INTRODUCTION
This report covers Tabitha Maison Foundation’s (Tabitha Home) goals attained within the month of June 2022 – November 2022. The projects recorded under the report are in line with the Sustainable Development Goals.
Presently, Tabitha Home has 47 residential beneficiaries and 342 non-residential beneficiaries.
In House Projects
Reading Culture: Reading culture is a Tabitha Home in-house project patterned after book clubs. This project promotes literacy and literary creativity. The books read are selected from a wide range of genres that are suitable for all ages. Within the months of this report, the books by Myles Munroe; The Power of Positive Thinking and The Power of Character in Leadership were read by the children relating it to their present day lives.
Pep Talk: As an in-house project Pep Talk, modelled after round-table discourse formats, creates an avenue for the children of Tabitha Home to discuss pertinent issues. Topics discussed within the period of this report include: Willpower, Gratitude, Sexual Abuse, Positive Emotions and so on
Kids Club: Kids Club is a recreational based programme. This activity promotes learning of life skills through fun and social activities. For example, learning patience and willpower through cup-stacking and riddles.
Back-to-School: Tabitha Home not only houses vulnerable children, but also provides them with Quality Education across all levels of education (from Kindergarten to University). This project focuses providing the materials and resources needed for an optimal learning experience during the academic session.
Also, Tabitha Home Girl Child won the leadership position of Head Girl in her school.
Boys To Men: In collaboration with the organisation, Men and Masculinity, the male residential beneficiaries of Tabitha Home are educated on the transition process from Boyhood to Manhood through team building activities, sports, and mentoring.
Pass It On Project
The “Pass it on Initiative” is a Tabitha Home innovation with aims to improve sustainability of projects executed by Tabitha Home. This is for both in-house and community based projects.
Community Based Projects
A Girl-A Pad: A Girl-A Pad is a community based project with the main objective of providing girls and young women with menstrual materials and the adequate skills and knowledge to use these materials. Also, this project also educated girls from selected communities, Care Homes, and Secondary Schools on Menstrual Hygiene, Female Genital Mutilation and Adequate Sex Education.
Girls Tech Hangout: Tabitha Home’s “Girl Tech Hangout: 5 Years ICT Road Map” is a tech based programme spanning for 5 years. This project focuses mainly on girls from selected Care Homes with the Ibadan Metropolitan Area, training in the field of computer technology. Over the course of the 5-year programme (which began in 2020), the girls training range from basic computer literacy to Programming and coding.
For year 2022, Girls Tech Hangout 1.2 was introduced with 24 girls from Care Homes in attendance. The project which was within the span of 2 weeks focused on basic computer literacy and introductory courses to more advance aspects of computer knowledge (e.g. Use of Internet, Multimedia Editing, Graphics Design etc.). The programme is planned to not only benefit those directly involved with the project, but also the direct beneficiaries will be trained and equipped to further train others (children in the chosen homes) indirect beneficiaries as part of Tabitha Home’s “Pass it on Initiative”.
Summer Kids Festival: As a means of creating opportunity for social integration and to ensure a funfilled summer period, Tabitha Home partnered with various organisations to celebrate the children and other children within Ibadan Metropolitan Community; hosting them to a time of fun which included networking, games and sporting activities, educational and social competition.
Conclusion
The projects were executed because of your support through donations and referrals. Tabitha Maison Foundation (Tabitha Home) appreciates you for your kind gesture which is a great motivation and inspiration. The projects of the organization stays committed to creating a safe environment and better life opportunities for vulnerable children to lead fulfilling lives.
We hope that this worthy cause encourages you to refer us to people and to also continue to partner with us.
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INTRODUCTION
Tabitha Home is a care home for orphans and vulnerable children, committed to “Inspiring Hope for Vulnerable Children”. In accomplishing our vision and mission, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has provided us with the pathway of administering support to our beneficiaries.
This report covers the goals attained within the month of March – May 2022.
PROJECT PROGRESS
The home presently has 50 beneficiaries; 19female and 11 male children, in addition to 7 older children still benefitting from economic strengthening.
