FUNDS AND SUPPORT

We have not solicited for funds from the start knowing that the task ahead is enormous and it could be really cumbersome soliciting for funds. We believe that given the extent of work and the impact made, support for our programme will improve. We have sustained our projects mainly through the returns from the VCDs which have hardly been sufficient. Many requests to corporate bodies and establishments have yielded no response. The August 2005 workshop was done in collaboration with NT finishing, a millinery outfit in Lagos. A contribution of N40, 000.00 ($300) was made towards the procurement of art materials. Additionally, a rebate on advert was given in the 2006 edition of the ‘Hats and Crafts’ magazine.
Mbari Mbayo School at Yaba provided a venue for the August 2005 workshop at a time when we were not sure where the workshop would hold a week to the time.
The National Museum, Lagos provided venue for the December 2005 workshop. In 2006 the Universal Centre for Children and Youth Development (Unicchyd) an NGO with a similar focus, located at 3 Montgomery Road, Yaba, provided the venue for the workshop.
One must however commend the Press, both the print and electronic media. These include, LTV, Sun Newspapers, The Guardian, Daily Independence, Daily Times, Champion and Business Day Newspapers. We like to acknowledge the support of students of the Department of Creative Arts. The students have been of tremendous assistance in terms of providing technical support at every step of the way. We are grateful for the assistance of these persons and organizations and continue to count on your support.

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