Mrs. Favour Abraham is the founder of Bethharan Royal Babes Foundation, a Non -Governmental organisation committed to raising wholesome girls through mentorship, education, and empowerment. Ebu is a woman driven by purpose, passion, and a deep desire to transform the lives of girls and women. She is the Author of Treasures in the Trash book.
Her journey is rooted in a painful childhood marked by emotional neglect, verbal abuse, and the trauma of growing up in a dysfunctional home. After her parents’ divorce, she was raised in the village under difficult conditions, often made to feel worthless simply because she was a girl.
“I was constantly told I would amount to nothing,” she recalls. “But I refused to let those words define me.”
Despite financial struggles and the inability to attend university at the time, Favour remained resilient. She rejected unethical offers that could have compromised her dignity and later pursued a diploma programme at the University of Lagos after marriage-a turning! point she describes as divine intervention.
These life experiences gave birth to Bethharan Royal Babes Foundation, a girl-child awareness and transformational institute that has been impacting lives for over 13 years.
Through its bi-monthly programmes, the foundation mentors, counsels, and equips girls with the tools they need to live purposeful and confident lives.
“We are raising girls who are emotionally, physically, psychologically, and spiritually balanced,” she explains.
The foundation’s impact is both practical and inspiring. It has empowered girls with vocational skills – training one in hairdressing, another in tailoring, and two in catering. One of the girls was further supported to study Food and Nutrition at Yaba College of Technology, bridging the gap between skill acquisition and higher education.
Beyond skills training, the foundation provides flexible support based on available resources. Whenever there is a need-such as examination fees-it steps in to assist as many girls as possible. So far, more than five girls have been supported in school, with four currently in universities.
One remarkable success story involved a beneficiary who travelled to South Africa in search of better opportunities but was initially denied admission and employment. She was later told she needed to belong to a recognized female-focused NGO in Nigeria. Being part of Bethharan Royal Babes Foundation became her breakthrough. With official documentation provided by Favour, she secured both support from a church and admission to further her studies.
The foundation’s reach extends beyond young girls. It supports children, teenagers, youth, and single mothers-creating a support system for females at different stages of life.
“We are here to remind every girl that she has value,” Favour says. “She is not a mistake, and she is not less than anyone.”
The foundation holds counselling sessions in nearby eateries and relies on the support of family members, including her husband, daughter, and siblings. Despite these limitations, the impact continues to grow.
She also added that funding remains a major challenge, limiting expansion, outreach, and access to essential resources. However, Favour remains steadfast in her mission.
Through her books – Girls Have Questions, The Woman: A Mistake or A Mystery, and Treasures in the Trash – she continues to address critical issues affecting the girl-child and inspire them to discover their worth.
She also advocates for equal investment in both boys and girls, stressing that empowering the girl-child is key to nation-building and global development.
Her programmes are not just about teaching-they are about building a community. From celebrating birthdays to hosting end-of-year events filled with gifts, food, and talent showcases, the foundation creates a sense of belonging and hope for every girl involved.
