…Raise funds to train 10,000 providers

4Breath4Life, a Nigerian non-governmental organisation focused on maternal and child health, will on October 3 host its 2026 Heroes Award and Fundraiser in Lagos.

Besides, the organisation, will among other things, raise support to train and equip 10,000 healthcare providers across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.

The event will bring together healthcare professionals, corporate organisations, philanthropists, development partners and other stakeholders to recognise individuals and organisations contributing to healthcare and community development.

The fundraiser will support the organisation’s healthcare training programmes, building on its work in healthcare education, community outreach and support for mothers and children.

4Breath4Life said it has trained and equipped more than 5,000 healthcare providers since its inception, with support from partners including members of the Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN) and the Nigerian Society of Neonatal Medicine (NISONM).

The organisation has also implemented community-focused initiatives, including birth-kit distribution, maternal health outreach in Makoko, healthcare education and support programmes.

Its programmes include Every Baby Lives, which focuses on training health workers to prevent newborn deaths, and Heart 4 Nigeria, which supports heart surgeries for children and adults.

The founder of 4Breath4Life, Dr Oyefeso, said the organisation’s focus was on strengthening the capacity of healthcare providers to deliver quality care.

“We believe that saving lives is not only about what happens in an emergency; it is also about whether the person providing care has the right knowledge, skills and support,” Oyefeso said.

“Our goal of training 10,000 healthcare providers is ambitious, but it reflects the scale of the need. The Heroes Award is our opportunity to celebrate those already doing this work while bringing more people into the mission.”

The Heroes Award will recognise individuals and organisations whose work, service and commitment have contributed to healthcare and stronger communities.

Through the fundraiser, 4Breath4Life is seeking support from individuals, businesses, philanthropists and development partners to expand its healthcare training programmes and reach more providers nationwide.

The 4Breath4Life Heroes Award & Fundraiser 2026 will hold on Saturday, October 3, at Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.

About 4Breath4Life

4Breath4Life (4B4L) is a non-profit organisation working to improve maternal and child health through healthcare training, community outreach and support programmes for mothers, children and vulnerable communities.