Our Story
Honoured Orphans Network (HON) is founded on the universal principle of Gratitude, which states, "To whom much is given, much is required."
Our story began in 2020 during the height of the Covid 19 Pandemic. While the situation led to catastrophic conditions for most, it also created a burning desire amongst others to connect and lend their support, especially to the less privileged. So Dr. Adeola Oke, Medical practitioner and Founder of HON, decided to turn her COVID-19 anxiety into Gratitude by helping the less privileged in her home country, Nigeria.
After several attempts to extend a helping hand to deserving families following her visit to Nigeria, which she had not visited for 5 years, she did not feel that she was making much of an impact. So, she decided to reach out to her high school friend of 25 years, Funmi Alabi-Momodu, Board Member, HON, to discuss her vision. As a result, they teamed up to develop a strategic plan to support orphans and their families in an impactful and sustainable way. Their mandate was clear and rooted in a hadith of the Prophet Muhammed (SWT), which said Honour Orphans. However, their interpretation of the word to honour went beyond providing financial support but establishing a genuine connection with the orphans, to share their love and help them aspire to achieve their dreams despite their situation.
This led to the birth of HON, designed to provide a 3-pronged benefit to Orphans by providing monthly financial support, quarterly mentoring and educational funding at the tertiary and vocational studies level geared towards enriching the lives of these orphans and empowering them as productive members of society.
In May, 2020, HON was officially registered as a non-profit organization headquartered in Nigeria to support orphans aged 9 years to 18years who have lost a father figure.
Mission
Honoured Orphans Network serves to enhance the quality of life of Orphans by providing mentorship and counseling to help amplify the possibilities to live an independent life, contribute positively and thrive in society.
Vision
At Honoured Orphan Network, our main objective is to build a network of people to connect with orphans in a way that inspires them to achieve their goals.
Values
Honor
We pledge to always honor the orphans that are in our care by demonstrating humility, empathy, and kindness.
Integrity
We pledge to always do the right thing.
Mentorship
We pledge to embrace an attitude of servitude towards the orphans that we are fortunate to work with.
Empowerment
We pledge to reduce the burden of poverty for our orphans by supporting causes that provide positive impact.
Kindred Spirit
We pledge to foster a positive team and family spirit by building open, honest and respectful relationships through good communication.
"Now, behold! We took the covenant of the Children of Israel, commanding them: You shall worship none but God. And to your parents you shall be good — as well as to close relatives, and to orphans, and to the indigent. And you shall speak to people in a good way. And you shall establish the Prayer. And you shall give the Zakat-Charity”
(Surat Al-Baqarah, 2:83)
"They ask you, O Prophet, what ways they should spend charitably. Say to them: Whatever good offering you spend is to be for your parents, and nearest relatives, and orphans, and the indigent, and the needy wayfarers. And whatever good you do, God is, indeed, all-knowing of it”
(Surat Al-Baqarah, 2:215)
Meet the Board of Trustees
Adeola Oke
Chairperson Board of Trustees
Dr. Adeola Oke is a daughter, wife, mother of five, and the founder of Wellness Surge. One of her goals in life is to reduce the burden of poverty and everyday diseases through natural holistic healing techniques to help people achieve remarkable health and life improvements. Dr. Oke, has been in the medical field for about 2 decades.
Her passion for reducing the burden of chronic disease and helping people live healthy lifestyles motivated her to earn three prestigious degrees in Nursing, Publi Health, and Pharmacy from the University of Maryland. She has been blessed to have experience in various aspects of the medical field: she has that one-on-one personal care with patients; she understands how diseases and environmental factors impact health; and she is experienced in the medical treatment of every day diseases.
Dr. Adeola Oke always prayed to Allah to make it possible for her to use her talents to serve his creation. Allah has granted that prayer in numerous ways, and one of the manifestations is serving as one of the Board of Trustees of Honoured Orphans Network. She enjoys spending time with her kids and traveling around the world to see the beauty of Allah’s creations. Dr. Adeola Oke lives with her husband, mom and 5 kids in Houston, Texas.
Oluwafunmi Momodu
Vice-Chairperson Board of Trustees
Funmi Momodu is an authentic, optimistic and powerful servant leader. She is a proud member of Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD), the Lekki Muslim Ummah, African Women Alliance of Waterloo Region (AWAWR) and a recipient of the "Outstanding Contribution to a Humanitarian Cause" Award from Fair-life Africa.
She is highly accomplished and qualified in her academic pursuits, with a graduate degree in Finance from Northeastern University in Boston, USA and a master's degree in Management from the University of Bristol, England, UK. She also holds postgraduate certificates in Big Data Analytics, and Accounting gained at York University, Canada.
Her professional career spans over 10 years with demonstrated expertise in Business Analysis, Finance, Strategy and Project Management to implement enterprise-wide and national transformation initiatives. In her entrepreneurial pursuit and passion, she founded Qunuby Personal Connections, a modern matchmaking service for Africans living in the diaspora and at home. She believes that everyone should have the option of being in a love-filled marriage.
She enjoys volunteering for different charitable causes and spending time with family and friends.
Bolanle Alabi
Coordinating Trustee
Omobolanle Khadijat Alabi is a growing Muslim with a keen interest in self development and striving to be one who is of benefit to others.
She is a proud member of the Lekki Muslim Ummah, Board of Trustees of Suleiman Adebayo Alabi Foundation (SAAF) as well as Yusraa Charitable Foundation.
She is also a graduate of Economics from Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife and she has had over 16 years of professional work experience in Accounting, Audit, Finance and Strategy.
She is a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants ACCA, a Certified Internal Auditor CIA, a member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria and Chartered Professional Accountants British Colombia CPA, CGA.
She is passionate about Food, growing it, cooking it and most especially eating it. She loves travelling, discovering new places, experiences and having great conversations.
"'I and the one who sponsors an orphan shall be in Paradise like these two' - and he raised his index finger and the one next to it, holding them together, barely separate”
Bukhari
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