Recall – KidsABILITY Nigeria Project 2018

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Hello!!!

Did you get the chance to take part in Perl D’Afriq Concepts’ 2018 Projects?

No worries if you did not. Here are flashes of the most intriguing KidsABILITY Project in Nigeria..

follow this link to see Art illustrations by participating kids

Hosting over 60 differently abled children, at British Council, Abuja on the 22nd and 23rd of June, 2018, the KidsABILITY Nigeria Project team led by Miss Deborah Brown through Arts and Craft showcased a WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES for over the one billion persons globally who constantly live in fear of a future their future because of their condition.

The project aims at creating an imperative on the need for a more inclusive education system in Nigeria for children with disabilities to enjoy their right to basic education and live out the fullest of their potentials.

Day 1- Arts and Craft Workshop

Participating kids participated in fabric craft, painting, paper arts, beads craft and nonvisual arts(music&drama) classes to design and create art and craft works.

Day 2-Stakeholder Forum(Rethinking Inclusion)/exhibition

Hosted over 150 participants from both public and private agencies within the education sector. To see the works of the kids and also discuss how to influence inclusion within their spaces (schools).

The Art & Craft illustrations/presentations of the kids led the stakeholder discussions

During the event, participating stakeholders made pledges on what they will do differently to influence their spaces.

NEXT STEPS>>>>>>>>>

  • KidsABILITY Sierra Leone
  • Special Persons Creativity Hub (SPEC)- A platform for continuous learning (life skills) and work readiness skills, idea development, exhibitions and talent management for both kids and middle aged Persons with Disabilities

Would you love to join us as a partner or volunteer ???

We would love to hear from you, Send us an email via; perldafriqconcepts@gmail.com

KidsABILITY Nigeria Project 2018.

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The KidsABILITY Nigeria project is aimed at advocating for an inclusive basic education for Children with disabilities to thrive and achieve their full potentials.

The project explores Arts and Craft as the strategy to showcase the aptitudes and abilities of children with disabilities and influence stakeholders within the education sector to make their sphere of command(schools) inclusive.

KidsABILITY Nigeria will feature-

  1. Arts and Craft workshop for children with disabilities within the ages of 5-15years on the 22nd of June, 2018

  2. Stakeholders sensitisation Forum for special guests within the education sector, during which the works of the kids will be exhibited on the 23rd of June, 2018.

The programme commemorates the Day of the African Child, with the theme “Leave no Child Behind”

In collaboration with Cedar Seed Foundation, CLICE Foundation, JONAPWDs and other boundary partners, KidsABILITY Nigeria project will be implemented in Abuja, Nigeria, and we expect to reach 150 children with disabilities directly and over 500 education sector stakeholders both physically and virtually to make commitments to promote inclusive education

DETAILS

Dates and Time

22nd June, 2018- 9am to 3pm. Arts and Craft workshop

23rd June, 2018- 10am to 2pm -Exhibition of the kids work -Special live performances by the kids. -Stakeholders sensitisation forum

Venue

British Council, Maitama, Abuja

We’re showcasing the creativity of children with disabilities..

#LetPWDsThrive

#KidsABILITY2018

Memoirs of 2017- CHEERS to a COLOURFUL most anticipated 2018…

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Indeed 2017 was a SUCCESSFUL year…

A year filled with so much accomplishment for us as an organization.

Most amazing NEWS!!!

About 204 PERSONS were beneficiaries of our COMMUNITY/SOCIAL PROJECTS IN 2017..

The works of Perl D’Afriq Concepts was recognized by a MERIT AWARD for Social contribution and Advocacy presented to the CEO/Creative Director, Deborah Brown by LEDDE Initiative.

The Social component of our major project for 2017, Kids Craft Flair took a smooth curve as we introduced an offshoot; #KidsABILITY COMMUNITY PROJECT; to advocate for an enabling environment for Persons with Disability to thrive by showcasing the creativity and spontaneity of Kids.

KUDOS TO #TeamICreate

We initiated a smooth partnership with Centre for Employment of Persons with Disabilities, Ghana on the #KidsABILITY Project

and…

through this partnership, The Government of Ghana (National Council of Persons with Disability) adopted the #KidsABILITY Project and seeks for partnership to replicate it yearly.

The Honourable Minister of Children, Ghana gave accolade and recognition to the project.

We anticipate more success stories as we initiate new partnerships and community outreaches in 2018 to continue Advocacies for a more inclusive society, using Arts and crafts as a TOOL.

we are grateful to God Almighty for his goodness over us…

We say a big THANK YOU to all our partners, supporters and volunteers.

YOU WERE ALL INSTRUMENTAL TO OUR SUCCESSES IN 2017….

Have a beautiful celebration..

#TeamICreate….

