My name is Blessing Osom. I was born and raised in Calabar, in the southern part of Nigeria. My early life took a tragic turn when I lost both of my parents in a devastating car accident. Before they passed away, we had a good life—my mother was a bank manager, and my father worked with the Ministry of Water Resources.
After their sudden passing, my life completely changed. I had to move back to the village to live with my relatives. During that time, I faced severe hardships and mistreatment from my uncle. I struggled daily, lacked access to good food, and endured many difficulties just to survive. Those early experiences of suffering and hardship shaped who I am today and inspired my deep commitment to helping vulnerable children and communities, ensuring they do not have to face the same struggles I did.
My name is Blessing Osom. I was born and raised in Calabar, in the southern part of Nigeria. My early life took a tragic turn when I lost both of my parents in a devastating car accident. Before they passed away, we had a good life—my mother was a bank manager, and my father worked with the Ministry of Water Resources.
After their sudden passing, my life completely changed. I had to move back to the village to live with my relatives. During that time, I faced severe hardships and mistreatment from my uncle. I struggled daily, lacked access to good food, and endured many difficulties just to survive. Those early experiences of suffering and hardship shaped who I am today and inspired my deep commitment to helping vulnerable children and communities, ensuring they do not have to face the same struggles I did.
A dedicated charity worker in a branded ‘Ede thelen’ t-shirt and cap provides freshly prepared, nutritious meal packs directly to a large group of waiting children
A large crowd of community members gathers, waiting patiently to receive a substantial supply of rice bags
A group of older women, filled with joy, holds onto the food aid they have just received from our charity team
Huge stacks of essential food supplies, including cartons of instant noodles and bags of rice, are prepared at a major distribution event
At Ede Thelen International Charity Organization, we believe that every child deserves a reason to smile and every community deserves a chance to thrive. Operating at the grassroots level in South Africa, we step in to support those facing hardship.
Our work goes beyond just providing basic needs; we focus on human connection. By spending time in the community, listening to their struggles, and offering a helping hand, we aim to build a foundation of love, dignity, and care for the next generation
Real change requires collective effort. Your generosity directly funds our community feeding programs, safe recreational events for children, and emergency relief efforts across South Africa.
