Every achievement starts with a thought. On this note, I am thinking of pulling kind hearted people of Delta state by indigene or birth to come together and contibute in which ever way. Ekiti state indigenes in Diaspora were able to buy sandals for all primary school pupils, we can do same or better. I have a friend from Anambra state that gives her time on medical missions to Anambra state one time every year. This trend will go to other states and leave a resounding legacy and also make our voice in Diaspora heard. I am not leaving this discision to my self but to every contributor.

What can we do for the masses and their wards?

Please I will need your thoughts on basic things we can take to them back home (Example are sandals for primary school pupils, pen/note books, computers for students labs, uniforms for needy students, footballs/volley balls/hockey sticks, books for students libraries, chairs and desks for students etc). What are your thoughts? This will be the first phase in this process (identifying what needs to be done). Next steps will follow and will involve giving in cash or in kind.

You should be asking Beaf that question and not Nlanders.

Nice one OP!!!

Ymodulus:

You should be asking Beaf that question and not Nlanders.

Beaf cannot do it alone, the government cannot do it alone. Even in the states, people give generously to charity. No one is obligated. It is called freewill.

Jerry, my heart is gladdened to meet a fellow Deltan. Delta wadooo (bows) . . .  My right hand may not know what my left hand is doing but I believe others are still assisting but that does not mean to say those of us who haven't should not begin to start. I kampke this idea. I have often considered various ways I too could contribute to my people.

Your ideas are simple but effective. As an artist I have so many pens, brushes, pencils, paint etc lying about . . .even old fabric - these mundane items that have perhaps to us passed their expiry date or usefullnes will sure be of help to our brethren back home . . it's a good idea, I support you and willing to assit

emofine:

Jerry, my heart is gladdened to meet a fellow Deltan. Delta wadooo (bows) . . .  My right hand may not know what my left hand is doing but I believe others are still assisting but that does not mean to say those of us who haven't should not begin to start. I kampke this idea. I have often considered various ways I too could contribute to my people.

Your ideas are simple but effective. As an artist I have so many pens, brushes, pencils, paint etc lying about . . .even old fabric - these mundane items that have perhaps to us passed their expiry date or usefullnes will sure be of help to our brethren back home . . it's a good idea, I support you and willing to assit

Thank you! Please stay turned to this thread. As soon as I finish collecting people's ideas, I will propose next steps. Your pens, bruses, pencils etc will be very useful. I need many more like minded people like you. Please don't forget to click the vote button above.

My email is jerrybenchi@yahoo.com. Just incase anyone wants to reach me directly.

Where are my fellow Deltans In Diaspora?

jerryben12:

Beaf cannot do it alone, the government cannot do it alone. Even in the states, people give generously to charity. No one is obligated. It is called freewill.

Good heart you have there Poster. This should surely be commended and encouraged. However what i know is if the resources of that state are being judiciously used for the people, considering the population and environment there shouldn"t be anything called Poverty in that state.
In addition to this initiative of yours, you should also request for Good governance and sincere rule of law from your leaders.
Wishing u all the best.

Demdem:

Good heart you have there Poster. This should surely be commended and encouraged. However what i know is if the resources of that state are being judiciously used for the people, considering the population and environment there shouldn"t be anything called Poverty in that state.
In addition to this initiative of yours, you should also request for Good governance and sincere rule of law from your leaders.
Wishing u all the best.

Thanks for your encouragement. Sincerity comes from the heart. I see giving as a culture and I never lack because I give. This act is not political and has no connection with the Delta State government. They should remain in Asaba while we make our voices heard with our generosities in the interiors.

We are Delta State: The Big Heart