In a heartwarming act of corporate social responsibility, Fairmont Petroleum Limited, has stepped in to prevent the closure of the Dorothy Njemanze Foundation (DNF), shelter for survivors of Gender-Based Violence due to financial constraints.
The intervention was made known yesterday in Abuja, at the premiere of Voices Within, a docudrama hosted by the Daurama Foundation as part of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
At the event, Dorothy Njemanze, founder of DNF, expressed her appreciation for the intervention: “For many survivors, the shelter is their only safe space, and the risk of closure was overwhelming.
“This support ensures that women and children in crisis will continue to have a place where they can find safety and begin to rebuild their lives.”
On his part, Dr Gazzali Salisu Buhari, chairman of Fairmont Petroleum Limited, pledged to cover the shelter’s operational costs as part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility efforts.
“Listening to Dorothy’s appeal made it clear that immediate action was necessary. Businesses have a responsibility to contribute meaningfully, and keeping the shelter open will prevent survivors from facing the added trauma of homelessness.”
The financial support will allow the shelter to continue providing emergency housing, legal assistance, and rehabilitation services.
The Daurama Foundation, led by Dr Samira Buhari, acknowledged the partnership and highlighted the role of private sector involvement in addressing Gender-Based Violence.
Other speakers noted that with this support, the Dorothy Njemanze Foundation would continue its work in providing shelter and assistance to survivors, addressing immediate needs while contributing to broader efforts to combat gender-based violence.
