Amani Health holds Dream Big program for children in Lagos
In Lagos, Nigeria, digital health organization Amani Health Inc. held its fifth annual Dream Big & Reach for the Stars program for children aged seven to 17, their parents, and professionals. Participants were urged not to let academic performance, financial circumstances, or family background determine their future opportunities, Premium Times Nigeria reports.
The event took place on Saturday at Adasa Hall in Oregun. Its theme addressed the relationship between the ambitions of children and parents: “Aligning Children and Parents’ Ambitions: Whose Dream Is It?” The program included games, critical-thinking exercises, and the creation of goal vision boards intended to help children identify their aspirations and consider practical steps toward achieving them.
Ambitions and failures
9ja Kids founder Titi Adewusi urged participants in her speech to dream big and stressed that setbacks are possible on the path to ambitious goals. “You will fail. You will start again,” she said. As an example of overcoming significant physical limitations, Adewusi mentioned motivational speaker and entrepreneur Nick Vujicic, who was born without arms and legs.
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She also called on parents to expand the range of opportunities available to children by introducing them to mentors, technology, artificial intelligence, and programs that can broaden their vision of the future. According to her, parents should tell children not only about the successes of famous people, but also about the difficulties and failures along their path.
Goals and support
Amani Health co-founder Oluwarotimi Fasuyi said the initiative is intended to help children move from aspirations to goal-setting and planning. He called vision boards an important part of the program, as written and constantly visible goals can strengthen commitment to them. According to Fasuyi, one outcome of the five events held has been the return of former participants as speakers and role models for younger children.
Fasuyi said Amani Health was created to address the behavioral, psychological, and emotional challenges of children and young people. Through a digital platform, the organization provides access to therapists and clinical psychologists and plans to establish a physical center where children and adults can receive support. The program also featured 14-year-old Juwon Adedokun, who is taking part for the third year and said that the initiative had developed his interest in technology, robotics, programming, chess, art, and science.
