I grew up in Ovwian, Delta State, with a simple dream—to become a barber and make an honest living. Learning the skill was not my biggest challenge; paying for my apprenticeship was. There came a time when my mother could no longer afford the fees, and I felt stuck.

To survive and continue learning, I went to the waterside where wood makers work, gathering sawdust every day just to sell and raise money. With tired hands and a heavy heart, I did this repeatedly. I spent years in apprenticeship, mastered the skill, yet I had no money for my freedom. I had the talent, but no tools, no support, and no way forward. Many times, I wondered if my efforts would ever pay off.

Then in August, God remembered me through Arrow Speed Empowerment Foundation (ASEF). They met me, interviewed me, and listened to my story—even when I felt I was not worthy of the help they were offering. ASEF promised to empower me with barbing kits, and encouraged me that if I remained consistent and hardworking with what I was given, they would support me further with a generator to help establish my business.

On 21st December 2025, during the inauguration of the foundation, part of those promises became my reality. Some of the tools I needed were placed in my hands. That day marked a turning point in my life. I did not just receive items—I received hope and a future.

Today, I see this empowerment as a call to serve my community. I am determined to make my salon price-friendly, so others can be helped through me, just as I was helped.

I am deeply grateful. God bless Arrow Speed Empowerment Foundation.

Out in the mission fields are men and women whose lives are poured out daily for the gospel. Some sleep in unsafe places, others trek long distances under the sun and rain just to reach one soul. Many preach with empty stomachs, wear worn-out clothes, and watch their children stay home because school fees are a struggle. Beyond persecution and rejection, they face hunger, sickness, isolation, and nights filled with silent tears—yet they refuse to stop proclaiming Christ.

This Christmas, Arrow Speed Empowerment Foundation (ASEF) became God’s hands to these faithful servants. ASEF supported five missionaries in the field, blessing each of them with ₦100,000. The moment the support reached them, joy broke out—tears of gratitude, prayers of thanksgiving, and songs of praise filled their hearts. For some, it meant food on the table, for others school fees paid, medical care sorted, and renewed strength to continue the work of the gospel.

We pray for ASEF: May the Lord who said “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news” continue to strengthen you. May God supply every resource, enlarge your borders, and reward this obedience with increase, favor, and impact. As you fulfill the Lord’s demand to reach those laboring in the field, may heaven continually back you.

To everyone reading this—be part of what God is doing. Stand with ASEF as we plan to adopt mission fields and send out more missionaries. Your support can be the answer to a prayer whispered in a remote village. Together, we can keep the gospel moving, one life and one field at a time.

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I have spent many years of my life toiling as a market food seller—long before my husband passed away over two decades ago. When he died, life became heavier. I became both father and mother, provider and comforter, carrying the burden of my children and now my grandchildren alone.

As a widow and food seller, my days were filled with early mornings and late nights—cooking, hawking, standing on my feet for hours, enduring heat, hunger, and insults from customers who wanted to buy on credit. There were days profit could not even replace what I sold. Yet, in all of this, I kept trusting God, faithfully believing Him for a transformation.

Before the inauguration of Arrow Speed Empowerment Foundation (ASEF), one of their representatives called me. But the market was noisy, and I couldn’t hear clearly. Later that day, after closing from church and while carrying one of my grandchildren who was not feeling fine, I received another call. I heard clearly this time: “Mama, there is a group that wants to finance your business o.”

I was shocked—completely dumbfounded. I rushed home, got myself ready, and brought a family member along. When I arrived, to my greatest surprise, I was handed a cheque of ₦200,000. I couldn’t hold back my tears. I honestly cannot remember the last time anyone gave me something this big.

In that moment, I knew God had remembered me. Thank You, Lord. Thank You, Jesus. Thank You for using ASEF.

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My name is Mrs. Rose, a widow from Ovwian community. Life threw a lot of hardship at me, but I kept pushing on—because giving up was never an option when children and grandchildren were watching me for hope.

I am popularly known as “Mama Fish” in Ovwian because I sell fish for a living. But the name came with pain. In the fish business, especially as a woman, I stood for long hours under the scorching sun and cold mornings, carrying heavy basins, bargaining just to survive, often returning home with aching bones and little profit—yet I still had mouths to feed and school fees to think about.

There were days I cried quietly, asking God how long I would continue like this. But I held on, believing that help would come.

Then Arrow Speed Empowerment Foundation (ASEF) came into my life. They listened to my story, saw my struggle, and chose to stand with me. On the day of their inauguration, they surprised me with a cheque of ₦200,000 to support my fish business.

Today, I can restock my fish properly, sell in larger quantities, make better profit, and grow my business with dignity. My hope has been renewed, and my future looks brighter.

May God bless ASEF for remembering widows like me.

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My name is Mrs. Deborah Nwaiku, and this is my testimony. I am a baker, known for making chin chin and peanut. For years, the joy of my work came with silent pain. Manually rolling groundnut for peanut production was exhausting and time-consuming.

Through it all, my husband stood by me. Night after night, he stayed awake, helping me roll groundnuts so we could meet customers’ demands. What we lacked in machines, we tried to cover with sacrifice and love—but it was not easy.

Then hope came knocking. A charity organization under Arrow of Redemption Ministries, Arrow Speed Empowerment Foundation (ASEF), came and interviewed me. They asked a simple but powerful question: “What is your most important need right now?” Without hesitation, I told them about my struggle and my dream—to own a peanut-making machine.

Months passed. Silence followed. My hope began to fade, and I quietly accepted that it might never happen.

But on 21st November 2025, during the inauguration of the ASEF program, my waiting ended. Right before my eyes, my hope came alive. I was blessed with a big-sized electrical, automatic peanut-making machine.

ASEF kept their word. They honoured me with the greatest Christmas gift I have ever received.

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God remembered me through Arrow Speed Empowerment Foundation (ASEF). I received hope, support, and the tools to move forward. Thank you ASEF.