Project Report
| Jun 14, 2026
Creating a Culture of Care: Teachers as Champions
By JACKSON AMEH | Project Leader
Teacher attitudes and skills are at the heart of safe schools. Yet, in Makurdi, many educators lack the training to handle bullying, gender-based violence, or trauma. According to UNICEF, only a small fraction of Nigerian teachers have received child protection or mental health training.
Our project addresses this gap head-on, training 100 teachers to become champions of care and prevention. We equip them with the tools to spot early signs of distress, de-escalate conflicts, and support students struggling with emotional or psychological issues. These teachers will lead by example, fostering classrooms built on trust and respect.
Through ongoing mentorship and support networks, we sustain this impact—ensuring teachers have the resources they need to serve as ongoing advocates for child protection. Meanwhile, our peer-support clubs and student life skills sessions extend the culture of care throughout the school.
When you support this initiative, you help transform teachers into agents of change, enabling them to play a pivotal role in building safe, inclusive learning environments for all students.
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Jun 14, 2026
No Child Left Behind: Addressing Hidden Suffering
By JACKSON AMEH | Project Leader
In Makurdi’s schools, bullying and gender-based violence often go unseen and unaddressed. Nigerian national surveys indicate that over half of bullying incidents go unreported, leaving countless students to struggle alone with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The psychological scars can last a lifetime, hindering academic performance and social development.
Our project shines a light on this hidden suffering. By training 100 teachers and counsellors, we’re creating a first line of defence—adults who can spot warning signs, intervene early, and provide compassionate support. We also focus on peer empowerment: 20 student-led clubs will serve as safe spaces for sharing and healing, while sensitization sessions for 3,500 students will break the silence around abuse and mental health.
Donor support is vital. Your contribution funds trauma-informed training, awareness workshops, and the systems needed to ensure no child falls through the cracks. You help create a school culture that sees, hears, and values every student.
Let’s work together to ensure that no child in Makurdi is left behind and that every student who faces bullying or abuse finds support and hope within their school community.
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Jun 14, 2026
Rewriting the Story: Turning Schools into Safe
By JACKSON AMEH | Project Leader
For many children in Makurdi, school is a source of fear instead of inspiration. Reports show that up to 80% of students face bullying, harassment, or violence, and the classroom can become a place where trauma is born. Research by the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council confirms that violence is a leading reason for poor attendance and high dropout rates, especially among adolescent girls and vulnerable groups.
Our project aims to rewrite this story. By training 100 teachers and counsellors, we are ensuring that school staff can identify, address, and prevent bullying and abuse. We’re not only teaching 3,500 students skills in emotional regulation and conflict resolution but also building a support network through 20 peer-led clubs where students can share, heal, and empower one another.
This isn’t just about reducing violence—it’s about restoring faith in education. By improving reporting systems and reducing stigma, we give every child a trusted way to seek help. Your donation provides the resources, training, and emotional support that can turn a school from a battlefield into a sanctuary.
When you support this initiative, you’re not just protecting children; you’re investing in a generation of confident, mentally healthy youth who can break cycles of violence and lead their communities forward.
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