Founder of The Strong Woman Changemaker Africa (SWOCA) Foundation, Lamisi Adene has revealed what motivated her to take care of street children.
According to her, having experienced the harsh realities of being a street child herself, her motivation for organizing the ‘Operation Feed The Street’ event is deeply rooted in her own past.
“What motivated me even more was that I’ve been on the streets before, and most times, if you look at those on the streets during this kind of season, you wonder who thinks about them in this festive season?
“You ask yourself if they’re getting the same rice and drinks you eat in your homes; are they also getting the same kind of foods to celebrate the season?” she queried.
Speaking at the event held on Wednesday, November 24, 2025, at Madina, Atomic Junction, she shared her powerful message about the importance of sharing love and kindness with those in need, particularly during the festive season.
Her words carried significant weight, given her own experiences of being on the streets and understanding the struggles that come with it.
“We know that this season is a season of love; it is a season to share with loved ones, so for me, being on the street before and knowing how hunger looks like, it’s not something that is pleasant and you can’t even wish it for your worst enemy,” she stated.
She noted that the event, now in its third year, has been sustained without many sponsors.
“We have done this for three years now, and so far, to he honest, we don’t have many sponsors because people still don’t buy into what we do because sometimes, if you appeal to to them, they see it as if you’re finding a way to dupe them because you need money for your personal gains,” she lamented.
Madam Adene further acknowledged that support received from individuals and organizations, including the Ubuntu Lions Club, was instrumental in making the event a success.
She emphasized that the festive season is a time for sharing love and kindness with others, and it is not pleasant to see people struggling to survive on the streets.
The ‘Operation Feed The Street’ also reached out to hawkers, drivers and passers-by.
She called on institutions and individuals to collaborate with SWOCA to make a difference in the lives of street children.
