During the Pandemic year (Covid-19) in 2020 just like every other country in the world, Nigeria was also hit especially to the lock down. This saw a lot of capacitated persons losing out of their businesses and hardship struck. A lot of widows sought for succor from Dr. Valentine Nwodo and after a prolonged assistance to these widows, Dr. Valentine deemed it wise that they should be celebrated; this was staged on the 23rd of June 2020, in Abuja and Enugu State. This was when the inspiration to assist mankind was birthed; this drive has progressed until the 28th Day of August, 2024 when VALINTINO EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION (VEF) was officially registered and recognized by the Nigerian Government.

• Mission Statement: To develop, support, inspire the vulnerables and build human capacities in preparation for a better tomorrow in Nigeria and the globe.

• Vision Statement: To achieve, promote love and care within the communities through poverty reduction, best practices among the widows, youth and children.