Save 10 little hearts in Nigeria

GlobalGiving Report

Project Title: 10 Little Hearts Campaign
Location: Nigeria
Project Status: Ongoing

1. Project Overview

The 10 Little Hearts Campaign is a life-saving initiative focused on raising funds to provide open-heart surgery for ten children in Nigeria living with congenital heart defects. For many families, the high cost of pediatric cardiac care places life-saving treatment far beyond reach.

Through the support of GlobalGiving donors, this campaign mobilizes resources to fund pediatric cardiac missions that deliver specialized care, advanced surgical interventions, and renewed hope for children and their families.

2. Project Objectives

The objectives of the 10 Little Hearts Campaign are to:

• Raise funds to support open-heart surgery for ten children with congenital heart disease

• Improve access to specialized pediatric cardiac care in Nigeria

• Reduce preventable child mortality caused by untreated heart conditions

• Support sustainable pediatric cardiac missions through partnerships

3. Recent Mission and Use of Funds

With generous donor support, the campaign recently supported its 8th pediatric cardiac mission. Donations raised through GlobalGiving were directly applied to surgical procedures, medical supplies, specialist services, and peri-operative care for children requiring urgent intervention.

4. Mission Outcomes and Impact

The 8th mission achieved exceptional outcomes, with a total of 30 pediatric cardiac procedures successfully completed, including:

• 11 pediatric interventional cardiology cases

• 19 pediatric open-heart surgeries

These interventions addressed complex congenital heart defects and provided children with a critical opportunity for longer, healthier lives.

5. Beneficiaries

• Children with life-threatening congenital heart conditions

• Families unable to afford the high cost of open-heart surgery

• Local healthcare professionals who benefited from collaborative care and skills transfer

Each successful surgery represents a child given a second chance and a family restored with hope.

6. Impact to Date

• Children who previously faced life-threatening heart conditions are now on a path to recovery

• Families experienced relief from overwhelming medical and financial burdens

• Donor contributions were directly translated into measurable, life-saving outcomes

The success of this mission demonstrates the tangible impact of the 10 Little Hearts Campaign and the power of collective giving.

7. Lessons Learned

• The need for pediatric cardiac care in Nigeria remains urgent and widespread

• Consistent and timely funding is essential for successful surgical missions

• Continued donor engagement is critical to reaching more children in need

8. Next Steps

As the campaign continues, the project will:

• Work toward completing its goal of providing open-heart surgery for more children

• Strengthen fundraising efforts to support future missions

• Expand partnerships to reach more children awaiting life-saving care

9. Appreciation

We extend our deepest gratitude to GlobalGiving donors, medical teams, partners, and volunteers whose generosity made this mission possible. Your support has helped transform donations into surgeries—and surgeries into new beginnings.

Together, through the 10 Little Hearts Campaign, we are helping little hearts beat stronger.

Links:

• Official Website

Thank You for Giving 10 Little Hearts a Stronger Beat

In July, thanks to your support and GlobalGiving’s Bonus Day Campaign, we raised an incredible $5,354.57 to support life-changing heart procedures for children in need. Your generosity didn’t stop there in the weeks that followed, we received an additional $2,658, bringing our total to $8,012.57.

With these funds, we are able to cover 6 interventional cardiology procedures, real, lifesaving treatments to close holes in the hearts of children who urgently need care. These are not just diagnostic visits, but full procedures that offer a new beginning for each child.

What’s Next: Medical Mission, October 8 – November 9

From October 8 to November 9, the Sir Emeka Okwuosa Foundation will carry out its biannual medical mission. These 6 heart procedures will be performed during this time by our medical team.

In addition, part of the funds will support our community health fair, held in the final week of the mission, which provides basic screening, health education, and medical outreach to hundreds of people in underserved communities.

From Our Team to Yours

Thanks to your generosity, children will receive the critical care they need and whole communities will gain access to health services they might not otherwise receive.

We are deeply grateful for your support and look forward to updating you after the mission, with stories and real-life impact from the lives you’ve touched.

With heartfelt thanks,
The Sir Emeka Okwuosa Foundation Team
Ten Little Hearts Campaign

Links:

• Official website
• Make a donation to our Naira account
• Make a donation to our dollar account