About Us
The White Roses Foundation is a faith-based nonprofit organization in Nigeria dedicated to empowering marginalized young girls between the ages of 9 and 21. We support girls to discover purpose early and inspire global positive change
Our mission is to provide life skills training and spiritual guidance to young girls in underserved communities. By creating a safe, nurturing space rooted in Christian values, we help these girls heal, grow, and build confidence in their God-given purpose.
We are passionate about helping girls rise above their circumstances, find identity in Christ, and become equipped with the tools to thrive, generate income, and lead change in their communities.
Our Impact In Numbers
girls impacted
successful outreaches
schools reached
Our Story
The White Roses Foundation began with a simple act of love and faith. In 2023, our founder, Mary Ntekim , began visiting a compound in Ijesha, Lagos, every Sunday to share the gospel and connect with young girls dealing with rejection, depression, and a loss of purpose.
What began as small community gatherings quickly grew into a movement committed to mental health advocacy, spiritual mentorship, and purpose discovery. Today, White Roses Foundation has reached over 1,000 young girls across Nigeria through initiatives like:
Community Outreach
WRF Annual Girls Summit
School Outreach Program
Mentorship Program
Our programs are designed to help girls grow in faith, live a purpose driven life and inspire global positive change.
Meet the Founder
Mary Ntekim is a passionate advocate for girls' empowerment in Nigeria, a wellness entrepreneur, and the visionary behind The White Roses Foundation.
With over 10 years of experience in massage therapy and spa administration, Mary is the founder of Kim's Therapy, a mobile massage brand trusted by major organizations such as Julius Berger and PwC.
Her heart, however, lies in advocacy and transformation. Through the White Roses Foundation, she channels her faith and life experience into supporting vulnerable girls in rural Nigerian communities, helping them build confidence, faith, and life-changing skills.
Mary is also a trained security professional and former Investigator at Strict Guards Security Agency, where she developed leadership and operational expertise. She holds a degree in criminology and security studies from the prestigious National open university of Nigeria. She brings this same commitment and excellence to her work in social impact.
Under her leadership, White Roses Foundation continues to be a growing light in the lives of girls who need it most.
She's also a blog writer on Wordpress specializing on topics about purpose.
