The Mary Slessor Foundation
Committed to improving the lives of those in Akpap Okoyong, Nigeria
Who was Mary Slessor?
Mary Slessor was a Scottish mill girl who, in the mid 1800's went to Calabar, Nigeria. She lived with the tribes, putting to an end to some barbaric practices, such as the killing of twins and adopted many Nigerian children (particularly twins) who had been left to die.click image to read more...
Medical Centre
The Mary Slessor Foundation has established a Medical Facility to target preventable illness and death as, the few existing medical services are often beyond the financial and geographical reach of the people of the area.click image to read more...
Skill Centre
The Mary Slessor Foundation have set up a Skill Centre to give the locals the chance of employment.click image to read more...
Agriculture
The Mary Slessor Foundation has provided machinery so the locals can sell quality Palm Oil and produce Garri (a staple food of West Africa).click image to read more...
News Blog
Find out the latest news and eventsclick image to read more...
About the Foundation
The Mary Slessor Foundation was set up in 2002 by Dr Lawrie Mitchell and his wife. Realising that they could not hope to deal with the problems of the whole of Nigeria, they have focused their efforts in Akpap Okoyong.click image to read more...
Support us
The Mary Slessor Foundation relies solely on donations and the work of volunteers. By giving as little as £10 we know that we can start work, and almost immediately make a positive impact on the lives of may thousands in this area of Nigeria.click image to read more...
Kids Zone
Aged 5-11?Visit our Kids Zone for fun times!
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Clean Water
The Mary Slessor Foundation has provided a source of clean water in the village to reduce, the risk of contamination from water-born diseases.click image to read more...