Wellcome to Emmanuel Terlyila Memorial Liberty Foundation.(ETMLF) At ETMLF , we stand firmly for the protection, dignity, and future of every child. Our mission is rooted in the belief that children are not only the heart of our communities, but the foundation of a just and thriving society. We recognize that safeguarding children requires a collective effort. This is why we actively promote collaboration with families, communities, institutions, and importantly, traditional rulers whose influence and leadership remain vital in shaping values and protecting the vulnerable at the grassroots level. In all we do, we are guided by a simple but powerful conviction: when the lives and rights of children are at stake, there can be no silent witness. We are committed to raising our voices, driving action, and ensuring that every child is seen, heard, and protected. As you explore our website, we invite you to join us in this shared responsibility—through partnership, advocacy, and support. Together, we can create safer environments and brighter futures for every child.
Emmanuel Teryila Memorial Liberty Foundation is incorporated with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC/IT/23627) with the aim of contributing to the improvement of lives and
livelihood of orphans, vulnerable children and young people with a believe that when the rights and lives of children are at stake, there can be no silent witness.
Emmanuel Teryila Memorial Liberty Foundation is also a registered member of Civil Society on HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (CISHAN), Youth Network on HIV/AIDS, Population and Development Activities (NYNETHA), Association of Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Nigeria (AONN), National Council of Child Rights Advocates of Nigeria (NACCRAN), Benue State Child Protection Network (CPN) and Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development and also registered with National Planning Commission.
EMMANUEL TERYILA MEMORIAL LIBERTY FOUNDATION envisons a society wherethe lives and rights of children especially the orphans and vulnerable are protected, respected and fulfilled.
To strengthen Vulnerable Children and young people with relevant skills and resources using best practises to improve their wellbeing.
To ensure that the less privileged are free from the prejudice of societal challenges including but not limited to ignorance, conflicts and disease.
While the pain these people experience can never be erased, it can be eased. Our collective compassioned efforts can enable their voices to be heard and their fundamental needs met. We must aim to ensure that their rights are protected, respected and fulfilled. So they can grow into a strong generation, with the ability to contribute to repairing the profound social and personal damage caused by poverty.
To provide holistic services to VC and their caregivers
To strengthen the capacity of families to protect and care for vulnerable children through economic strengthening activities
To advocate for and protect the right of children, youth and women by strengthening child protection systems.
To ensure access to clean water and improve environmental sanitation and hygiene through community oriented projects
To advocate for and educate on sexuality health education of children and youth through community based education using adolescent reproductive health (ARH) and STI’s/HIV and AIDS preventive strategy.
To enhance care and support for young people with special needs and their care givers to improve Access to Health, Education, Nutrition and Shelter.
To enhance self employment and sustainance of the less privileged by organizing vocational trainings.
To support with vocations skills and the startup kits to enable family support through older VC
Mobilization campaigns and awareness.
Advocacy and sensitization.
Community involvement, orientation and coherence.
Households’ involvement and service provisions.
Research and documentation.
Capacity building/training.
Networking and coalition building.
Focus group discussion.
EMMANUEL TERYILA MEMORIAL LIBERTY FOUNDATION holds on to Honesty, Transparency, Hard work and Love for the development of society
Carrying Forward a Living Legacy The Emmanuel Teryila Memorial Liberty Foundation was established in memory of a life defined not by its length, but by its depth of compassion and purpose. Emmanuel Teryila was on the path to becoming a priest, devoted to a calling rooted in faith, service, and love for humanity. Even before completing his priestly training, he distinguished himself by a rare and selfless commitment to charity—especially towards children and the most vulnerable. His life reflected a quiet but powerful conviction: that true service lies in lifting others and standing up for those who cannot stand for themselves. His passing left a deep void, but it also awakened a resolve—to ensure that the values he lived for would not be lost. The Foundation was born from this resolve: to transform personal loss into a force for social good, and to keep alive a vision anchored in compassion, justice, and human dignity. Inspired by Emmanuel’s Teryila's example, the Foundation works to protect and empower children, promote their rights, and engage communities as active partners in safeguarding their future. We recognize that lasting change requires the involvement of all—families, institutions, and traditional rulers whose leadership and influence are vital in shaping norms and defending the vulnerable. Our work is guided by a firm belief that silence in the face of injustice is not an option. When the lives and rights of children are at stake, there can be no silent witness. Through every initiative, every voice raised, and every life impacted, we continue to carry forward Emmanuel Teryila 's legacy—a legacy of love in action, of courage in advocacy, and of hope for a better, more just society for every child.
