IKORODU, LAGOS — A decade after it began as an effort to create memorable moments for children in vulnerable circumstances, GLOWFUX is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a programme designed to combine entertainment, community service and tangible support for beneficiary homes.
The initiative unveiled its GLOWFUX @ 10 anniversary programme on Saturday, August 15, 2026, during a media engagement at the Oshodi Art Centre, Ikorodu.
The event brought together media professionals, volunteers, partners, supporters and friends of the initiative as organisers outlined plans for the milestone celebration.
Speaking at the unveiling, Project Lead of GLOWFUX, Olubode Mac Oserinde, said the initiative’s journey over the past ten years has been driven by a simple belief: children facing difficult circumstances should still have opportunities to experience happiness, dignity and a sense of belonging.
He explained that GLOWFUX has deliberately moved beyond the conventional approach to charity, where assistance is limited to food, clothing and other material donations.
Instead, the programme has created opportunities for children to enjoy experiences such as visits to beaches, cinemas and the National Museum, giving beneficiaries the chance to relax, explore and simply enjoy being children.
Over the years, GLOWFUX has reached orphanages, rehabilitation centres, shelters, homes for children who have experienced abuse and facilities supporting young people living with physical challenges.
According to Oserinde, these experiences are important because they remind beneficiaries that they are seen, valued and cared for.
A DECADE BUILT ON PARTNERSHIP
Oserinde said the growth of GLOWFUX would not have been possible without the contributions of volunteers, donors, media organisations, corporate partners and individuals who have supported the initiative over the years.
He called for stronger partnerships as the organisation enters its next phase, particularly from organisations and individuals willing to support vulnerable children through donations, volunteering and other forms of collaboration.
Among the organisations supporting the 10th anniversary campaign are UAC Foods, Beloxxi Biscuits, CINI Holdings, Kingsmead Group of Schools, Peak Milk and Courteville Business Solutions.
The Project Lead expressed appreciation to the partners and supporters for contributing to the journey and helping the initiative reach more beneficiaries.
GLOWFUX @ 10 TO BRING TOGETHER THOUSANDS
The 2026 anniversary celebration is expected to bring together up to 1,500 children from beneficiary homes, alongside at least 1,000 adults and family members.
Oserinde described the proposed gathering as a carnival-like celebration that will combine entertainment, interaction and charitable activities.
But beyond the celebration itself, organisers are planning practical interventions that will continue to benefit participating homes after the anniversary.
These include plans to donate generators, washing machines and solar power systems to selected beneficiary homes.
For Oserinde, such interventions demonstrate the difference between giving what is convenient and making a genuine sacrifice to improve the lives of others.
He stressed that the objective is for beneficiaries to have something meaningful to take away from the 10th anniversary and remember the support long after the event.
ANNIVERSARY PROGRAMME
The GLOWFUX @ 10 activities include:
- Celebrity Young Ambassadors’ Meet & Greet — August 11 & 13, 2026
- Media Unveil & Volunteers’ Orientation — August 15, 2026
- Novelty Charity Match — October 24 or 31, 2026
- Anniversary Charity Concert/Grand Finale — December 28, 2026
As GLOWFUX celebrates ten years of service, the organisers say the milestone represents both an opportunity to reflect and a chance to build a bigger future.
With thousands of participants expected and plans for tangible donations to beneficiary homes, GLOWFUX @ 10 is seeking to demonstrate that charity can go beyond temporary relief to create experiences, dignity and lasting community impact.
After ten years of putting smiles on children’s faces, GLOWFUX is now looking towards a new decade defined by greater reach, stronger partnerships and deeper impact.
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