FOMA has reached out to 65,800 people since 2007 --- LOVE. COMPASSION. HOPE

Foundation For The Marooned, Inc.

About FOMA

WHO WE ARE

FOMA was established in Nigeria since 2007 and became a US 501c3 Public Charity in 2016. We are dedicated to the welfare of the child by providing shelter for street kids, feeding/clothing the poor, providing disaster relief, training & scholarship programs, medical assistance & outreaches.

OUR PASSION

FOMA's passion stemmed from the need to minister the gospel of Jesus Christ to curb crime, prostitution, & domestic violence by providing free skills acquisition training to interested youths, children, & parents. Today, we reach out to poor/rural communities, unskilled families, poorest of the poor women and children - with safe, free or low cost accessible education, health care, relief supplies (food, clothing, books, shelter, etc.).

WHAT WE DO

In line with our vision to give every child equal opportunity and encourage them to aim for greatness each day, we feed, cloth, and provide shelter for needy children, while also offering free medical interventions & outreaches to individuals and poor communities in Africa. We also offer education/vocational training, scholarship opportunities, assist in tuition/fees, provide school supplies and mentoring during the course of study.

Meet Our Directors

Ema Egharevba

Ema Egharevba is the Founder of Foundation For The Marooned, Inc. She started the foundation since 2007 as a first year college student in Nigeria. She is a missionary of the gospel of Jesus Christ who is called to serve less privileged children and women. She's passionate and loyal to the calling of God upon her life and works hard everyday to see that FOMA's vision is bringing healing, liberation, hope, and advancement to those who cannot help themselves.

Over 62,500 lives have been deeply transformed since the emergence of FOMA in 2007. She lives with her daughter in Indiana,

Ron Gress

Chairman, Board of Directors

Ron served in USAF from 1959-1963, Managed Men's Clothing Stores 1963-1973, IBM Client Executive 1973-1998, Sales Manager and Sales Consultant 1993-1999
Butler University Career Mentor 1999-Present.

Ron has passion to win souls for Christ, he loves to reach out to needy persons, and he loves to help people maximize their potentials. He is committed to the vision of FOMA and brings in ideas and connections to help FOMA grow. He lives with his wonderful wife and family in Indianapolis, Indiana. USA.

Dr. Kellan Kershner

Vice Chairman, Board of Directors

Dr. Kershner has spent his professional life in the seed industry working on sorghum, popcorn, and dent corn. He is passionate about helping children grow into considerate, kind, well-informed, professional, and Christ-like adults. His appreciation for cross-culture interaction is shaped by spending time in Honduras, Puerto Rico, Argentina, Haiti, France, and Germany. He lives in Indianapolis, Indiana, with his wife, cat, and dog.

Nsikak Inyang

Secretary, Board of Directors

Nsikak joined FOMA in 2017 as a board member and was later appointed as the Secretary to the board. She brings on prior experience from other organizations as well as professional knowledge to FOMA. Nsikak lives in Indianapolis, Indiana, married with three wonderful kids. She holds a Bachelors degree in Informatics from Indiana University and specializes in Human Computer Interaction. She has over 15 years in the healthcare industry and is currently a Program Analyst/Project Manager with United States Department of Veteran Affairs. In her free time, Nsikak enjoys volunteering, traveling, researching new technologies and spending time with her family and loved ones.

Lyn Wuethrich

Chair of Events & Planning

Lyn & her husband, Ken have been married for 46 years, they have 3 children and 8 wonderful grandkids. Lyn has been a Realtor for 25 years and prior to that was a Pre-school teacher and administrator at a church pre-school. She was introduced to Ema, when Ema and her family started attending Indianapolis Apostolic Christian Church for the first time in 2017. Lyn & Ken are witnesses to Ema's work and passion with the orphans in Nigeria from the beginning and have participated in monetary and product collections to support her and the people in Nigeria. Lyn wrote; "Over the years, Ema's passion and calling have spread to me and I have felt the Holy Spirit moving in my heart to be more involved in this mission. My husband and I have been blessed to be born into families that for generations have served Jesus Christ and we want to share that legacy of faith to others that have not experienced the wonderful love of Jesus!