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About Us
History
Introduction
Widows Meal Foundation is a faith-based nonprofit organization established on October 31, 2020 by Min. Emmanuel N Osadebay Jr, with a heartfelt mission to serve and uplift widows in the Clara Town and Lakpa zee communities of Liberia. Guided by Christian principles and a passion for compassion, the Foundation focuses on providing nutritious meals, spiritual support, and holistic care to some of the most vulnerable members of these communities. This document outlines the fundamental elements of the Widows Meal Foundation – its Mission, Vision, Core Values, Pillars, and Organizational Structure – reflecting an unwavering commitment to service, faith, and global standards of excellence.
Our Mission Statement
Empowering Widows, Transforming Lives Together
Our mission is to demonstrate God’s love by nourishing both the body and spirit of widows in need. We provide regular meals, emotional support, and spiritual encouragement to widows in Clara Town and Lakpazee. By addressing immediate needs and fostering hope through faith-based community care, the Widows Meal Foundation seeks to ensure that no widow in our reach goes hungry, feels abandoned, or lacks the comfort of a caring community.
Our vision
Inspire growth and Establish Community.
Our vision is to see every widow in the communities we serve living a life of dignity, hope, and fulfillment. We envision a future where widows in Clara Town, Lakpazee, and beyond are nourished in body and spirit, uplifted by a supportive community, and empowered to thrive despite life’s challenges. The Widows Meal Foundation strives to cultivate a model community in Liberia where the elderly and widowed are cherished, self-sufficient, and integral members of society, their contributions valued and their needs met by compassionate neighbors acting in faith and unity.
Our Core Values
Our Core Values are the guiding principles that define the culture and standards of the Widows Meal Foundation. We hold ourselves accountable to these values in every decision, program, and interaction, ensuring our work remains true to our faith-based mission and worthy of the trust of those we serve and those who support us. Our core values include:
FAITH & DEPENDENCE ON GOD
We are anchored in Christian faith, prayerfully seeking God’s guidance in all we do. Our work is founded on the belief that caring for widows fulfills a divine calling (James 1:27) and that through God’s provision, we can bring hope and healing to those in need. We depend on His grace for direction, strength, and purpose.
COMPASSION & LOVE
We show Christ-like compassion to every widow we encounter. Empathy, kindness, and unconditional love guide our service. We strive to ease the burdens of widows by listening to their needs and responding with genuine care and mercy. Every meal and visit is delivered with a smile, warmth, and respect for each woman’s story.
RESPECT & DIGNITY
We believe every widow deserves to be treated with utmost respect and honor. The Widows Meal Foundation is committed to upholding the dignity of those we serve, recognizing their worth as individuals made in the image of God. We listen to them, value their experiences, and ensure our assistance strengthens rather than diminishes their sense of self-worth.
INTEGRITY & ACCOUNTABILITY
Trustworthiness is central to our ministry. We manage all resources—food supplies, donations, and time—with transparency and stewardship. Upholding the highest ethical standards, we remain accountable to our beneficiaries, donors, and community leaders. Integrity means we do what we say, honor our commitments, and remain faithful stewards even when no one is watching.
COMMUNITY & COLLABORATION
We foster a spirit of community by working hand-in-hand with local churches, volunteers, and the widows’ own families and neighbors. We value partnerships and teamwork, understanding that our mission thrives when the whole community takes part. Through collaboration, we build a support network around each widow, creating an environment of belonging, shared faith, and mutual support.
EMPOWERMENT & HOPE
Beyond providing immediate relief, we aim to empower widows to improve their long-term well-being. We encourage personal growth, whether through skills training, small livelihood projects, or educational workshops, so that widows can gain confidence and self-reliance. By instilling hope and affirming that each widow still has a purpose and a future, we help transform lives from vulnerability to vitality.
We Touch Lives, We Reach Hearts.
Our Pillars
The Widows Meal Foundation’s work is built upon several key pillars that translate our mission and values into action. These pillars represent the main strategies and program areas through which we serve widows and uphold our faith-based commitment. Each pillar is crucial to achieving our mission and is pursued with professionalism and heartfelt dedication:
Spiritual Support & Guidance
“Faith in Action” is the cornerstone of our foundation. We provide spiritual care to the widows by praying with them, sharing encouraging Scripture, and offering fellowship through regular home visits and community gatherings. By tending to spiritual needs, we help widows draw strength from faith, find solace in God’s promises, and know that they are loved by Him and by their community. This pillar ensures that our outreach is not only physical but also nurtures the soul, aligning with our belief that true care is holistic.
