Fofana-Nyei Family & Relative Ancestry Site
We are proud of our ancestry, eager to know who we are, and determined to preserve and support our posterity.
About-FNF Foundation
At FNF Foundation, our proud heritage fuels our passion to uncover our roots and connect with our true identity. We are driven by a relentless commitment to safeguard and preserve the legacy we leave behind, shaping a brighter future for all of humanity.
Vision
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Mission
To perpetuate the legacies of teachings, excellent stewardship, and selfless devotion of our parents to humanity by serving the Fofana and Nyei communities with educational, housing, healthcare, and employment opportunities
Goal 1
To ensure our kids, without exception, go to school
Goal 4
To provide professional career development and mentoring services to all
Goal 5
To create trade, computer, and other vocational or hand on training opportunities for adults and high school graduates
Goal 2
To provide those who cannot afford to go to school the means to do so.
Goal 3
To create job opportunities through entrepreneurial endeavors and fundraising projects
Goal 6
To unit all Fofana or Nyei families through dialogue, collaboration, projects, and family union meetings or cookouts
FNF FOUNDATION 2023-2024 SCHOLARSHIP & AWARD programs
SCHOLARSHIP & Award oVERVIEW
We have created the FNF Foundation scholarship and award program to honor the endearing legacy and grace of our parents and fore-parents, especially those named after the various scholarships and awards. We hope that by assisting recipients of our scholarships, many of whom are Nyei, Fofana, and relatives, we will have modestly contributed toward perpetuating the teaching and selfless devotion of our parents and grandparents to God, communities, and country. FNFF Financial Aid for Needy Families (FNFFFAFN). This financial aid program aims to support families in need by providing assistance for various essential needs. Whether it’s funding for education, healthcare, or basic necessities, we’re here to lend a helping hand. Our awards range from $300 to over $100,000 and are available to eligible families. Join us in building a stronger community and improving the lives of those who need it most.
The funds we receive primarily come from Fofana Nyei-owned businesses and individuals. The donation size affects the monetary value of the scholarships and awards program and the number of recipients. We proudly announce that the FNF Foundation scholarship program has awarded over $50,000 in scholarships to needy charities and individuals over the past three years.
We receive many applications each term, and the FNFSAP selects winners through a highly competitive process. This competitive environment encourages applicants to submit their best work to increase their chances of receiving a scholarship, grant, or award. We encourage all those who are qualified to apply. All scholarship and award applications must be submitted through the FNF Foundation application portal. The application window closes at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (New York time) on September 30 each year. Application inquiries or interested and qualified individuals may send an application to awards@fnffoundation.org. BETWEEN OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER, the FNF Foundation will announce or send information about the FNF Foundation Scholarships, Awards, and Grants.
List of Scholarships and Award Programs
1.FNF Foundation Community Development Projects (FNFFCDP)
The FNF Foundation is dedicated to supporting transformative endeavors that uplift communities. Our projects encompass a diverse range of initiatives, including the construction and renovation of healthcare facilities, the establishment of libraries, the construction of schools and community centers, the creation of community gardens and farms, the organization of blood drives, and the undertaking of genealogical research. With funding awards ranging from $1,000 to over $100,000, we empower individuals and organizations to make a substantial impact. Join us in fostering positive change and improving the lives of those in need.
2.FNFF Healthy Living Financial Aid (FNFFHLFA)
We offer the FNFF Healthy Living Financial Aid (FNFFHLFA) as part of our commitment. This financial aid program aims to support families in leading healthy lifestyles by assisting with various essential needs. Whether it’s funding for fitness memberships, nutritious food, or wellness programs, we’re here to lend a helping hand. Our awards range from $1,000 to over $2,000 and are available to eligible families. Join us in building a stronger community and improving the lives of those who need it most.
3. The Most Honorable Mulba Nyei Award for Best Community Leaders (ABCL)
This prestigious award honors outstanding individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and made significant contributions to their communities. Through their selfless dedication and tireless efforts, these leaders have inspired positive change and created a lasting impact. Join us in celebrating these remarkable individuals and their invaluable contributions as we work together to build a stronger, more prosperous community.
4.Alhaji V. Mohammed Nyei (Bomi Tubman Burg) Scholarship Award for Academic Excellence (MNSAAE)
In line with this commitment, we proudly present the Alhaji V. Mohammed Nyei (Bomi Tubman Burg) Scholarship Award for Academic Excellence (MNSAAE). This esteemed scholarship program aims to recognize and support exceptional students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievements. We believe in the transformative power of education and are thrilled to offer this opportunity to deserving individuals. The MNSAAE provides monetary awards ranging from $1,000 to over $2,000, empowering recipients to pursue their dreams and make a positive impact on their communities. Join us in fostering a brighter future and celebrating the brilliance of our scholars.
5.The Most Honorable Abraham Nyei (Fassi) Award or Grant for Best Nyei-owned Small Business (ANOSB)
As part of our commitment, we are thrilled to introduce the Most Honorable Abraham Nyei (Fassi) Award or Grant for Best Nyei-owned Small Business (ANOSB). This prestigious award aims to recognize and support the exceptional entrepreneurial endeavors of Nyei-owned small businesses. Whether you’re a budding startup or an established enterprise, ANOSB provides a valuable opportunity to receive financial assistance and gain recognition within our vibrant community. Join us in celebrating the spirit of innovation and success among our Nyei family members. Apply now and take your business to new heights!
6.Mama Kandvi Award for Excellent Moral Courage (MKAEMC)
At Fofana-Nyei Families, we are proud of our ancestry and determined to preserve, protect, and enhance the wellbeing of our posterity. As part of our commitment, we introduce the 4.Mama Kandvi Award for Excellent Moral Courage (MKAEMC). This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have displayed exceptional moral courage in the face of adversity. We believe in honoring those who go above and beyond to make a positive impact in their communities. Join us in celebrating the unsung heroes and their remarkable acts of bravery. Together, let’s inspire and uplift one another for a better future.
