Summary of Reported MMOV Activities for Year 2025
Happy New Year MMOV and supporters, here is a comprehensive summary of various reports of activities carried out in the year 2025 as published on the news site.
December 2025:
Mighty Men of Valor extended warm Christmas greetings to their brothers, families, friends, and supporters worldwide, celebrating the Yuletide season with reflections on the timeless story of divine love and courage that inspires their fellowship. They highlighted a year filled with shared faith, service, and camaraderie that has strengthened their community, while wishing for homes to be filled with deep joy through sacred moments, festive laughter, and cherished traditions. The message encouraged everyone to embody the spirit of giving by extending peace and generosity to others, and to enter the new year with resolutions for greater valor, stronger compassion, and deeper faith, concluding with blessings for peace and joy from God.
In a project update, Mighty Men of Valor announced the fulfillment of key promises to Kersey Children’s Home, an orphanage in Ogbomoso, Nigeria, following an initial assessment during a June 2025 visit by Pastor Manny Newton and his sons. The interventions included professional repairs to the kitchen refrigerator and generator for reliable food preservation and power, as well as an upgrade to the kitchen with durable concrete structures, tiled walls, and floors for improved hygiene—exceeding the original plan. While the repainting of five rooms remains pending, the completed work has transformed living conditions, enhancing safety, health, and joy for the children and staff. The update attributed the success to faithful giving and united efforts, with documentation including before-and-after footage and a gratitude video from the orphanage.
October 2025:
Mighty Men of Valor partnered with Glorious Team Welfare Ministry to deliver vocational training and missionary support in rural communities around Ibadan, Nigeria, equipping 10 individuals with entrepreneurial skills: five in domestic products production (receiving startup tools for items like soap and disinfectants), two in hair dressing (with hair dryers and accessories), and three in catering (with compact ovens). They also honored 15 village missionaries with certificates at a conference, distributed nutritional wheat sachets to 167 attendees, and provided meals for 175 people, emphasizing holistic development through skill-building, spiritual encouragement, and material aid to foster self-sufficiency and community impact.
The Pittsburgh chapter of Mighty Men of Valor celebrated Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day with heartfelt congratulations to the Nigerian people, honoring their sacrifices, strength, cultural richness, diversity, and promise as a beacon of hope in Africa. The message reflected on past triumphs and future opportunities, calling for renewed commitment to justice, unity, and uplifting one another, while expressing solidarity from Pittsburgh.
September 2025:
Mighty Men of Valor wished workers a Happy Labor Day on September 1, 2025, saluting the dedication and resilience of laborers across sectors—from factory workers and teachers to truck drivers—who embody valor through their contributions to society. The organization reflected on the dignity of work, encouraged pride in one’s craft and rest during the holiday, and drew from biblical inspiration (Judges 6:12) to celebrate unsung heroes whose efforts shape a better future, aligning with their motto of impacting the least of these to change the world.
August 2025:
Beneficiaries of Mighty Men of Valor’s February 2025 financial assistance efforts in Nigeria expressed profound gratitude for support provided to five university undergraduates (with six-month stipends totaling 510,000 NGN for students facing hardships like single parenthood or orphan status) and 50 primary/secondary pupils (with a five-week meal program costing 525,000 NGN, including daily meals and water supplies). Partnering with Seedtime Foundation in Lagos, the initiative empowered vulnerable individuals through education and nutrition, with recipients describing it as life-changing acts of love that brought hope and relief.
Mighty Men of Valor donated a grass mower to the School for the Blind in Ogbomoso, Nigeria, addressing a 20-year maintenance challenge that posed safety and health risks due to overgrown grounds. This followed prior support in June 2025 with five HP laptops equipped with accessibility software, and included a test run by the principal, Mr. Taiwo Adeyinka, who expressed appreciation and prayers for the organization. The donation enhances the school’s environment for visually impaired students, demonstrating MMOV’s ongoing commitment to critical infrastructure and empowerment needs.
July 2025:
The article explored the surprising personal benefits of kindness and giving, noting that altruistic acts trigger “feel-good” chemicals like dopamine, oxytocin, and serotonin, leading to reduced stress, lower blood pressure, stronger social connections, increased life satisfaction, and even longer lifespans. It highlighted the “helper’s high” euphoria, the ripple effect inspiring others, and practical ways to incorporate kindness, such as volunteering or small gestures, to nurture personal well-being and build compassionate communities.
Mighty Men of Valor celebrated U.S. Independence Day with a heart for service, honoring freedom, faith, and compassion while reflecting on their mission to strengthen men through biblical discipleship and provide aid, education, and spiritual support to vulnerable populations in Africa. They prayed for unity, gratitude, and continued service to “the least of these” (Matthew 25:40), quoting 1 John 3:18 to emphasize action over words in love.