AWARDS
Tabitha Home participated with the non-government organisation, MAYEIN in celebration World Book and Copyright Day, 26th April, 2022. Tabitha Home beneficiaries participated in the Poetry and Speed Authoring competition. One of Tabitha Home children, Janet emerged the winner for Poetry whereas another child beneficiary, Naomi won the 3rd Position.
Also, Tabitha Home beneficiaries emerged winners in Dancing Competition and Game Activities during the Children’s Day Celebration organized by Association of Orphanages and Home Operators in Nigeria (Oyo State Chapter) 0n 28th May, 2022.
NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT
The children were given three square meals with mid-day snacks. The management ensured that each of the meal was well balanced with all needed nutrients for the children. This is accompanied with vitamins and fruits to aid adequate growth and development.
BUILDING PROJECT
April 2022, Tabitha Home moved to the permanent building; this is an amazing feat as it gives the opportunity to take in more children and also to render all support in a conducive and learning enabling environment.
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
Tabitha Home children completed their 2nd term in the month of April 2022. Their results in general ranged from above average to excellent, however, there’s room for improvement in specific subjects.
The children resumed the third term in the month of May 2022. Provisions have been made for educational materials, school supplies and transportation. For further improvement, the children have access to after school teachers to improve in subjects which has been noted to be challenging for them. Also, Sundays to Thursdays, by 7:30-9:00 the children hold their prep study under the supervision of staff members.
As part of their educative activities, the Reading Culture was active through-out the month as the children finished the review book Flawed by Modupe Adeyemo-Oyetade and commenced on The Horse in the Storm by same author.
PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT
The children are under key workers (staff members professional Social Workers and Psychologists) who hold one on one therapeutic sessions for the children as well as engage in group and art therapy session through the in-house projects; Kids’ Club and Pep Talk.
SUSTAINABLE ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Throughout the month of April, the children were on 2nd term holiday; hence, they were fully involved on their skill acquisition programme which includes; Craft Plus, Knitting Classes, ITC class, Laundry and Hair Making.
The children under Laundry and Hair Making have graduated from the program.
PROTECTION SERVICE
The management ensures strict implementation of Child Right Law, Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Health and Safety Policy to protect the children, staff and visitors.
MEDICAL SUPPORT
First Aid Box has restocked in the month of May and it serves as an immediate help for medical cases. Tabitha Home also works with professionals at Chilad Pharmacy, Primary HealthCare Center, Adeoyo, University College Hospital and De Vine Hospital for treatment or emergency cases. However, during their period of this report, there was no casualty.
REHABILITATION SERVICE
Activities of the home like pep talk, kids club, reading culture, key working are forms of art and group therapy to transform and give the children the opportunity to explore their thoughts, feelings and patterns of behavior. These sessions discuss trending topics that inspire the children to share their opinions, and also share and work on their strengths and weaknesses.
BOYS TO MEN TRANSITION PROGRAMME
Inspired by the need to engage boys in developmental activities, the Boys to Men Transition Programme kicked off in the month of April. This is a 16 weeks mentorship programme for Tabitha Home male children with the aim of advancing their skills, enlightening them on the need to give everyone despite the gender an opportunity to strive as well as empowering them psychologically.
NIGERIAN CHILDREN’S DAY PARTY
Tabitha Home had a party for the children in celebration of Nigerian Children’s Day. With the support of our donors, the children celebrated with a large cake, food and drinks and every child got a party pack with variety of gifts in the pack, there was dancing, competitions, games, presentations and lots more, the children had a lot to eat and drink.
COMMUNITY KIDS CLUB
Tabitha Home takes the project Community Kids Club to different community each year. For the year 2022, the project was brought to Wuraola Esan community, using People’s Primary school Adeoyo. The project, was on for three Fridays in the month of March, it started on Friday 11th of March and ended Friday 25th of March 2022, each week with topics and activities to empower the 79 community children with life and literacy skills among others.
The project was aimed at giving children within inner communities access to socio-educational activities and art therapy; thus, enhancing their personal development and total wellbeing.
