In Nigeria, six out of every ten children experience some form of violence before the age of 18, with one in four girls and one in ten boys having been victims of sexual violence. This shows the urgent need for early education on body autonomy and personal boundaries. Our project addresses this issue through age-appropriate art activities such as storytelling, drawing, and role-playing. These help 2,500 children learn to recognize and express their feelings about personal space and boundaries.
Many Nigerian toddlers are growing up without any idea of what safe or unsafe touch means. They don't have the words to explain when something feels wrong, and adults around them often dismiss their concerns. Most schools don't teach body safety early, and talking about it at home is still seen as taboo. Because of this silence, many children suffer abuse in places where they should feel safe, like homes, classrooms, and religious centres, without knowing how to speak up or ask for help.
This project will reach 2,500 toddlers across six Nigerian states with fun and age-friendly art activities like storytelling, drawing, and role-playing. These activities will teach children how to understand and talk about safe and unsafe touch. By using familiar stories and play, children will gain confidence to express their feelings and recognize when something is wrong. This early education will help protect them before harm happens.
By teaching toddlers about safe and unsafe touch early, this project can help reduce cases of child abuse in the participating communities. Children will grow up knowing their rights over their own bodies and how to speak up when something feels wrong. As caregivers and teachers get involved, the message will spread beyond the sessions, creating safer homes and schools. This could lead to stronger, more aware communities where children are less vulnerable to abuse.
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