June 2025:
Beneficiaries expressed gratitude for Mighty Men of Valor’s financial aid in Nigeria, including six-month stipends totaling 510,000 NGN for five university undergraduates facing challenges like orphanhood or single parenthood, and a five-week meal program costing 525,000 NGN for 50 primary/secondary pupils, partnered with Seedtime Foundation in Lagos. The support was described as transformative, providing hope, relief, and nourishment while aligning with MMOV’s mission to serve the vulnerable and foster a brighter future.
Pastor Manny Newton, accompanied by his two sons, revisited Kersey Children’s Home in Ogbomoso, Nigeria, identifying urgent needs such as repainting five rooms, repairing the kitchen refrigerator and generator, and upgrading the damaged wooden kitchen counter for better hygiene and safety. This built on prior donations of food, medical care, and supplies, emphasizing faith-driven support for one of West Africa’s oldest orphanages caring for vulnerable children.
On May 29, Mighty Men of Valor visited the Blind Centre (Oyo State Special Basic School Centre for the Blind) in Ogbomoso, Nigeria, donating sanitary items (toothbrushes and toothpastes from Dr. Barry Bartusiak), 100,000 naira, and five large-screen HP laptops. Received by school staff, the visit included a tour and pledges for future partnerships, with the president emphasizing stewardship of God’s resources to aid the vulnerable.
May 2025:
Mighty Men of Valor provided financial support to widows in Africa through a N1,920,000 donation to Mercy Widows Empowerment Ministry in Ile-Ife, Nigeria, offering soft grants to 26 widows for business startup or expansion in trades like foodstuffs, sewing, and poultry. The two-day program (May 19-20) included seminars on economic and spiritual empowerment, altar calls, interviews, and distributions of food items, with a monitoring team established to ensure progress.
The general meeting of Mighty Men of Valor in Pittsburgh was held successfully on May 10, 2025, where members gathered with renewed purpose, rededicating themselves to the organization’s mission of impacting the least of these, assisting mankind, and serving the needy through compassion and service, as captured in a photostory.
Mighty Men of Valor participated in the annual Pittsburgh Marathon on May 4, 2025, represented by members including Bro Segun, Pastor Manny, and Emmanuel George, in an event drawing thousands of runners, walkers, and spectators to promote fitness and community engagement.
The article discussed the science behind the health benefits of giving, explaining how acts of kindness release serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin for mood enhancement, stress reduction, lower blood pressure, stronger immunity, and increased lifespan, creating a “helper’s high” and encouraging generosity as a simple way to boost personal well-being.
Mighty Men of Valor greeted workers on International May Day 2025, extending sincere wishes to laborers worldwide, particularly in Nigeria where the theme addressed economic hardships, celebrating their economic contributions without specifying further activities.
The article highlighted how helping others boosts happiness, reducing stress, depression, and blood pressure while increasing life satisfaction and longevity through endorphin release and a “helper’s high,” with small gestures like listening or volunteering creating ripple effects of compassion and stronger communities.
April 2025:
Mighty Men of Valor shared Easter greetings, wishing members, donors, and beneficiaries renewed hope, strength, faith, purpose, and vitality inspired by Christ’s resurrection, with His love guiding and blessing all.
Mighty Men of Valor partnered with Kersey Children’s Home in Ogbomoso, Nigeria, to renovate the facility by retiling floors from April 3-7, 2025, bringing joy, comfort, and a safer environment to the children and staff of this historic orphanage founded in 1926, demonstrating faith-driven community impact.
MMOV reported on the 2024 donation of new school uniforms to pupils from low-income families at St. Charles Primary School in Gunjur, The Gambia, sewn and distributed by MMOV to ease financial burdens, boost confidence, and improve academic performance, following a 2023 shoe donation at the same school.
Mighty Men of Valor in partnership with some associates ensured that People United to Help the Needy (PUTHN) was successfully registered with the Nigeria Corporate Affairs Commission.
Mighty Men of Valor issued a call for donors to provide a Braille learning device (Everest-D V5 embosser) and other resources like used Braille materials or volunteer expertise to the School for the Blind in Ogbomoso, Nigeria, emphasizing that contributions bring hope and enhance education for visually impaired students.
A report summarized Mighty Men of Valor’s 2024 end-of-year activities in West Africa, including food and cash distributions (e.g., rice, oils, 5,000 naira tokens) to rural communities, orphanages, widows, disabled persons, and missionaries in The Gambia, Benin City, and Ibadan from December 12-31, amid economic challenges, with recipients expressing joy, prayers, and songs of thanks for the hope and community support provided.
Compiled by Henry Omoregie
