Safe Haven – A Ray of Hope
Our Mission: “A committed and proactive children’s organization whose advocacy is focused on supporting the underprivileged child and children with disability.”
We will continue to :
- Be a strong advocacy organization for underprivileged child and children living with disabilities.
- Give the underprivileged child and children with disability financial, educational, and psychological support.
- Create activities within the community.
- Advocate to alleviate poverty among children.
The organization has made its impact with Blessing and the team playing a key role during the peak of the Covid 19 pandemic: offering psychological help to children and helping with the distribution of supplies. Accommodation support was also rendered to children and their parents in desperate need.
From Queens hospital London: thanks Safehaven a ray of hope for the birthday presents/educational materials for the children
As a team:
- We are working to bridge existing educational gaps for long term ill children while in the hospital or at home by helping with required curriculum standard presented in ways that learning can be fun and engaging and still achieving successful academic progress for their age.
Transforming Lives: Free Music and Instrument Learning Programme Empowering Underprivileged Child and Children with Disabilities
We are pleased to announce the return of our fully funded, six-month Free Music and Instrument Learning Programme, created to support underprivileged children and those with disabilities who have a passion for music but limited access to resources.
Programme Structure:
- Structured weekly instrument lessons
- Access to instruments throughout the programme
- Supportive tutors and a developmental learning environment
- No cost to participants
Qualifying Age: 6 – 18 years
Days: Fridays and Saturdays
Venue: – Unit 2, Q10 Neon, Quorum Business Park, Benton Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8BU.
– 7–15 Pink Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 5DW
Time: Junior Class: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Senior Class A: 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Senior Class B: 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Instruments include guitar, piano, violin, flute and ukulele, as well as other supportive instruments used in therapy sessions. Singing, voice training and entertainment sessions remain a key part of the programme.
Graduation Highlights | Safe Haven – A Ray of Hope Free Music Programme
Join us as we celebrate the amazing young talents graduating from our free music programme! This video captures heartfelt performances, emotional highlights, and the joy of achievement as our students graduate.
Thank you to everyone who supported this journey . you’re helping us build brighter futures through music.
‘Be the Best Version of you’ Free Training Programme
In today’s complex world, we’ve noticed an increasing number of 12-19 year old children facing challenges that impact their well-being, such as a lack of focus, moral dilemmas, emotional struggles, and a decrease in self-confidence and optimism.
Our “Be the Best Version of You” programme will inspire, motivate, and support these children in maintaining focus by guiding them on a journey of self-discovery towards a better version of themselves. We aim to assist them in exploring their potential and identifying solutions to their core needs and significant obstacles, ultimately rebuilding their confidence and hope.
The programme will be accredited by ASDAN, with each child achieving a portfolio and receiving their certificates upon completion.
The 8-session programme are presently held in Unit 2, Q10 Neon Quorum Business Park, Benton Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8BU
CAMPAIGN FOR MORE BAME TO GET ON THE DONOR REGISTRY
Safe Haven a ray of hope began a campaign to get more Black and Asian Minority ethnic background on the donor registry to bridge the gap of 23% of this group in the donor registry as compared to 75% of the European group. No child from the Black and Asian Minority ethnic background critically ill and in need of a lifesaving transplant deserves a long-suffering wait and risk of death due to the lack of people from its own ethnic minority for a lifesaving transplant. DKMS, Chi Onwurah (MP of Newcastle), the Media, Press, and Various organizations and bodies have joined forces in our campaign around the world.
SHE’S ONE IN A MILLION, LET’S MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
She’s One in a Million
The Charity Single Featuring Afrobeat Star Flavour N’abania and UK songstress Anna Reay ‘She’s One In A Million,’ honours the memory of 8-year-old Valerie Olalemi, whose dream was to be “the greatest fashion designer in the world”. Sadly she lost her fight last year following her diagnosis with Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) at the age of 4.
Join us in honouring her memory and supporting the creation of a brighter future for underprivileged children and those living with disabilities. Her legacy lives on, inspiring us all 💖
🌹Rest on Our Valerie💫
Safe Haven – A Ray of Hope receives the point of light award & Northern Enterprise Award For Most Supportive Charity Award for Underprivileged Children
Empowering lives. Restoring dignity. Building brighter futures.
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World Rare Disease Day
Director, Mrs Blessing Olalemi and Husband, John Olalemi along with singer, song writer Anna Reay at Valerie’s gravesite, as they release eco friendly balloons to mark world rare disease day.
Valerie was born with a rare disease Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD), which causes the immune system to malfunction and prevents it from fighting certain infections. the condition affects about eight people in a million.
Sadly, despite a brave battle, our middle daughter lost her battle with CGD after suffering multiple organ failure last April.
Here is wishing every child who suffers from a rare disease the courage and strength to keep fighting till they overcome. We love you and are rooting for you!
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CHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE
Children are classed as the most vulnerable group in society. Many children are suffering in this world as they are not being given the care or help they need in order to live fulfilled lives.
There are so many underprivileged children in the world today as they lack what all children should be entitled to; societal and parental care as well as protection and the chance to grow and develop. Many do not have this so-called privilege.
When we talk about being underprivileged we consider poverty as a key aspect of this; as people living without financial means for food and/or a home or lack of access to healthcare or education they should all be entitled to.
At Safe Haven – A Ray of Hope, we wanted to support some of the people in our community who badly need help. We are parents and, as such, we wanted our charity to support children – some of the most vulnerable people in our society. But what could we do, when there is already an array of charities attending to all manner of society’s ills.
Charity is in our heart
Charity is programmed into us. It’s our heart. My husband John and I would shrivel if we did not give as we take, so after pondering on what our charity should focus on, we decided that our two main areas would be supporting underprivileged children and children with a disability.
According to government statistics in UK; It show that before COVID-19, 4.2 million children were living in poverty. Since the pandemic, this number has risen dramatically, with many families struggling to afford food, rent, and bills. Globally, over 100 million people are estimated to be living in impoverished conditions by 2022.
Poverty has devastating effects, especially on children. Disadvantaged children are 4.5 times more likely to develop severe mental health problems by age 11 (WHO, 2015).
Supporting Children with Disabilities
Children with disabilities face additional barriers. They are more likely to experience poverty and social exclusion. With an estimated 93 to 150 million children under 14 living with a disability worldwide, and 8% of the UK’s disabled population being children, we recognized the importance of making a difference in this area too.
Our Impact So Far
Last year, we delivered toys, food items, and cash donations to children in hospitals and orphanages across the UK and abroad and we have no plans to stop. Children are our future, and our fundraising efforts will continue to reach even more underprivileged children at home and abroad. We are also planning to build a permanent creative centre in Newcastle to serve children year-round.
Get Involved
We’re a small charity with big ambitions, and we cannot do it alone. Your support makes all the difference. Please consider donating to Safe Haven – A Ray of Hope and following us on social media to join our mission. Together, we can give children the hope, care, and opportunities they deserve.
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Thank you to The National Lottery Community Fund for supporting our project
🎵 Free Music & Instrument Training Programme for Underprivileged Children and Children with Disabilities
Your support helps Safe Haven – A Ray of Hope continue empowering our community to learn, grow, and thrive.
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