Leah Sharibu taken captive by terrorists
at age 14.
Leah Sharibu Remains a hostage of Boko haram.
When her village was attacked on February 19th, 2018, Leah Sharibu, along with 109 classmates, was captured by terrorists. Leah was the only girl who was not released, because of her refusal to renounce her Christian faith.
Upcoming
Events
"Happy Birthday Leah Sharibu
May 14, 2024 - 21 Years OId
6 Years Captive "
Seasons of Change as Leah Sharibu
Marks Another Birthday in Captivity
.May 14th we remember Leah's birthday ... as she turns 21 years old. February 19, 2018, Leah Sharibu was taken as a slave by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists and she has remained in captivity for over 6 years. #FreeLeah
Sew Freedom: Nigerian Women Lead the Way – IRF/FoRB Summit
May 22, 2024
This multi-faith summit will promote religious freedom and security for all Nigerians. We recognize that women must advocate for religious freedom and security in order to advance peaceful co-existence in Nigeria’s multi-faith society:
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Promote peaceful co-existence through religious tolerance.
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Rebuild trust and relaXonships.
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Share pracXcal ways to collaborate and Sew Freedom.
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Inter-faith networking emanaXng from the grassroots.
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Promote advocacy for religious freedom and reduce insecurity.
WHO WE ARE
The LEAH Foundation is the only official organization sanctioned by Leah's parents to receive support and donations in Leah's name.
We want to bring freedom and empowerment to Leah - and other women and girls like her.
You can help us.
OUR MISSION
Promote
advocacy and pressure for Leah's release -and other girls in similar situations.
Prayer
for Leah and other similar girls, for their release.
Provide
for girls and women who have been affected by attacks or are in a form of captivity
What kinds of captivity are girls in today?
Apart from being in physical captivity like Leah and others, many girls are held in emotional, sexual, and religious captivity in Nigeria and around the world.
Some girls are afraid to go to school because of the threat of an attack.
Some women are left vulnerable after their husbands have been killed in an attack.