7.FNFF Financial Aid for Needy Families (FNFFFAFN)
We offer the FNFF Financial Aid for Needy Families (FNFFFAFN) as part of our commitment. This financial aid program aims to support families by assisting with various essential needs. Whether it’s funding for education, healthcare, or necessities, we’re here to lend a helping hand. Our awards range from $300 to over $2,000 and are available to eligible families. Join us in building a stronger community and improving the lives of those who need it most.
Requirements
Unless the FNF Scholarship Award Review Board decides otherwise, all applicants must meet the following requirements for the awards and scholarships:
A. Provide a copy of your most recent school transcript (unofficial is acceptable) or your last semester’s grade sheet if you’re a student applying for MNSAAE.
B. Write a maximum five-page essay (double-spaced, 12 pt font) on two topics, D and F.
C. Discuss how your scholarship or award would benefit the Nyei-Fofana family and their communities.
D. Create and post your family tree on fofananyei.com, then send us the access link.
E. Research the people above and list five small towns or hamlets named after a Nyei or Fofana. Please provide details about their location and the year they were founded, starting with a description of Makpoima, its founder, and when it was established.
F. Name four generations of your family, considering that you and your siblings form the first generation, your parents, and their siblings the second, and your grandparents and their siblings the third.
G. Share the biggest hurdle to your academic success and how you overcame it.
H. Describe your plans for the degree you’re currently pursuing.
I. Get a letter of recommendation from a professional, academic, or personal reference explaining why you deserve this award.
Current Projects
Ma Massa Housing Project 001
Detail
Location: Nyeila, Tubmanburg, Bomi County. Ma Massa Housing Project will consist of multiple bedrooms, two toilets, two kitchens, countertops, and pantries. Each floor will have a shower and a laundry with a small balcony.
Family Tree Project 002
Detail
We will focus on discovering family stories, photos, records, and more. It will help us learn about your family history through historical records, family trees.
Website Project 003
Detail
The website will connect and discover each Fofana and Nyei family member. It will be an information hub, a community center, and a library. For the Nyei or Fofana, our ancestors are more than bearing their names. Through the Fofana and Nyei Foundation, we will use the website to inform, teach, and perpetuate the legacies of our fathers, mothers, grandparents, and great grandparents.
Landscaping Project 004
Detail
Location: Nyeila, Tubmanburg, Bomi County. We will plan trees and turn the whole property to a green lawn, create a full soccer field or mini basketball court and a walking path, and play garden for kids. Our goal is to design and construct creative, functional, and sustainable outdoor living spaces that suit individual requirements and serve to enrich the lives of residents.
Samuka Town Project 005
Detail
Location: Samulka Town, Caldwell, Montserrado County, Liberia. Samukatown Housing Project will consist of multiple bedrooms, two toilets, two kitchens, countertops, and pantries. Each floor will have a shower and a laundry with a small balcony.
Upcoming Projects & Events
Go-Ghala Project 006
Detail
Location: The Farm of the late Alhaji VM Nyei farm, lower Gbapolu County, Liberia. The Go-Ghala Project is to encourage the Nyei to take the kids to visit the farm from time to time. Make a farm of potato, Cassava, rice, banana, to name a few examples.
Fofana-Nyei Foundation Project 007
Detail
Vamunya M Nyei Foundation aka the Nyei Foundation will be established to perpetuate the Fofana-Nyei legacy of teaching, uniting families, preserving, and maintanining the welbeing of future generations.
Virtual Conference Call Project 008
Detail
We will conference call from time to time to reconnect, get to know one another, and share movements of sorrow and sadness.
Hands-On Workshops
Nyei Convention
Detail
The Nyei Foundation, in consultation with our elders, will hold an annual, biannual, quadrennial convention to bring together the resilient Fofana Nyei Families to discuss the future of the family, its challenges, hopes, and aspirations and how we can thrive and maintain our posterity.
Family Cookout Event
Detail
The Cookout project is not new to the Nyeila, Tubmanburg, Bomi County. For it was there that we used to meet on the first weekend of any other month to celebrate, learn, and share family stories. It brought the Nyei family together more than the elders, at the time, imagined. The cookout project is to bring the family together like before or modify it to reflect on the realities of our times.
Upcomming Events
01
DEC
Website Completion
The website will connect and discover each Fofana and Nyei family member. It will be an information hub, a community center, and a library. For the Nyei or Fofana, our ancestors are more than bearing their names.
28
Jan
20
Feb
Inauguration of the Nyei Foundation
Vamunya M Nyei Foundation aka the Nyei Foundation will be established to perpetuate the Fofana-Nyei legacy of teaching, uniting families, preserving, and maintanining the welbeing of future generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the word Fofana mean?
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What does the word Nyei mean?
Why the Nyei and Fofana are similar
What stories have come down to you about your parents? Grandparents? More distant ancestors?
What stories have come down to you about your parents? Grandparents? More distant ancestors?
Are there any physical characteristics that run in your family?
Do you know your maternal grandparents' names and dates of birth? Where were they born?
From where do the Nyei and Fofana come.
Is the Donzo heteronym or hyponyms to Nyei and Fofana?
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Who were our first grand great parents?
Tell us about Mama Khanphy, the mysterious or alien woman that our great paternal grandfather married
Did the marriage occur, how, and when?
Do you know your maternal grandparents' names and dates of birth? Where were they born?
When was Tubmanburg Bomi County Nyeila established?
When was Tubmanburg Bomi County Nyeila established?
About Us
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