ABOUT US

Help on Arrival, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to restoring dignity and hope to the poor and forgotten.

At Help on Arrival, we believe every life is precious, no matter how disadvantaged. Poverty should never stand in the way of freedom, medical care, or basic human needs.

Across Africa, too many patients remain detained in hospitals long after treatment, simply because they cannot afford their medical bills. New mothers and their babies are kept from their families, young children from their parents and siblings, families are torn apart, and poverty traps lives in cycles of suffering.

In prisons, countless men and women, some not yet even charged, endure hunger, sickness, and neglect, often without the most basic necessities of food, clothing, or medical care.

We exist to restore what poverty takes away: hope, dignity, and the ability to move forward.

With the support of donors and volunteers, we:

Pay hospital bills for patients detained after treatment, reuniting them with their families.
Provide food, clothing, and essential medical care for prisoners in under-resourced facilities.
Offer practical humanitarian aid to the most disadvantaged, one person at a time.

Our work is more than charity. It is systemic compassion.

We believe that when we help one person, we affirm the humanity in all of us.

Donations unlock freedom.

Volunteer hours bring healing.

Compassion transforms into lasting impact.

Help on Arrival, Inc. is committed to transparency, accountability, and lasting change.

With your partnership, we are bringing freedom, healing, and dignity to those who need it most.

Together, we can turn empathy into action and hope into reality.

OUR VISION

To create a future where poverty is not a barrier to freedom, medical care, or basic human needs.

We strive for a world where every individual, regardless of circumstance, receives the compassion, support, and dignity they deserve.

OUR MISSION

Help on Arrival, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to restoring dignity and hope to the poor and less privileged.

We settle hospital bills for patients detained in African medical facilities after treatment due to unpaid medical bills, reuniting them with their families.

We also deliver essential support, including food, clothing, and basic medical care, to those suffering in under-resourced prisons.

Together, we make freedom and care possible, one person at a time.

Founder Profile

Laurencia Fasoyiro

Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Legal Officer

Texas LawyerOntario LawyerMediatorArbitrator

A lawyer licensed in Texas and Ontario, Canada, Laurencia helps lead Help On Arrival, Inc. with legal precision, moral clarity, and a deep belief that every life is precious.

Laurencia Fasoyiro is Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Legal Officer of Help On Arrival, Inc., a Texas-based nonprofit dedicated to restoring hope and dignity to vulnerable and underserved communities across Africa. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree, a Juris Doctor (J.D.), and a Master of Laws (LL.M.).

Guided by the belief that every life is precious, Laurencia helps lead the organization's mission to secure the release of impoverished patients detained in hospitals because they cannot afford their medical bills, while providing food, clothing, personal hygiene items, and other essential support to vulnerable individuals.

The organization also delivers meals, clothing, personal hygiene supplies, and humanitarian assistance to impoverished prisoners in African jails and prisons, affirming the dignity and worth of every person.

Founder Profile

Victor Iroh

Founding Member & Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial OfficerBachelor of Science in Business ManagementMaster of Science in FinanceFinancial Strategy

With a strong foundation in finance and a deep passion for service, he helps ensure Help On Arrival's resources are managed responsibly, transparently, and with long-term impact in mind.

As a Founding Member and Chief Financial Officer of Help On Arrival, he oversees the organization's financial strategy and operations, ensuring that resources are managed responsibly to support the mission of empowering underserved individuals, patients, and families as they build successful lives in their new communities.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and a Master of Science in Finance. His academic background, combined with extensive experience in financial management, enables him to help drive sustainable growth and long-term organizational impact.

With a deep commitment to service, he is focused on building effective financial systems, fostering accountability, and creating opportunities that make a lasting difference in the lives of those Help On Arrival serves.

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Francisca Ibezim

Co-Founder & Director of Communications

Director of CommunicationsAttorneyUnited StatesNigeria

Building awareness. Inspiring hope.

Francisca Ibezim is an attorney licensed in the United States and Nigeria, with over three decades of experience spanning corporate law, governance, and regulatory compliance.

As Co-Founder and Director of Communications for Help on Arrival, she leads the organization's communications strategy, working closely with donors, partners, and the communities it serves. Her work focuses on building awareness that connects people not only to information, but to the human lives and needs behind it.

Francisca is committed to the power of effective communication and believes that when people truly understand a need, compassion follows, and with it, meaningful action that can change lives for the better.

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Oderaa Iroh

Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating OfficerEconomicsLaw and DiplomacyHealthcare Leadership

Her leadership is rooted in empathy, service, and the conviction that when people come together to help one another, hope arrives exactly when it is needed most.

Oderaa Iroh is a co-founder and Chief Operating Officer ‘COO’ of Help on Arrival, a nonprofit organization founded on the belief that everyone deserves hope, support, and the opportunity to thrive. Her passion for serving others and uplifting families in need is at the heart of everything she does.

She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and a Master’s degree in Law and Diplomacy, and brings more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Throughout her career, she has been committed to helping people navigate life’s challenges with compassion, dignity, and practical solutions.

For her, there is no greater reward than seeing a family overcome obstacles, regain stability, and move toward a brighter future. She believes that every challenge presents an opportunity to make a meaningful difference and that even small acts of kindness can transform lives.

As COO of Help on Arrival, she is dedicated to building strong partnerships, expanding access to vital resources, and creating lasting impact in the communities the organization serves. Her leadership is rooted in empathy, services, and the conviction that when people come together to help one another, hope arrives exactly when it is needed most.