Special Kids Craft Flair

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Its indeed an exciting story to share a world of creativity and fun with special kids today; to mark the WORLD DAY CELEBRATION OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

The theme for this year is “Transformation through sustainable and Resilient Society for all”.. 

Believing that the transformation we envisage is possible through a conscious effort to become part of the factors that stimulates or facilitate a Sustainable and Resilient Society.

By investing our resources, time and energy, by changing attitudinally, considering the technical capacity and ability of a Person with Disability to deliver on a job and by perceiving Persons with Disabilities(PWDs) to be assets rather than liabilities.

Oweing to the fact that they need special care and attention, we can ensure a resilient society that enables PWDs to thrive when we consciously work towards helping them discover and live out their purpose of existence.

We advocate for Support systems, enabling environment, friendliness, trust and care as the major things that PWDs need and deserve.

Perl D’Afriq Concepts in collaboration with Centre for Employment of Persons with Disabilities presents to you the

#KidsABILITY initiative.

Follow us on all our social media handles today and share or repost comments and campaign threads….

#LetPWDsThrive

Kids Craft Flair, #KidsABILITY..

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In ensuring that the society and environment is enabling and sustainable for persons to thrive, systems have to be inclusive and friendly…

Human Development also indicates an improved self esteem, economic empowerment and a contributory mindset…
This is part of our focus for the launch of the #KidsABILITY project…

We are showcasing the power and creativity in the minds of Kids with physical disabilities..

Join us build an inclusive society.

#TeamiCreate

How ‘Dress styling’ adventure turned Otti Ojofeitimi to a sorted-after Global Brand….Unboarding CLUED-UP fashion Academy

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Meet our celebrity Artisan of the week Otti Ojofeitimi, CEO of Ottimerz..

Gaining mastery of the art and business of fashion for 13years has positioned Ottimerz as a reliable and competitive global brand.

The craving for excellence and proffessionalism led Ms Otti to learning bag making in Orlando Texas. She also had a dress making course with the Ragent school London. In addition to 3 major other fashion trainings she had in Nigeria with different designers.
The discipline for Learning, Resilience, good multi-cultural communication and relation, high level of ethical conduct and customer-centric approach towards ensuring service delivery and customer satisfaction has been a major strength for Ms Otti’s business.

Most fascinating is her approach to regularly apply creativity and style in her services; exploring complementing services with her dress  making service. 

As part of her wardrobe/outlook consulting service, she also makes beautiful accessories and other fascinators to ensure a complementing outlook of her clients. 

Through both beautiful and tough hurdles, she is scaling through the quest to achieve her organizational vision which is to see her product in stores all over the world and her label and brand becoming a household name. 

Here is a brief  on how she started, 

‘I was motivated to go into dress making and designing at the age of 10 when I go shopping with my parents and siblings everyone would have found what to buy but I never did they will ask a lady close to my home to make my dress yet I was never satisfy with the finishing most of the time I will have to stay with the tailors to tell them what to do otherwise I won’t wear the clothes. So i told myself I just have to learn this and when my mum saw the passion in me she sent me to a lady close to my house to learn during a long vacation but after the first day,i never went back cause I felt she didn’t have a hat I was looking for…….’ The passion  birthed travel opportunities for learning and….

Ever since, Ottimerz has grown to not just offer services, but skills and capacity to both adults and kids through training and mentoring

Most excitingly,

By 2018, The Ottimerz fashion house will launch her Fashion Academy called CLUED-UP ACADEMY. 

For those excited about learning the skill of fashion design,tailoring and styling, here is a great opportunity for you.

For further business information about Ottimerz fashion, kindly contact them on-12 Ahoada street Rumuebekwe (+234)7035770817

Perl D’Afriq Concepts- showcasing TheAfrican  in contemporary style…

#TeamICreate

Celebrating CRAFTMANSHIP – Ogbadu Abraham; Our Celebrity Artisan of the week

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Imagine a world without shoes…..

Consistency in an excellent repetition  is indeed a sure way to gain mastery and a reliable position in any given market or business environment.

With great delight we introduce our Artisan of the week Ogbadu Abraham, the CEO of B2B shoes.


For 27 years Abi as he’s foundly called has consistently mastered the craft of shoe making. 

The story of how he began at a sublet corner shop of Okija street, Diobu, PortHarcourt to his transition into the Lagos metropolitan city, competing with key industry leaders in the creative industry is fascinating.

Abi is an epitome of creativity, decency, diligence in service and a servant leader..
He has mentored and trained a huge number of youth in shoe making within Nigeria. His vision is to see the Nigerian made shoes preferred and patronized and so, he inputs an excellent finishing to his works, making it competitive with foreign brands. 

B2B shoes supplies across States of Nigeria and abroad (terms and conditions applicable).

Feel free to contact B2B shoes for more enquiries and a place a customized order @ (+234) 8060786649

#TeamICreate