The project rounded off with the presentation of gifts to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, position of the Essay competition and also to the most active in each platoon, neatest and most punctual.
A PAD A GIRL (MENSTRUAL HYGIENE DAY)
Tabitha Home partnered with its project organisation Help Initiative as well as OVIWCE and Alliance Francaise to execute the project tagged A Pad A Girl, in the month of May 2022, Help Initiative commenced the second edition of A Pad A Girl, Tabitha home, staffs and girls within the age of 9-24 were actively involved in the pre-planning and the execution of the opening event on the 28th of May 2022. The project empowered 110 girls with life skills through capacity building on the topics; FGM, Sexual Reproductive Health and Menstrual Hygiene, also a training on how to make Reusable pads for sustainability or incase of poor accessibility due to financial instability. The participants received a pack of menstrual kit.
CONCLUSION
Tabitha Home Team extends our heartfelt gratitude as your donations supported the realization of set goals. We hope to continue to work in partnership with you as we proffer social intervention to the social problems affecting the lives of children; thereby inspiring their hope through projects that hone their potentials and skills. This, we envision will bring about National Development.
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INTRODUCTION
This report of Tabitha Maison Foundation (Tabitha Home) covers the goals attained within the month of October 2021 – February 2022. These projects were in line with the Sustainable Development Goals and were executed effectively because of your immense support.
We are excited to inform you that Tabitha Home recieved an award 2021 Oyo State 100 Most Influential under the category of NGO/ORPHANAGE HOMES.
PROJECT PROGRESS
NEW INTAKE
From the month of October to December, 2021, Six (6) children were placed newly in Tabitha Home with the need for shelter, protection, education, rehabilitation and nutrition. They have presently adapted to the shelter facility, participating actively in all in-house projects of Tabitha Home and the tracking of their progressive reports has shown improvement in all aspects.
The residential beneficiaries are currently 50.
EDUCATION
The 44 residential beneficiaries of Tabitha Home in Secondary School, Primary and Nursery School kicked off a new school term (2nd Term) in January 2022. The back to school project was successful.
Also, 3 of the residential beneficiaries got admitted into University of Ilorin and Tai Solarin University of Education respectively. This has summed up the number of the residential beneficiaries in the higher institution to be 6.
IN-HOUSE PROJECTS
The in-house projects which were in support of the total development of the children were functional on a weekly basis. The platform serves as group therapy and it is guided with monthly themes which inspires the activities of each project. The projects include;
ARTS, DANCE AND MUSIC FESTIVAL
As a means of social integration and to promote Arts Therapy in collaboration with Alliance Francaise Ibadan, Tabitha Home hosted 5 orphanages in Ibadan and the entire community on December 12, 2022. The event tagged: Arts, Dance and Music Festival was a social platform for children in orphanages to express themselves in activities as the event name entails.
COMMUNITY SENSITIZATION AND SCHOOL ADVOCACY ON FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION (FGM)
Community Sensitization
The cause to totally eliminate the harmful practice of Female Genital Mutilation is undying and inspired by 2022 theme of International Day of Zero Tolerance to FGM “Invest Don’t Rest”, Tabitha Home in partnership with Help Initiative reached out to sensitize the major caregivers of the grass-root on 5th February, 2022. The women from the inner communities of Ibadan, Nigeria were hosted in an interactive sensitization session.
The pre-survey showed that majority of the women believed that FGM was based on religion and culture; hence, they believed it was acceptable. However, after the session which provoked sensitive questions on the traditional belief of FGM and its harmful effects, the post survey revealed that a significant number had an input towards abolishing FGM and were willing to advocate against it.
During a follow-up, it was recorded that the women of Elewura community of Ibadan, had taken up the cause to advocate through their community stakeholders’ meeting.
School Advocacy
Oke-Ado Baptist Comprehensive High School, Ibadan and Oke-Bola Comprehensive High School, Ibadan were paid an advocacy visit on 9th February, 2022 and 11th February, 2022 respectively. The session was an interactive session whereby the students were asked questions to understand their background knowledge on FGM. The students were intimated on harmful effect of FGM and their power as the future against FGM which was to inform their communities through their families, friends, social or religious platform.
