Rivers Women Unite for SIM Embarked on Triple Impact Outreach: Visiting David Basset Ikpeme Foundation, Port Harcourt Correctional Facility, and NDLEA Rehabilitation Centre

In a powerful display of compassion, faith, and community service, the Rivers Women Unite for SIM embarked on a threefold outreach mission, visiting the David Basset Ikpeme Foundation for less privileged children, the Port Harcourt Maximum Security Correctional Facility, and the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Rehabilitation Centre — all in a single, purpose-driven day.

Their goal was clear: to bring love, hope, and practical support to those often forgotten — children in need, incarcerated individuals, and recovering drug addicts — showing that healing and transformation are possible for everyone.

Touching Lives at the David Basset Ikpeme Foundation

The first stop of the day was the David Basset Ikpeme Foundation, a safe haven for less privileged children. The women arrived with generous donations of food items including rice, beans, noodles, garri, beverages, and snacks. Their visit was filled with warmth, songs, prayers, and powerful words of encouragement.

Speaking to the children, one of the women said:

“You may not have had the easiest start in life, but your story is not over. Be of good cheer, work hard, and never stop dreaming — you are not alone.”

Smiles lit up young faces as the children felt seen, loved, and inspired to keep striving for a brighter future.

A Message of Hope at the Port Harcourt Maximum Security Correctional Facility

Next, the group proceeded to the Port Harcourt Maximum Security Correctional Facility, where they shared a message of forgiveness, healing, and second chances. The women interacted with both male and female inmates, offering prayers, emotional support, and essential food items.

The atmosphere was deeply moving as inmates listened to words of encouragement reminding them that their lives still have meaning and purpose.

“Your past does not have to define your future,” one of the group leaders said. “There is redemption, there is grace, and there is hope for a better tomorrow.”

The visit emphasized that even within prison walls, transformation is possible.

Restoring Dignity at the NDLEA Rehabilitation Centre

The final destination was the NDLEA Drug Rehabilitation Centre, where the women engaged with individuals undergoing recovery from drug addiction. With understanding hearts and open arms, they delivered not just food supplies, but also powerful messages about resilience, healing, and the strength to start over.

The women encouraged the residents to remain steadfast in their journey to recovery, reminding them that true change is possible and that their lives still matter.

“You are stronger than your struggle,” one of the women shared. “This is not the end — it’s a new beginning. Stay the course, stay encouraged, and know that we are rooting for you.”

A Day of Purpose, A Legacy of Love

This triple outreach effort by the Rivers Women Unite for SIM was more than a mission — it was a movement. A movement of women rising together to lift others, to speak life into forgotten spaces, and to leave a trail of kindness wherever they go.

From orphaned children to prison inmates and recovering addicts, the message was the same: you are seen, you are loved, and your future can be bright.

A Call to Compassion

This remarkable initiative is a shining example of what can happen when women unite with vision and purpose. It is a call to action for others — communities, organizations, and individuals — to reach out, give back, and help build a world where no one is left behind.

Because when women lead with love, hope finds a way.

Rivers Women Unite for SIM: One day, three destinations, countless lives touched. 💛