Ojoto Rising Star Charity Foundation Trains 500 Youths and Women on Health, Safety and Lifesaving Skills
By Uzo Ugwunze
Over 500 youths, women, and community leaders are currently gathered at Ojoto Girls Secondary School, Afor Bulu Eke Hall, Ojoto community in Idemili South LGA, Anambra State for a 5-day intensive training on healthcare, Safety and Lifesaving skills.
The 2026 program themed ‘Health, Safety & Lifesaving Skills’ organized by Ojoto Rising Star Charity Foundation runs from September 8th to 12th, 2026, daily from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.
According to the sponsor Dr. Emeka Cyprian Uzoh, after last year’s “Going Green” campaign that used agriculture for jobs, food security, and climate action, the Foundation is now tackling a more urgent need in homes and communities: Health and Safety.
“Last year we taught people how to grow food. This year we are teaching people how to save lives.Many deaths in our communities happen not because help wasn’t available, but because no one around knew what to do in those first few minutes. This training puts lifesaving knowledge in the hands of ordinary people.”said Dr Uzoh
Through practical demonstrations, age-appropriate materials, and interactive sessions, participants are being equipped to: 1. Respond in an Emergency by understanding Basic Lifesaving Skills, First Aid, Emergency Awareness
Secondly Prevent Harm Before It Happens like Poisoning Prevention, Choking Prevention, Home & Community Safety and thirdly, Live Well and Care for Others embracing Personal Hygiene, Healthy Living, Compassion & Responsibility
“The Foundation’s goal goes beyond certificates. We want to build a culture where people are safety-conscious, prepared to help, and compassionate toward one another”.
“Protecting life begins with knowledge, preparedness, responsibility, and intentional compassion.Knowledge saves lives. Safety protects communities. Compassion connects us”.
“2026 Message to the Community are
Learn to Save a Life., Learn to Protect Yourself, Learn to Care for Others,” said Dr Uzoh.
Moreso, the Ojoto Rising Star Charity Foundation says it will take this model to other communities across Anambra in 2027 while Community leaders at the opening commended Dr. Uzoh for investing in people, not just projects.Beneficiaries described the sessions as practical, timely, and life-changing.
