Who We Are
We're dedicated to empowering children and supporting their potential to thrive.
How Hope Took Root
OneHopeChildren was born from lived experience; from hardship, faith, and the enduring hope of a family determined to believe in a brighter future.
Rev. Fr. Prof. Felix Ugwuozor was born toward the end of the Nigerian Civil War, a conflict that reshaped the political and economic trajectory of Nigeria. Though too young to remember the war itself, he recalls the aftermath of displacement, economic hardship, and uncertainty. Those early experiences would later become the quiet foundation of his anti-poverty mission.
Our Approach
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-Our Mission
Our mission is to empower every child by ensuring access to basic education, quality healthcare, and nurturing environments. Through innovative research and community-based programs, we identify and support the hopes and dreams of children. We collaborate with local communities, governments, businesses, educational, medical, and religious institutions to create opportunities that inspire hope and personal growth.
Our goal is to help children and young adults build self-confidence, determination, and the skills needed to succeed in an ever-evolving global landscape.
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-Our Values
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Service: Constructive forthrightness in all that we do, with a high standard of dedication and professionalism.
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Excellence: Commitment to stewardship by following best practices.
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Integrity: Pursue and achieve goals by standing up for what is morally right, staying honest, and fulfilling commitments and promises.
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Growth: Optimize goals through innovative strategies and shared missions.
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Teamwork: Collaborate to achieve excellence through shared goals and shared responsibilities.
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-Our Projects
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Education: Providing quality basic education.
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Healthcare: Offering annual medical outreach programs.
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Food Security: Supporting sustainable agriculture and improving access to nutritious food.
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Youth Outreach: Promoting awareness of social risks among school-age youth.
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W.A.S.H.: Delivering clean water and sanitation services.
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Self Defense: Providing sports and self-defense training.
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OHCF Rugby: Sports Academy and Rugby Club for boys aged 13–18.
Board Members
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Celestine Okanya
Director
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Paul Simpson
Director
Director
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Mary Czubakowski
Rev. Fr. Prof. Felix Ugwuozor
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Founder and President
Diane Strasz
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Director
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Gail DE Vito, RN, CSJP/A
Director
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Joanne-De-Paul
Director
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Jim Mazzo
Director
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Ed McCabe
Director
Past Board Members
Noreen Feehan
Deceased member
of the board
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