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About us

Transforming Lives with a Heart of Gold

Heart of Gold Support & Care Initiative (HOGSCI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting vulnerable individuals, particularly women. We provide mentorship, skills training, and resources to help them escape poverty and build independent lives.

We don’t just offer help. We offer hope, tools, and a path forward. Because when people are empowered, families grow stronger, communities thrive, and the cycle of poverty begins to break.

  • Skills Training
  • Counseling
  • Empowerment
  • Advocacy
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Beneficiaries
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Empowered People
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Founding Years
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Projects
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Programs & Initiatives

Building Brighter Futures

Skill Acquisition & Training

Skill Acquisition & Training

Providing hands-on training in fashion design, hairdressing and handcrafts to help individuals start sustainable businesses.
Entrepreneurship & Microfinance

Entrepreneurship & Microfinance

Empowering small business owners with business training, startup funding, and mentorship to ensure long-term success.
Community Development

Community Development

Bringing empowerment programs to underserved communities through free workshops and localized support centers.
Educational Support

Educational Support

Offering scholarships, adult literacy programs, and vocational education to help individuals build a brighter future.
Our Project

Creating Real Impact

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02 Aug, 2025

Back2School Outreach ’25

Uromi Edo, 234001 Nigeria + Google Map
13 Dec, 2025

EMPOWER TO BLOOM PROJECT ’25

Uromi Edo, 234001 Nigeria + Google Map
15 Nov, 2024

Vocational Skills Training for Self-Reliance

Uromi Edo, 234001 Nigeria + Google Map
07 Dec, 2024

Providing Business Tools for Work For SMEs

Uromi Edo, 234001 Nigeria + Google Map
06 Mar, 2024

Supporting Education with School Supplies

Uromi Edo, 234001 Nigeria + Google Map

EMPOWER TO BLOOM HIGHLIGHTS

What started as a vision became a powerful reality in Uromi, Edo State. Through the Heart of Gold Support & Care Initiative, Joy Ehiagwina brought together young people and widows for more than just an event, it was empowerment in action.

Seeds were planted.
Lives were touched.
Hope was restored.

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Our Approach

A Path to Lasting Change

We believe that true empowerment goes beyond short-term aid—it requires a structured and sustainable approach that transforms lives for the long haul.
  • We Identify
  • We Empower
  • We Sustain
Meet Our Team

Our Passionate Team Members

Ehiagwina Joy Patrick

Convener

John Ighodalo

Team Member

Stella Orilogbon

Team Member

Nancy Oseremen

Team Member

Emmanuel Enya

Team Member
Our testimonials

Our Beneficiary Speaks

I always dreamed of becoming a fashion designer but couldn’t afford a sewing machine. Thanks to HOGSCI, I received one along with business training. Now, I run my own tailoring shop and can support my family!
Fatima Fashion Entrepreneur
I had almost dropped out of school due to financial difficulties, but HOGSCI stepped in, paid my fees, and provided me with school materials. Now, I am back in class, focused, and determined to succeed.
Ngozi Beneficiary
HOGSCI gave me a hairdressing kit and training, which helped me set up my own salon. I now have regular customers, and I’m even training other young women in my community!
Chisom Hair Stylist
Living in a rural area, opportunities were scarce. HOGSCI brought empowerment programs to our community, trained us in soap-making, and even helped us market our products. Now, I have a steady income!
Mariam Beneficiary

Our Partners

Heart of Gold