Ahead of the coming Yuletide celebration, Grace Busari, a 9-year-old Kidprenuer, who is part of a new generation of young people with big ideas which drive social change, has launched a social enterprise to renew joy and hope in the hearts of homeless children in Nigeria.
Grace Teddies, which was launched to mark Grace’s 9th birthday, showcased a range of cultural teddy bears she created to help raise funds for homeless children on the streets of Nigeria.
According to her, the teddy bears, which were made in different designs of Ankara and other African fabrics such as adire, would be sold and part of the proceeds made will be used to cater to and support the homeless children on the streets of Lagos.
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Grace, the daughter of CNN Nigeria bureau head Stephanie Busari, explained the move behind the brand.
She said: “When I was 5, I moved to Nigeria with my mum. I cried when I saw children that should be in school or at home with their parents, begging on the streets. I always begged my mum to give them money. I have been thinking of how to help them and now I believe I have a chance to. As I turn 9, I am so happy to announce the launch of my foundation and the #GraceTeddies brand. With this brand, I will be creating and selling teddy bears, and helping to support the children on the streets.”
She, however, urged Nigerians to give the children on the street a chance to be regular children and enjoy their childhood especially with Christmas around the corner, by supporting #GraceTeddies and its course.
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