Who we are
Inspiring Hope
Hannah’s Sanctuary is being founded to offer support to young unmarried pregnant girls, who find themselves in the difficult situation of being pregnant with seemingly no hope and no life options.
The emotional trauma associated with an unplanned pregnancy in adolescents can be overwhelming with consequences including mental health issues and suicide , socioeconomic disadvantages, ostracisation and school drop out.
Hannah’s Sanctuary will seek to provide an alternative choice to pregnancy termination for such women and provide them with practical support.
Hannah’s Sanctuary will work to inspire hope in affected young women and build a godly image in males and females through a Christian based discipleship programme in schools and colleges.
Services and support will be provided to candidates within 14-23 age range. Hannah’s Sanctuary will operate via a helpline and by partnering with key service providers in the medical, educational and childcare sectors.
Our operations will be in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.
OUR VISION
To provide support to young unmarried expectant women who find themselves in the challenging situation of being pregnant with seemingly no life options and to develop a godly self-image through Christian discipleship on school and college campus in both males and females.
OUR MISSION
By providing access to pre and post natal care, by providing support that encourages such young women to remain in or return to education where feasible, by providing access to training and childcare.
At the core of the ministry is what we term “Godly Identity". This is teaching to make people aware of who they really are in Christ. It encompasses topics such as “Identity in Christ", "Integrity of God’s word", “God’s kind of love” and “The Power of Godly Relationships”.
OUR CORE VALUES
Inspire Hope
Save Lives
Develop Godly Self-image
Respect for Privacy and Preserve Confidentiality of Service Users
Work with Integrity
TRUSTEES
Yetunde Okurounmu
CEO & Trustee
Yetunde has worked in the transport industry for over 20 years.
She holds an MSC in Transport Planning and is a graduate of Charis Bible College.
Comfort Adebukola Ogunbowale
Trustee
Comfort is an entrepreneur with particular interest in real estate and naturopathy.
She is also an experienced Nurse and Midwife.
Catherine Adeyemi Eluwa
Trustee
Catherine is a dedicated mother of 2, a seasoned entrepreneur who is passionate about enabling women and young people realise and fulfil their potential.
Olufunke Olaniyan
Trustee
Funke trained as a Dental Surgeon and has a Masters in Public Health.
She is an entrepreneur, a marriage counsellor and a mentor to teenagers.
Olawunmi Odunaiya
Trustee
Olawunmi is an accomplished business owner with an impressive track record in running and managing small businesses.
She is also a seasoned property manager and developer.
OUR TEAM
Yetunde
CEO & Founder
I have been privileged to lead an amazing group of creative individuals in setting up Hannah’s Sanctuary.
As a team, we look forward to savings lives, inspiring hope and building godly identity.
I love cooking, travelling, eating out and generally having a nice time out with friends.
Julita
Finance
I am originally from Poland but have lived in the UK since 2007.
Yetunde and I work closely together on the financial aspects of Hannah’s Sanctuary. My professional background is in banking.
In my free time I like to spend as much time outdoors as possible - cycling, hiking, park walks.
Sacha
Operations
I am the senior partner of https://WhitestoneSurgery.org/.
Through http://www.ArdenPrimaryCare.co.uk I am involved in initiatives to help alleviate health inequalities in developed and developing countries. I have a personal interest in training health professionals and providing strategic operational advice to the team.
Deborah
Operations
I am graduate of the Federal College of Education, Abeokuta.
I have been responsible for setting up operations in Nigeria
Elaine
Operations
I hold a DipHE in Adult Nursing. Currently working as a Community Practice Nurse. I also holds an NNEB Diploma in Nursery Nursing ( children).
My role in working on Hannah sanctuary project within Charis Bible College is in the area of Operations.
Noah
Marketing
I have worked in Media and Tech for over six years, designed multiple websites and marketing materials.
I also am a Third Year Charis Bible College Graduate.
I am also the Production & Media Manager for Manna Ministries UK.