19 DAYS OF ACTIVISM
Using the medium of School Advocacy and Social Media, Tabitha Home involved in a 19 Days Activism to advocate for children; educating children, parents, school community and the community at large on the different aspects of Child Abuse and practical ways of bringing it to an end.
The 19 Days of Activism was to mark the celebration of the Universal Children’s Day. Below is the calendar of activities carried out;
1/11/2021
Prevention of Children in Armed Conflict.
A quote from Landon Pearson
2/11/2021
Prevention of Child Sexual Violence and Abuse
A video of Tabitha Home children speaking on the theme
3/11/2021
Prevention of Bullying
A video of Tabitha Home children speaking on bullying.
4/11/2021
Prevention of Child Neglect
A video of Tabitha Home children speaking on Child Neglect
5/11/2021
Prevention of Child Labour
A drawing depicting child labour, showing the negative impact on the child was captured by a Tabitha Home’s child.
6/11/2021
Prevention of Corporal Punishment
Intimating the online communities on the effects of Corporal Punishment on children.
7/11/2021
Prevention of Sale of Children
Our online community was asked to vote between poverty or ignorance as the cause for sale of children. After close of voting, they were informed through a caption, neither reasons are enough to justify the sale of children.
8/11/2021
Prevention of Child Prostitution
A written tutorial on how to help children at risk of child prostitution.
9/11/2021
Prevention of Child CSAM
Advocacy visit to Victory Primary School and Victory High school. The children’s sensitive questions on the theme were responded to.
10/11/2021
Prevention of Child Trafficking
Sensitizing the online community on Child Trafficking.
11/11/2021
Prevention of Child Sex Tourism
Written tutorials on how children are targeted for child sex tourism, especially in destinations with high tourist visits.
12/11/2021
Prevention of Harmful Traditional Practices
A video educating people on harmful practices with focus on female genital mutilation.
13/11/2021
Prevention of Street Children
To educate on the reality of street children, A child, A story feature of a Tabitha Home child was shared. The personal details of the child was protected.
14/11/2021
Prevention of Discrimination based on health grounds
An encouraging declaration of our stand against discrimination based on health grounds was posted.
15/11/2021
Prevention of Addiction and Substance Abuse
A clip from one of the Nigerian TV station (TVC news) reporting on abuse of codeine by youths in the country was posted in order to sensitize the online community on the dangers of drugs.
16/11/2021
Prevention of Malnutrition
A quote from Earle Grey was posted on the page; this is to encourage people in giving balanced nutrition to their wards.
17/11/2021
Prevention of Dangers of ICTs
A video explaining the dangers of unhealthy use of ICT and means to safeguard ourselves.
18/11/2021
Prevention of Abduction
An encouraging message targeted at parents on the importance of giving their wards safety tips.
19/11/2021
Prevention of Juvenile Justice and Children deprived of Liberty
A School Advocacy Outreach to Rochas Foundation College, Ibadan with over 600 students. For an interactive session on Juvenile delinquency and suggested ways to tackle injustice in the juvenile justice system.
20/11/2021
Universal Children’s Day
IG LIVE tagged: ‘I am a Child, I am the future’.
CONCLUSION
We acknowledge your strong support as it helped us attain and sustain the aim of giving children access to all deserving rights and needs. We hope to continue to work with you as we stay committed to building a sustainable structure that transforms the lives of the children and gives them an inspiring hope. We would be glad if this worthy cause motivates you to refer us to people.
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INTRODUCTION
This report covers Tabitha Maison Foundation’s (Tabitha Home) goals attained within the month of July 2021 – September 2021. The projects recorded under the report are in partnership with the Sustainable Development Goals.
PROJECT PROGRESS
Non-Residential Beneficiaries
In commemoration of International Day of the Girl Child 2021 and to celebrate its theme “Digital Generation, Our Generation”, Tabitha Home hosted 45 girls from 4 orphanages in Ibadan Nigeria for a Girls Tech Hangout.
