About us

Mother Elizabeth Redeemed Children’s Home of Love

We meet the needs of orphans, vulnerable and physically challenged children with proper care, development and protection, so every child’s ambition as a future leader can grow.

Children supported
80
Children supported
Children in residential care
80
Children in residential care
Years of service since 2005
21
Years of service since 2005

Our story

The Home began in 2005 with two children, on the instruction of His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu, who directed that the children be cared for in a separate place. On 29 September 2008, at the Flag-off of the Holy Mother’s Glorification, the Home was formally named. Registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission began in 2009 and the Home was incorporated in 2010.

Who we are

Mother Elizabeth Redeemed Children’s Home of Love is an organ of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS). It was established within the spiritual and administrative framework of BCS and operates in accordance with the values, principles and directives governing the organisation.

Vision

Our vision is to meet the needs of orphans, vulnerable children and physically challenged children by ensuring proper care, development and protection in a secured environment, in order to foster every child’s ambition as a future leader. The Home seeks to provide an environment where every child is valued, nurtured and given the opportunity to discover and develop his or her God-given abilities and aspirations.

Mission

The Home has the task of protecting the children from all forms of abuse. It is the aim of the Home to raise well-rounded children who lack nothing in life and surround them with love and equal treatment, while at the same time developing every talent inherent in each child. The Home is committed to providing proper care, guidance, education, protection and emotional support so that every child can grow into a responsible and productive member of society.

What the Home does

The Home provides care, protection, guidance and support for the children, with educational, personal, spiritual and talent development. Educational support covers formal schooling and the development of each child’s talents. The Home also conducts feasts and prayer for brethren at home and in the diaspora, both physically and virtually.

Growing up in the Home

The standard duration for children in the Home is a minimum of 18 years. After this, the 144,000 Virgins move to the Priestly quarters at No. 26 Mbukpa Road, Calabar, while others may be promoted to the Priestly Bodies or return to their respective families.

Leadership

The Home is managed by MCS Anna Freda Odudu Charles, Managing Director since 2023.

Board of Trustees

  • His Holiness Olumba Olumba ObuChairman
  • 144,000 Sis. Onyero EmefileVice Chairman
  • 144,000 Sis. Chimuanya OnyeanulaSecretary
  • 144,000 Sis. Helen AkaduMember
  • 144,000 Sis. Aduma AsariMember

Our history

  1. 2005The Home begins with two children, on the instruction of His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu.
  2. 2008The Home is formally named on 29 September, at the Flag-off of the Holy Mother’s Glorification. Matron Helen Akadu and Mother Glory Francis (Salem) appointed to care for the children.
  3. 2009Registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission begins.
  4. 2010Incorporation completed. Eno Glory Ntuk appointed as the first Manager.
  5. 2020HE JerryAnn Whiters appointed to oversee the Home, with Princess Esu Ekpo as General Manager.
  6. 2021HE Mercy Dornu appointed Director in September, followed by HE Ngozi Egwu on 16 November.
  7. 2023MCS Anna Freda Odudu Charles appointed Managing Director.

Where we are

Enang Ahe Community, Parliamentary Extension, Calabar Municipality, Cross River State, Nigeria

Our values

Love

We treat every child with compassion and dignity.

Dignity

We respect every child’s identity, worth and potential.

Integrity

We act honestly and responsibly with what is entrusted to us.

Compassion

We respond to genuine need with care, not spectacle.

Excellence

We pursue high standards in care, education and service.

Accountability

We manage resources so donors and families can trust the work.

Faith

We encourage moral and spiritual development consistent with our values.

Empowerment

We help children and families build the capacity for a better future.