Give Life & Hope to a Street Child with Education

by Equitable Medicaid and Clinical Research Ltd/Gte
Give Life & Hope to a Street Child with Education

Summary

This project rescues vulnerable children from the dangers of the street and provides them with a holistic path to a stable, educated future. We offer safe shelter, regular nutritious meals, healthcare, psychosocial support, and formal schooling (including remedial classes for catch-up). By addressing their immediate survival needs alongside education, we empower them to break the cycle of poverty and exploitation and realize their full potential.

$156,000
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$156,000
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Challenge

Nigeria has one of the world's highest rates of out-of-school children, with millions living or working on the streets due to poverty, abuse, and displacement. These children face daily risks of violence, exploitation, hunger, and disease. Without intervention, they remain illiterate, trapped in a cycle of poverty, and vulnerable to crime or trafficking. Formal education is impossible when basic survival is the only priority.

Solution

Our solution is a phased, child-centered approach: 1. Rescue & Stabilization: We provide a safe, nurturing shelter with food, clothing, and medical care. 2. Rehabilitation: We offer counseling and remedial, non-formal education to prepare them for a classroom setting. 3. Enrollment: We enroll them in formal school, covering all fees, uniforms, and books. 4. Family Support: We work to reconcile children with stable families or place them in supportive foster care for long-term success.

Long-Term Impact

Educating a street child yields profound long-term impact. An educated child will gain self-sufficiency, securing employment and contributing positively to their community, rather than being trapped in crime or poverty. This investment in their potential creates a ripple effect: it reduces societal risk, increases economic productivity, and establishes a positive model for future generations, transforming the national outlook one child at a time.

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Organization Information

Equitable Medicaid and Clinical Research Ltd/Gte

Location: Abuja, AMAC - Nigeria
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Project Leader:
Ugbede-Ojo Dominic Kadiri
Abuja , AMAC Nigeria
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