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For example, for the community center we plan to raise 40,000 dollars and pay for the place for ve years upfront. At this point as I am talking to you, where we are at raising that money is zero dollars but before the end of August we will open that center. It's just that mindset we have collectively that there is absolutely nothing that will stop us, we will get the job done, it's just a matter of life and death. I dare say we save more lives than the Nigerian Police Force because for every child we take off the street that is one less person you have to bother about, one less person that will steal from you in years to come. Apart from that fact that is one less person that will cause "mayhem", that is one more person you can run to that will offer you a service. Question: So far, have you or your organization had international recognition?* I know you travel a lot so have you been recognized internationally for this excellent work you do? Response: On paper, probably the work we have done should have reached 50,000 million people and that is because we have been covered by strategic news media. I am hoping that the exposure will translate into more of these kids getting transformed. Facebook // James Okina Twitter // @jamesokina 17