About the Orphanage
The orphanage is located in Benin City, Nigeria. Both in the U.S. and abroad; volunteers, families, and community leaders work tirelessly towards maintaining and growing the orphanage. Cornerstone of Hope Orphanage:
- Provides housing, food, medical care and education for the children.
- Has 13 beds and can support up to 50 children at one time.
- Accepts all children under the age of 18; children may stay at the orphanage for a few days or up to 18 years.
- Works with children when they reach 18 to help them pursue college education and/or transition into adult living outside the orphanage.
- Is recognized by the Nigerian government as a reputable and trusted orphanage.
- Is not affiliated with any church but provides spiritual support for the children.
- Has five (5) full-time staff and two (2) volunteers.
- Has found permanent homes for 147 children since its opening in 2006; 13 children were adopted in the United States and 124 were adopted in Nigeria.
- Has two Boards of Directors – the U.S. board consists of seven (7) professionals from the Des Moines area and the Nigerian board consists of four (4) professionals and one (1) business owner in Edo.
- Is supported entirely by donations from individuals in the U.S. and Nigeria.