Future Plans & Activities in Nigeria

1.Monitor HIV/AIDS prevalence in Nigeria . Engage in  HIV/AIDS education, prevention and support services.

 2. Complete the establishment of a Civic Center (a multi-purpose center) at Awaka for HIV/AIDS education, prevention, testing and referrals, and other uses.

3. Disseminate HIV/AIDS publications widely for the benefit of the general public; especially those in the suburban or rural areas. 

4. Continue to give talks on television and radio on HIV/AIDS

5. Give more scholarship awards to deserving students as more money comes into the coffers of the Foundation.

FOCUS

The focus of the Willy –Esther Foundation is to improve the standard of education in the institutions of higher learning in Nigeria that have been underfunded for a long time; to help some Nigerians further their education through scholarships to control HIV/AIDS in Nigeria with special emphasis on rural areas of Imo State; to help in the socio-economic development of Awaka Town, Imo State.

IMPACT

The Library holdings of the various institutions increased enormously and the students can now find and use books, journals and magazines that help to enhance their knowledge in their respective chosen fields of learning.  The books and educational materials shipped to Imo State University helped Imo State University to get accreditation in several of the academic programs.  They have also contributed much to quality education and the “education industry” in Imo State , and Nigeria as a whole.  Awaka town has no nearby stream or river from where to draw drinking water.  The water provided by government is very irregular.  Some taps or pumps may remain dry for several weeks and people are forced to go somewhere to fetch of buy drinking water.  The borehole sunk is now providing much needed water and at no cost to the town’s people.  The Business Center established is rendering much needed service to the Awaka people and has reduced the necessity to travel to Owerri for the services being provided.  Also it contributes to, and improves the socio-economic condition of Awaka Town .

The money donated to various churches has alleviated the financial problems they have been having in completing their church buildings or improving them.

The civic center when completed will have a tremendous impact on the Awaka Community and surrounding areas and will go a long way to controlling HIV/AIDS.