We are a 501c3 tax-exempt organization, and your donation is tax-deductible.
The A.L.O.T. mission statement encompasses the following key components:
- Addressing the immediate needs of teenagers with a primary focus on providing nourishment.
- Delivering impactful Vacation Bible School (VBS) experiences in Africa.
- Extending assistance in times of disaster.
Outlined below is a comprehensive breakdown of the financial requirements essential for accomplishing our mission objectives:
- Supplies for Immediate Needs and Disaster Assistance:
- Bookbags and school supplies
- School uniforms and clothing
- Footwear: shoes, socks, underwear
- Accessories: hats, gloves
- Essential fees: school fees, identification fees (ID fees)
- Technological resources: laptops, computer items
- Tools for educational enhancement: educational tours, school apps
- Food Supplies and Kitchen Essentials:
- Ingredients for meal preparation
- Kitchen utensils and cooking tools
- VBS Needs for 2024:
- Accommodation: hotel arrangements
- Travel expenses: airfare, visa fees
- Enabling teaching staff to travel: costs for 5 teaching personnel
- Theme kits: Procurement from Concordia VBS publishing company
- Associated costs: shipping expenses, printing charges
- Required materials: arts and craft items, science projects, decorations
- Prizes and incentives: educational toys for participants
- Distribution of Bibles
- Note: The introduction of VBS to Nigeria was pioneered by me in 2015. Due to prohibitive shipping expenses and customs challenges, items are transported in suitcases to mitigate costs and customs-related issues.