The event, Girls Tech Hangout was aimed at promoting the need for technology in all fields and for generation of girls regardless of their ability, status, tribe, and language.
The founder and CEO of The Smart Farm, Modupe Oyetoso facilitated the project; exposing the benefit of technology to her large scale agricultural business and how technology would as well benefit other fields.
The event which was in collaboration with Alliance Francaise, Ibadan, was fun, interactive and educational. The participants gave their Tech Experience, exposed their curiosity and also responded to questions.
Tabitha Home visited Rochas Foundation College, Ibadan to celebrate International Day of the Girl Child. The event was in partnership with Help Initiative Nigeria. The school which has over 1000 students was engaged in a role play and open discussion session on the need for girls to be involved in technology.
Residential Beneficiaries
September 2021, residential beneficiaries of Tabitha Home started a new session and were all promoted to a new class. Presently, there are 6 undergraduates, 10 senior secondary school students, 13 junior secondary school and 15 primary/nursery school pupils. There’s an increase in the number of children as 7 beneficiaries were recently placed in the shelter facility of Tabitha Home for rehabilitation and protection. Also, one of the beneficiaries was reintegrated back to his family after the assessment of his family confirmed them capable of providing his needs. The reintegration was done through the Chidl Welfare Department, Ministry of Women Affairs, Child Welfare and Social Inclusion.
One of the Tabitha Home residential beneficiaries (Female, 11 years), competed for Oyo State Essay Competition tiled “The Impact of Insecurity on the Economic Development of our Nation”. She emerged the State Champion for junior category.
On 23rd September, 2021, Iyanu the 12 year old (residential beneficiary of Tabitha Home) who had a hard fought battle of Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5 passed on, a week before his transplant surgery.
We use this opportunity to appreciate you for your donations towards his medical support. In this regard, Tabitha Home extended the donation of 2 million naira to the Paediatric Unit of the University College Hospital of Ibadan (UCH) in memory of Iyanu. The donation which is to go towards the financial, emotional and physical support of needy children was the sum raised from online donors who supported Iyanu’s medical campaign and stayed anonymous.
The craftplus project is a skill acquisition project of Tabitha Home with the aim of accomplishing the strategic focus of sustainable entrepreneurship. The project exposes the children not just to entrepreneurial skills but life skills as well. It is also a form of psychosocial support to the children as it builds their self esteem and self worth.
This summer holiday, the children extended their products to mini travel bags, school bags, head band and other fashion accessories made with local material.
To celebrate the Interantional Literacy Day 2021, some of the residential beneficiaries engaged the instagram audience on a live session discussing the topic; “Literacy for a Human Centered Recovery”. The session was an interactive as the children shared their thoughts on the need for literacy and how it can improve the recovery of human from the effects of Covid19. They also shared their original works of poetry.
The finishing processes of the building project are yet to be completed. However, work is still ongoing as we are motivated by the major aim of the project which is to shelter up to 100 vulnerable children giving them access to grow and learn in a conducive facility.
The in-house projects which were weekly were functional. The projects were in support of the total development of the children and also served as platform for group therapy. The projects include;
For the month of July, the residential beneficiaries were engaged on socio-educational activity to better foster their Team playing skills, collaborative skills and to hone their potentials and talents. The summer projects include;
This year’s summer project focused on Mental Health, Prevention of Sexual Abuse, Self Esteem and Body Positive Image.
Also, to promote teamwork and to update knowledge on technology, Tabitha Home residential beneficiaries went on excursion to the Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria (RAIN).
CONCLUSION
The projects were executed because of your support through donations and referrals. Tabitha Maison Foundation (Tabitha Home) appreciates you for your kind gesture which is a great motivation and inspiration. The projects of the organization stays committed to creating a safe environment and better life opportunities for vulnerable children to lead fulfilling lives.
We hope that this worthy cause encourages you to refer us to people and to also continue to partner with us.
