By Sani Idris

As the festive season approached, the _Glovis Entrepreneurial and Leadership Development Foundation (GELD Foundation) has began preparations for its annual Widows Smile Program.

This year's event aimed to put smiles on the faces of 700 widows and senior citizens across 12 states in Nigeria.

The foundation's team worked tirelessly to ensure that every detail was in place for a successful program. From food items to cash gifts, every aspect was carefully considered to bring joy to the beneficiaries.

Last year's program had been a huge success, with 530 beneficiaries and their families receiving support in 10 states. This year, the foundation aimed to expand its reach and impact even more lives.

The Widows Smile Program was the brainchild of _GELD Foundation's_ founder, Mr. Kayode Akinade. His vision was to provide support and empowerment to widows and senior citizens, helping them to overcome the challenges they faced.

As part of the program, the foundation would distribute raw food materials, Christmas cards, and cash gifts to the beneficiaries. This would not only provide them with essential items but also bring some festive cheer into their lives.

The program was designed to be more than just a one-off event. The foundation aimed to capture data on the beneficiaries, including their business ventures, home locations, physical well-being, and educational background.

This data would be used to provide ongoing support to the beneficiaries, helping them to develop their entrepreneurial skills and achieve financial independence.

For many of the beneficiaries, the Widows Smile Program was a lifeline. It provided them with the support and resources they needed to overcome the challenges they faced.

One of the beneficiaries, a young widow named Mrs. Johnson, had lost her husband just a few months ago. She was struggling to make ends meet and provide for her two young children.

The Widows Smile Program had brought a ray of hope into Mrs. Johnson's life. She had received food items, cash gifts, and even a Christmas card, which had brought a smile to her face.

As the program came to a close, the beneficiaries gathered to express their gratitude to the _GELD Foundation_ and its partners. They praised the foundation's commitment to empowering widows and senior citizens.

The _GELD Foundation_ was committed to alleviating poverty and enhancing the standard of living of women, youths, and widows. Its programs were designed to provide business management and entrepreneurship training, financial empowerment, and support.

Over the years, the foundation had developed several social and humanitarian projects that had impacted the lives of countless individuals and families.

As the festive season drew to a close, the _GELD Foundation_ reflected on the success of its Widows Smile Program. It had brought joy and support to 700 widows and senior citizens across 12 states.

The foundation's team was already looking forward to next year's program, eager to continue making a positive impact in the lives of those who needed it most.

The _GELD Foundation_ was grateful for the support of its partners and stakeholders, who had made the Widows Smile Program possible.

As the foundation looked to the future, it remained committed to its mission of empowering widows, senior citizens, and other vulnerable groups.

The _GELD Foundation's_ Widows Smile Program was a shining example of the impact that could be made when individuals and organizations came together to support those in need.

As the beneficiaries of the program looked to the future, they did so with hope and gratitude in their hearts.