/organisation/body link- any person or group that you would like us to assist in their philanthropic work. You can do this through email : www.livingstoriesfoundation@gmail.com.
Also, you can simply contact us to bring to our attention any charity, organisation, or group that you feel would benefit from our work. Suggestions of groups of children with stories you feel should be told, are further encouraged, and we welcome all suggestions and input! 

• Copy and Paste/ Share this info page and our blog link http://livingstoriesfoundation.blogspot.co.uk on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media! The more awareness of this project, the more others can hear the voices of the kids demanding to be heard- the more we can help!

Thank you!

Contact the Orphanage of our Authors- the kids themselves!

Address:
ANAWIM HOME;
Opp. GSS Dagiri, along Kaduna-Lokoja Express Rd, P.O.Box 339, Gwagwalada abuja

Tel:

•  +234-8035951455      
•  +234-8056079583      
•  +234-8086091182      
•  +234-8025235833      
• +234-8162079257      

Or Email @:

•  info@amawimmspp.org
• oresoa@yahoo.com
• anawimpoorestofthepoor@yahoo.com

Check out their good work on:

• http://anawimmspp.org
• https://www.facebook.com/pages/Anawim-Home

THANK YOU FOR YOUR WILLINGNESS TO DONATE...


To make Cash donations to ANAWIM, Please use the following designated Banks:


First Bank:
ACC Name: Sr Oresoa Selo-Ojeme
ACC Numbers: 4002010016055




Diamond Bank:
ACC Name: ASSOCIATION OF THE POOREST OF THE POOR
ACC Numbers: 0642010004450



If you reside outside Nigeria, we accept Cash donations via Western Union.
Please contact the bank nearest to you for details on how to sent cash donations via Western Union.


MATERIAL DONATIONS

If you have the desire to make Material Donations such as Food Items, Clothing and other related tangible items, then visit any of our designated Addresses in either Kaduna or Abuja depending on depending on your location. Or call any of the following numbers for inquiries... +2348035951455 or +2348055079583