Nutritional Assistance (Meals Program)
The heart of our work is the Widows’ Meal Program, which provides nutritious food to widows who might otherwise go hungry. We organize consistent meal distributions and food parcel deliveries in Clara Town and Lakpazee, focusing on those who are elderly, infirm, or without family support. Each meal is prepared and delivered with love, meeting immediate hunger needs and improving the health and well-being of the widows. Through this pillar, we address physical nourishment, ensuring that every widow in our care has access to daily sustenance and the comfort of a warm meal shared in love.
Emotional & Social Support
We recognize that widows often face loneliness, grief, and social isolation. To combat this, the Foundation creates supportive social spaces and activities. We host monthly “Widows’ Fellowship” gatherings, where widows come together for a shared meal, conversation, worship, and peer support. We also provide counseling or simply a listening ear through our volunteers and staff. By building friendships and community around widows, we help restore their sense of belonging and purpose. This pillar strengthens emotional health and creates a sisterhood of support among women who understand each other’s struggles and joys.
Empowerment & Capacity Building
While immediate aid is vital, we also strive to empower widows for the future. This pillar involves helping widows develop skills and access opportunities to improve their livelihoods. We organize basic skills-training workshops, such as tailoring, basket-weaving, or small trade management, in partnership with local experts and churches. We also explore micro-grants or vocational support for widows who are able to start small businesses or income-generating activities. By investing in their abilities and confidence, the Foundation helps widows regain economic independence and a sense of achievement. This empowerment-focused pillar enables a transition from reliance on aid to self-sufficiency where possible, thereby breaking cycles of poverty and dependence.
Community Outreach & Advocacy
The Widows Meal Foundation actively engages the broader community to raise awareness and advocate for the welfare of widows. We collaborate with community leaders, church congregations, and local authorities to ensure widows’ needs are recognized and addressed beyond our programs. This includes advocating for their inclusion in community events, connecting them with healthcare services, or assisting them in accessing any governmental support available. Through outreach, we encourage the next generation and the community at large to honor and care for widows. By being a voice for widows, we aim to influence positive societal attitudes and policies so that caring for widows becomes a shared responsibility rooted in local culture and faith.
These five pillars work in harmony to fulfill the Foundation’s purpose. From spiritual care to physical nourishment, from personal empowerment to community advocacy, each pillar reinforces the others. Together, they create a comprehensive approach to ministry that addresses the multifaceted needs of widows, ensuring our support is compassionate, relevant, and transformative.
Our team is working everyday to build a better world & help empower widows
Board Members
Minister Emmanuel N.Osadebay
Founder
Emmanuel N. Osadebay is a visionary, a transformational leader, a kingdom ambassador, and an advocate for the vulnerable. He is the Founder of the Widows Meal Foundation, a compassionate outreach movement dedicated to providing hope, food support, empowerment initiatives, and dignified assistance to widows — restoring value to those who are often overlooked by society. His mandate is rooted in biblical Kingdom compassion, practical love, and a divine conviction to touch lives, strengthen broken vessels, and represent the heart of Jesus to those in need. Emmanuel also serves as the Chief Executive Officer of My Gift My Voice Innovations — a creative, ministry–driven initiative focused on music expression, worship development, creative ministry empowerment, and Christian innovation. Through this platform, he develops tools, resources, and expressions that inspire worshipers to function with grace, excellence, distinction, and boldness. He is the Founder of Worshiper With Distinction Music Ministry, designed to raise spiritually sensitive worshipers who minister with purity, revelation, and character. In ministry, Emmanuel functions as one of God’s privileged servants and ministers of worship music with Global Revival Missions, where he continues to serve in the atmosphere of revival, intercession, and kingdom awakening. Educational Background: Emmanuel’s academic journey reflects both discipline and dedication. He began his academic foundation at Calvary Baptist Elementary School, and continued his elementary junior and partial senior high training at Cathedral High School. He later completed his Senior High School education at Monrovia College Industrial Training Institute. He advanced to higher education at the University of Liberia, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology, and Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology and Chemistry. Family & Personal Life: Emmanuel is joyfully married to Mrs. Gonya Basse Jangaba Osadebay, who serves as a pillar of support and partnership in ministry and humanitarian service. Their union is blessed with three wonderful children, who continue to inspire Emmanuel’s passion, legacy focus, and generational ministry vision. Calling & Ministry Impact: Emmanuel’s passion is to uplift the broken and the forgotten, to bring encouragement to the discouraged, to raise worshipers who know God personally, to serve humanity as an expression of the Kingdom of God, and to demonstrate the love of Jesus through compassionate action. His life continues to reflect dedication, humility, worship excellence, and practical compassion — manifesting the heart of a true servant–leader.
