The Deborah Bonat Foundation
Serving widows, orphans, the elderly, missionaries, and new converts across Nigeria — in honour of Mama Deborah Iya Bonat.
To empower vulnerable communities in Nigeria — including widows, orphans, the elderly, missionaries, and new Christian converts — by providing direct aid, resources, and sustainable support while collaborating with partners to maximise impact and embody a spirit of compassion.
To empower widows, orphans, the elderly, support missions, and provide holistic care for new Christian converts in Nigeria, enabling them to live with dignity, hope, and self-sufficiency.
Our Focus Areas
Five communities she served faithfully — now five pillars of the foundation.
Widows to Workers (W2W)
Skills training and economic empowerment to transform grieving widows into self-sustaining workers.
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HOPE Fund
Education sponsorships, mentorship, and care packages for orphaned children across Nigeria.
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Golden Care Network (GCN)
Dignity-restoring care, visitation, firewood, food, and clothing distributions for the elderly.
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EMS Field Support
Direct aid and encouragement for local missionaries and ECWA Missionary Society field workers.
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Deborah's Basket
Monthly care packages, shelter, and discipleship for new believers facing persecution.
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Your donation directly funds one of these five life-changing programs.
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Every gift and every volunteer hour carries her mission forward — turning persecution into resilience across Nigeria.
Foundation News
The Deborah Bonat Foundation is officially launched in loving memory of Mama Deborah Iya Bonat.
Read more →Details on the homegoing celebration and thanksgiving service are being finalised. Watch this space.
Read more →Learn about our five core programs: W2W, HOPE Fund, Golden Care Network, Missions Support, and Deborah's Basket.
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