Tag: NGO

Controversial social media personality and freelancer Ushie Rita Uguamaye, popularly known as Corper Raye, has ignited widespread reactions after disclosing that she stopped volunteering with a non-governmental organization (NGO) that supported single mothers. Sharing her experience on X (formerly Twitter), Raye said she became disillusioned when one of the single mothers at the NGO revealed she was pregnant again. According to her, the revelation contradicted the purpose of the initiative, which was meant to help women become more self-sufficient. She wrote, “Two months ago, I volunteered with an NGO to cater for single mothers and see how we can foot some bills. Tell me why one of the single mothers said God has blessed her again? Meaning she’s pregnant! How are you a single mother and pregnant? I’ve quit volunteering please!” Her post quickly went viral, sparking mixed reactions. While some agreed with her view that certain beneficiaries misuse welfare programs, others accused her of being judgmental and lacking empathy. One user responded, “You can’t wait to want to be socially correct to be a kind person. What she deems a blessing in her experience is not up for your own judgment. Her story could also teach us that perhaps educating and orienting women is more important than supplying them hand-outs.” Raye later fired back at critics in a lengthy follow-up post, insisting that she was merely expressing frustration and not seeking validation. “One thing about me is I don’t care what society thinks. I’ve been called rude, stubborn, and all sorts of names. Do you think I give AF? This was me just venting. So many things I’ve done behind closed doors that I never mentioned. I was just frustrated and venting. That aside, you are mentally not okay. Stupid MFs always waiting to criticize me for existing and tweeting like everyone else. You hate that my tweet gets people talking and not yours? Nonsense behavior,” she wrote.