PREVENTING BULLYING AND OTHER SOCIAL VICES

Anti-bullying Through Football

In response to the escalating reports of bullying incidents in schools, Orunsii WelCare Foundation organized a significant event in May 2022 to address this pressing issue. Themed “SAY NO TO BULLYING,” the event aimed to raise awareness and promote a culture of zero tolerance towards bullying among adolescents. Held at Campos Stadium on Lagos Island, the event featured a diverse range of activities, including lectures, musical performances, sports competitions, drama presentations, and role-playing exercises. With the participation of 1,200 students from 38 secondary schools across the region, the event provided a platform for open dialogue, education, and empowerment to combat bullying behaviors and foster a safer and more inclusive school environment.

Antibullying Campaign 2.0:

Promoting Anti-bullying Through Art

In September 2022, Orunsii Welcare Foundation hosted the much-anticipated “ANTIBULLYING CAMPAIGN 2.0: PROMOTING ANTIBULLYING THROUGH ART” event at Ireti Senior Secondary School in Ikoyi, Lagos. Centered around the theme of “Promoting Antibullying Through Art,” this innovative campaign aimed to harness the power of creativity to combat bullying behaviors. The event saw enthusiastic participation from 60 students belonging to the ORUNSII TEENS CLUB, who showcased their artistic talents through various mediums such as paintings, drawings, and sculptures. Through these expressive artworks, the participants conveyed powerful messages of empathy, kindness, and solidarity in the fight against bullying. As a result of this impactful campaign, there was a notable increase in awareness among students and a surge in membership for the ORUNSII TEENS Club, demonstrating the effectiveness of using art as a tool for social change.