"The truth about life is that, the more one gives, the more one receives." - Archbishop Desmond Tutu (Patron, Bears Foundation)  |  "Blessed is he that considereth the poor; the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble"...Psalm 40 (Holy Bible)   |   A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed"....Proverbs 11:25(Holy Bible)   |   “... let us love, not just in word or speech, but in truth and action”.....I John 3:18(Holy Bible)   |   “Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven”.....Matthew 5:16 (Holy Bible)   |   “What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but do not have works? Can faith save you? If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, and one of you says to them, "Go in peace; keep warm and eat your fill," and yet you do not supply their bodily needs, what is the good of that? So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead.” - James 2:14-17 (Holy Bible)
 

Australian High Commission Supports BEARS Foundation

The charity arm of the Australian High Commission, AusAID, has joined the list of many reputable organizations, agencies and bodies that support the BEARS Foundation. The AusAID which is an arm of the Australian Government's overseas aid program is a federally funded program that aims to reduce poverty in developing countries. The Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) manages the program. The aim of the program is to assist developing countries reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development, in line with Australia's national interest.

AusAID funds not-for-profit organizations, such as BEARS Foundation, to deliver aid programs at the local community level in developing countries.

According to Miss Modupe Ozolua, Founder/President of BEARS, the AusAID receives thousands of applications annually from different charity organizations requesting financial assistance to meet their objectives. These organizations are carefully screened, investigated and references are contacted before few are selected and funds are given to support their causes. Due to the credibility, vision of BEARS Foundation and recommendations received from its many sponsors and the various State Governments it worked with in the past; BEARS Foundation received N1, 839, 970 which is the highest donation given by the AusAID to any charity organization in 2008.

Miss Ozolua says the AusAID’s donation should send a message to other agencies, State governments, corporate organizations and individuals to show that organizations such as BEARS should be supported and encouraged financially to meets its goals. As BEARS Foundation is a non-profit organization, it depends on donations/sponsorship to achieve its free charity work. She goes further to say that no donation is too little or too large.
BEARS Foundation is a non-profit organization that uses surgeries to restore the lives of underprivileged African men, women and children suffering from both congenital and developmental deformities. In addition to that, they provide preventive care such as HIV/AIDS testing, counseling and immunization for infants and children.

The organization annually conduct free medical missions all over the country and render free corrective surgeries, donations of food, clothing, toys to underprivileged deformed men, women and children. During the medical missions, donations are given to hospitals, training is provided for local surgeons and nurses and people are educated about the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Since the creation of BEARS in 2003, it has treated hundreds of patients with various medical conditions such as Vesico Vagina Fistula (VVF), cleft lip, cleft palate, burns and lacerations, cataract extractions, hernias, removal of tumors, cysts and fibroids. His Emeritus, Archbishop Desmond Tutu is the Patron of the organization.
 

Friends of BEARS Club (FOBC)

This is a unique membership club that will bring together people from diverse backgrounds, age groups, religions and experiences that share the passion and vision of BEARS Foundation. Our exclusive vision for Africa is to help the underprivileged men, women and children in our Continent and play a crucial role in restoring their lives.

The Friends of BEARS Membership Club (FOBC) gives people the opportunity to make suggestions, participate in activities, volunteer, donate/sponsor the causes of BEARS Foundation; and become a stake holder in the organization’s philanthropic activities.

Membership to this club is free! Members will receive numerous benefits, such as:

  • Receive E-mail updates/newsletters of upcoming BEARS charitable activities
  • Purchase beautifully designed BEARS souvenirs such as caps, tee shirts, wrist bands, etc (this is an avenue for BEARS to raise funds)
  • Invitation to BEARS annual summer/end of year party for members/sponsors (this will be a free concert/picnic/BBQ. The admission requirement will be the purchase of a BEARS souvenir which is to be worn at the event to show solidarity).
  • Beautifully designed Membership certificates as a stakeholder in a worthy cause

And much more!!