At Krysalis Foundation, we believe that education is the key to unlocking a child’s potential. This belief came to life in an unforgettable way through our last concluded Spell A Bright Future Competition, an event that showcased the intelligence, confidence, and determination of children from different orphanage homes in FCT Nigeria.

This competition wasn’t just about spelling; it was about empowering dreams, building confidence, and proving that every child, regardless of background deserves the opportunity to shine.

A Journey of Growth and Excellence

The competition which has a junior and a senior category began with preliminary rounds at individual orphanage homes, where children studied tirelessly and competed for a spot in the finals. The grand finale, held at GRAF hall Wuse 2 brought together 43 finalists, their caregivers, cheerleaders and an excited audience eager to witness the brilliance of these young minds.

The finalists faced off in intense rounds, spelling challenging words across different difficulty levels. Some moments had the audience holding their breath as contestants navigated tiebreakers, proving not only their spelling prowess but also their resilience and composure under pressure.

Meet Our Champions

After an intense and exciting competition, we crowned our winners:

Senior Category

First Place – Kingsley Favour from Living seed Children’s Home

• Prize: ₦500,000 cash prize + educational materials + certificate

Second Place – Ezeh Micheal from Markada Children’s Home

• Prize: ₦300,000 cash prize + educational materials + certificate

Third Place – Marvelous Denis from Treasure Orphanage Foundation

• Prize: ₦200,000 cash prize + certificate

Junior Category

First Place – Jaybee Ben from Facado Children’s Home

• Prize: ₦300,000 cash prize + educational materials + certificate

Second Place – Precious Alexander from Christ Treasure Royal Orphanage

• Prize: ₦150,000 cash prize + educational materials + certificate

Third Place – Samuel Eze from Markada Children’s Home

• Prize: ₦100,000 cash prize + certificate

In addition to these top six winners, all finalists received certificates of participation and consolation prizes, ensuring that every child walked away with something to encourage their learning journey.

Beyond the Prizes: A Brighter Future

For many of these children, this was their first time competing on such a stage. Their courage to stand before an audience, spell complex words, and showcase their intelligence was truly inspiring. This competition wasn’t just about spelling, it was about building self-confidence, encouraging critical thinking, and showing these children that their dreams are valid and achievable.

A Heartfelt Thank You

This event would not have been possible without the support of our partners and donors, Mega Luxury Smart Homes, Diamond Leeds Limited, Ice Target Global Ltd, Telic Nigeria Limited, Igu Solar, Purfatech Global, DCSR Whiz. Special appreciation to the organizing team members Kevin Eze, Ifeoma Okonkwo, Yvonne Kennedy, Chiaginam Chukwudi, Chidimma Ezelioha and our founder Ginika Ilona. Also to our volunteers and other participating parties, we extend our unending gratitude. Your contributions whether in time, resources, or financial support made a lasting impact on these children’s lives.

What’s Next?

The Spell A Bright Future Competition is just the beginning. At Krysalis Foundation, we are committed to creating more opportunities that empower children through education, skills development, and mentorship. If this event taught us anything, it’s that with the right support, every child has the potential to excel.

We invite you to continue this journey with us whether by volunteering, donating, or partnering with us. Let’s keep spelling a bright future for these children!

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