In Nigeria, more than 10,000 children are diagnosed with cancer each year, yet less than 20% have access to safe learning environments while in treatment. Many drop out of school due to prolonged hospital stays, fatigue, and stigma. This project will set up special learning spaces in hospitals and rural treatment centers for 300 children. By equipping them with books, digital tools, and trained facilitators, we will keep children learning during treatment and give them hope for a brighter future
Children with cancer in Nigeria face double hardship: battling illness and losing access to education. Many hospitals and rural treatment centers lack classrooms or teachers, forcing children to stay out of school for months or even years. Stigma adds to the problem, with peers often isolating them. This disruption has long-term effects on their academic growth and social development, leaving many children behind even after treatment.
The project will create child-friendly learning spaces in hospitals and rural centers where children receive treatment. These spaces will be equipped with books, digital tools, and furniture designed for comfort and ease of use. Trained facilitators and volunteer teachers will run tailored learning sessions that match school curricula, helping children keep pace with peers. By combining education with care, children will maintain academic progress while undergoing treatment.
Equipping children with continued education during treatment prevents school dropouts and helps them reintegrate smoothly once healthy. With access to structured learning, these children will regain confidence and stay on track with peers. Subsequently, the project will contribute to better literacy and numeracy levels among children with cancer, reduce stigma through inclusion, and give families assurance that their children's education will not be abandoned during illness.
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