The Urgent Call to Support Free 24 Hours #ProjectKosai at Durumi IDP Camp, Abuja
HOPe Africa Announces First-of-its-Kind 24-Hour Charity Feeding Outreach at Durumi IDP Camp, Abuja — Featuring Koko & Kosai for Nutritional Support During Fasting Period
Abuja, Nigeria — 18th November 2025 — HOPe Africa
This historic outreach intentionally aligns with the national fasting period, offering healthy, culturally relevant food options to complement fasting, promote equality, and uphold dignity among displaced communities.
Nutritional Food Pack: Koko, Kosai & Water
The 24-hour feeding program features traditional, highly nutritious staples:
1. Koko (Pap)
A warm fermented cereal porridge made from corn, millet, or sorghum.
Nutritional benefits include:
- Rich in carbohydrates for energy
- Easily digestible, suitable for children and elderly
- Supports hydration and electrolyte balance during fasting
- Gentle on the stomach — ideal for early-morning and evening meals
2. Kosai (Bean Cake)
A protein-rich fried bean cake made from peeled black-eyed peas.
Nutritional benefits include:
- High in plant-based protein for muscle strength
- Provides healthy fats for sustained energy
- Rich in fiber, supporting digestion
- Balances the carbohydrate load from pap for a complete meal
3. Clean Drinking Water
- Essential hydration for all participants
- Supports metabolic functions, especially in hot weather and during fasting
The combination of Koko, Kosai, and water provides a balanced, culturally familiar, and nutritionally adequate meal suitable for all ages.
Why This Event is Historic
This is the first 24-hour continuous charity feeding program of its kind in Nigeria and across many African humanitarian spaces. Key features include:
- Supports fasting individuals by providing energizing meals appropriate for pre-dawn and evening consumption
- Promotes equal access to food regardless of age, tribe, religion, gender, ability, or socioeconomic status
- Unifies IDP communities by transporting residents from other IDP camps to join the program, ensuring no camp is excluded
Transportation for Other IDP Camps
To ensure inclusiveness, HOPe Africa will provide or coordinate transportation to and from the event for residents of neighboring IDP camps.
This guarantees full participation, unity, and equal access to all services provided.
Public Toilets & Convenience Facilities
To maintain cleanliness, comfort, and health standards for thousands of attendees, HOPe Africa will provide:
- Portable public toilets
- Hand-washing stations
- Waste disposal units
- Shaded rest areas
- Hygiene support for women and children
- Seating for elderly and persons with disabilities
All facilities will be monitored by dedicated volunteers to ensure order and safety.
Additional Event Features
1. Drive-Through & Walk-In Feeding
- Drive-through meal pickup lane
- Walk-in seating with canopies and organized queues
2. Vital Signs Health Check
Participants can access:
- Blood pressure test
- Temperature check
- Blood sugar testing
- Registration for future HOPe Africa programs
3. Live Inclusion & Equality Show
A powerful live performance addressing:
- Equality for all humans
- Inclusion of persons with disabilities
- Support for survivors of abuse
- Anti-discrimination awareness
4. Livestream & Media Coverage
- Full event livestream
- Drone footage
- Media engagement with local and international press
5. Side Attractions
- Music
- Cultural performances
- Children’s entertainment
- Inspirational speaking sessions
6. Security & COVID-19 Safety
- Collaboration with official security agencies
- Crowd control & emergency response units
- Sanitization points, masks for vulnerable groups
- Airborne illness protocols observed
Now Accepting Sponsors & Volunteers
HOPe Africa welcomes support from individuals, companies, NGOs, faith-based organizations, and government bodies.
Acceptable sponsorships include:
- Food items (beans, corn, oil, spices)
- Water and beverages
- Cash support
- Medical supplies and health personnel
- Toilets, tents, and seating
- Sound systems & entertainment
- Transportation/logistics support
- Media and publicity partnerships
All sponsors will receive:
- Brand visibility onsite & online
- Acknowledgment during livestream
- Partnership recognition across media publications
About HOPe Africa
HOPe Africa is a U.S.- and Africa-based humanitarian organization committed to eradicating hunger, supporting vulnerable populations, and promoting community transformation. In 2024, HOPe Africa fed over 70,000 people in Greater Kansas City and continues to expand life-changing programs across Africa and the United States.
Media Inquiries & Sponsorship Contact
Francis John, PhD
Executive Director, HOPe Africa
www.HOPeAfricaintl.org
📧 hopexafrica@gmail.com