Links:
INTRODUCTION
This project report of Tabitha Maison Foundation (Tabitha Home) covers the goals attained within the month of March 2021 - June 2021. These projects are in partnership of the Sustainable Development Goals and were effective because of your consistent support.
PROJECT PROGRESS
Education
Two (2) of the residential beneficiaries sat for the Joint Admission Matriculation Board Examination which is a criteria for entrance into University in Nigeria. They are currently preparing for West African Examination; the success of these examinations will usher them into Undergraduate level.
May 2021, the residential beneficiaries started the third term (promotion term) of their academic calendar. Presently, there are four (4) undergraduates, Nine (9) senior secondary school students, fifteen (15) junior secondary school students and eleven (11) primary/nursery school pupils. There is an increase in junior secondary school and primary school as (2) beneficiaries were recently placed in the shelter facility of Tabitha Maison Foundation for rehabilitation and protection.
Medical
Iyanu, the twelve (12) year old residential beneficiary of Tabitha Home and a stage five (v) Chronic Kidney Disease patient has kicked off the pre-surgery treatment in preparation for kidney transplant. He is on close monitoring by his medical consultant and Nephrologist from University College Hospital Ibadan, Nigeria and St. Nicholas Hospital, Lagos Nigeria.
Permanent Building Project
This project is on the last stage as plumbing, electrical and plastering have been completed. Other furnishing processes are ongoing; this is to ensure that the present and potential residential beneficiaries have access to conducive and better learning facility.
Leadership in Agriculture Training
March 2021, Leadership in Agriculture Training with focus on Poultry kicked off. The activity was on week-end basis for the residential beneficiaries and facilitated by an Agricultural Professional, Kayode Bamgbose. The theoretical part of the project has been completed as the practical aspect is ongoing.
The aim of the project is to empower the children with agricultural skills in order to advocate and promote opportunities to tackle food insecurity and severe malnutrition.
Instagram Live
In commemoration of International Women's Day 2021, the children engaged the Instagram audience on a live session discussing the topic "Achieving an equal future in COVID19 world". They shared their thoughts on the world's present situation, their personal account of the marginalisation against women in male dominant profession and the need for the world to create opportunity for all genders as "all hands needs to be on deck".
Craft Plus: Introducing African Soap Making
As one of the ways to encourage sustainable entrepreneurship amongst young people, an african soap making class was organized for selected beneficiaries who have interest in the field. The training exposed the children to the manufacturing and the marketing aspects of the products. The training and structuring of this department is ongoing.
In-house Projects and Supports
For the total development of every child in the shelter facility, the in-house projects were functional all through the month. These include;
- The book club arm called Reading culture
- Kids' Club and Pep Talk
- CraftPlus and Skills Acquisition
- Math Clinic
- Pass It On Project
These In-house Projects create a social platform for group counseling, psychomotor learning and psychosocial support.
Community Kids' Club
Community kids' club is a social and educative platform set up to enhance the literacy, life skills and talents of the beneficiaries in the community. The project which took place in Kobomoje, Idi-Arere Community Ibadan, Nigeria held in the Month of February, 2021.
In March 12, 2021, the grand finale of Community Kids' Club took place. The non-residential beneficiaries of the project engaged the team of staff and volunteers with a recap of the past activities and lessons learnt.
Anti Bullying Campaign
Anti Bullying Campaign is aimed at raising advocates who would speak up against any form of bullying psychological, social or physical. The month of June's Anti Bullying Campaign took place in Victory High School, Oke Ado Ibadan, Nigeria.
To better pass the message, the students engaged in Role Play exploring the different forms of bullying and how speaking up could make a change. Furthermore, there was open discussion platform for students, teachers and Tabitha Maison Foundation Team to freely express the Risks and Prevention strategies of bullying.
CONCLUSION
Tabitha Maison foundation (Tabitha Home) expresses its heartfelt gratitude towards you for your strong support which is a great motivation. The projects of the organisation stays committed to creating a safe environment and better opportunities for vulnerable children to lead fulfilling lives. We hope to continue to partner with you in this worthy cause.
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