Gonya Jangaba Osadebay
Co-Founder
Gonya Jangaba Osadebay is a visionary leader, humanitarian, and entrepreneur known for her passion for service, creativity, and empowerment. she has dedicated her life to uplifting others and transforming ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. She is the Co-Founder of the Widows Meal Foundation, a charitable organization committed to supporting widows and underprivileged families through food assistance, empowerment programs, and community outreach. Through this initiative, Gonya has touched countless lives, bringing hope, comfort, and dignity to those in need. Beyond her humanitarian work, Gonya is the Owner and Chief Executive Officer of Endless Celebration LLC, a distinguished decoration and event planning company renowned for its excellence, elegance, and attention to detail. Under her leadership, Endless Celebration has grown into a trusted name in the event industry, known for creating memorable occasions that reflect beauty, creativity, and purpose. Gonya’s life is anchored by her deep faith, strong family values, and commitment to excellence. She is happily married to her loving husband, Emmanuel N. Osadebay Jr, and together they are blessed with three wonderful children. Driven by compassion and purpose, Gonya continues to make remarkable contributions to both her community and the world of business — embodying grace, leadership, and service in every sphere of her life.
Dr. Bishop Clarence T.Paye
Liberian Representatives
Bishop Dr. Clarence T. Paye was born on March 29, 1966 in Bong County to the late Mr. & Mrs. Clarence T. Paye, Sr. He is a respected servant of God and is married to Rev. Heidy S. Paye, with whom he has been blessed with several children. Bishop Dr. Clarence T. Paye Jr. was saved and baptized in the Assemblies of God Church in 1982, under the guidance of his eminent Arch Bishop Dr. Isaac S. Winker Sr. His journey continued as he served under the leadership of Arch Bishop Dr. Isaac S. Winker Sr., and on July 26, 1998, Isaac Winker Global Ministry Inc. Dominion Christian Fellowship Center was established. Bishop Dr. Clarence T. Paye Jr. faithfully joined this movement and has served in the kingdom of God for over 25 years, holding various positions within the church. Currently, he serves as the National Overseer of Isaac Winker Global Ministries Inc. (Dominion Christian Fellowship Center), overseeing 40 pastors and more than 35 branches within Liberia and abroad. Additionally, he holds the esteemed position of Presiding Bishop of Dominion Christian Fellowship Center, Clara Town branch, Monrovia, Liberia. Bishop Dr. Clarence T. Paye Jr. is dedicated to mentoring and nurturing sons and daughters who have sensed the call of God upon their lives. He also serves as the second vice prelate to the Kingdom Reformation Alliance of Bishops and Apostles in the Republic of Liberia. With degrees in biblical studies, including B.TH, BA, B CE, and PhD (Hon.), Bishop Dr. Clarence T. Paye Jr. currently serves as the vice rector for administration at Zoe Life Theological College USA/Africa Liberia.
Apostle John P.Reggie
Liberian Representatives
Apostle. Dr. John P. Regie is a dynamic preacher. He is a Pastor, Evangelist, Teacher, Prophet and an Apostle of faith. He is also writer and Author, and a conference speaker. with a unique anointing of God upon his life. He is the very Son of the Restoration Apostle Prof. Johnson Suleman. Apostle Dr. John P. Regie is the President and founder of the Cathedral For All Nations Ministries Inc (CFANMI). Apostle. Dr. John P Regie was born on 2nd June 1973 into the Regie’s family. He is the only male son of Mr. Joseph and Mrs Grace Regie. He started his early education in 1980 -1986 in Adolor Primary School. Then enrolled into St Peters college 1987-1992. He holds a BSc in Computer Science from the Federal University of Technology Yola from 1993 -1996, and Diploma in Business Administration from (IPI) London (Accra Ghana Satelite Campus) 1998-2000 , NCSA Microsoft Satisfied United States (a six month Online Course ).January 15th 2009 – July 20th 2009. He holds a Masters and PhD in Systematic Theology in El-Tehilah Theological Institute Republic of South Africa. He also hold a Doctor of Divinity in systematic theology from St Michael university USA. Apostle Dr. John P Regie is the Country Director of The St. Michael Christian University Monrovia Liberia. National President of ACTS CHRISTIAN NETWORK LIBERIA . He is the Special Adviser to God Bless Africa Movement world wide. He is an Eminent Peace Ambassador. He is also involved in church planting, establishment and training centers. As a prolific writer, he has authored several books amongst which are "The Wisdom of Elders", "The Power of Leadership", "The Battle is in the Mind", "Goal Getter and Setter", " Who will Miss you when you are Gone", "Effective Strategies for Church Leadership", "Pastors Guides to ministry ", "Common Mistake’s Pastors Make in Ministry and Religious Politics , 12 Kinds of Pastors". Apostle . Dr. John P Regie is happily married to his dear wife Amb. Delphine Morris. Regie . who Holds a Master’s Degree from Coutighton University Graduate School. She is blessed together with Apostle .Dr. John P. Regie, with three children. And they both resides in Liberia, Monrovia ,