On the 1st of August, 2020, the Spiritan Self Awareness Initiative extended its medical services to another remote village in Alike Obowu, Imo State, Southern Nigeria.
The Villagers in this community and surrounding villages previously have no access to medical facilities and have to travel more than 10 km to the nearest hospital.
Currently, the hospital treats an average of 50 patients a day and have treated more than 12, 925 patents since inception.
Some of the services the hospitals offers include:
- Maternity and Child Health
- Pediatric Services
- Medical and Surgical Procedures
Aruike Specialty Hospital Alike Obowu, Imo state
"People start to heal immediately they feel loved"
Our Partners in Service
The work of the Spiritan Self Awareness Initiative (SSAI) and Joy Village is made possible through the sustained commitment of the following core funders. Their long-term support enables the delivery of free education, healthcare, nutrition, and social care services across our communities
A principal mission partner providing sustained support for Joy Village’s integrated programs across education, healthcare, and social care.
A major funder supporting Joy Village’s free healthcare, education, and humanitarian services.
A long-term partner supporting child welfare, education, and community-based care initiatives.
A committed youth service group providing sustained support for Joy Village’s integrated education, healthcare, and social care programs.
A key funding partner supporting healthcare, nutrition, and social impact programs at Joy Village.
Donor of hospital equipment and medical consumables, contributing significantly to the effective operation of Aruike (ASH) Hospital.
Joy Village is further strengthened by the generosity of individual donors, volunteer groups, and community supporters from across the world who contribute through financial, material, and in-kind donations, advocacy, and service.
We gratefully acknowledge support received from donors and partners in Canada, Germany, Croatia (Centar Ljubav I Mi), the United Kingdom (Human Values Foundation), Greece, and Nigeria. Their collective support plays an important role in sustaining our programs and extending our reach to vulnerable populations.
We remain deeply grateful to all our funders, partners, and supporters for their trust, generosity, and shared commitment to service. Together, we continue to bring hope, dignity, and lasting impact to the communities we serve.
