Child Protection Nigeria Project #68113

Support Vulnerable Women and Children in Need

by Centre For HIV/AIDS and STD Research

Project Report | May 28, 2025
Bringing Hope to the Most Remote Community

By NDUKA OZOR | PROJECT DIRECTOR

children in IDP camp

I am writing to share a pressing issue that weighs heavily on our hearts and to seek your support or collaboration in amplifying our efforts. In the remote corners of Bauchi State, Nigeria, accessing healthcare is not just a challenge—it’s a battle for survival. Families in these underserved communities face impossible choices every day. With the nearest health facility over 30 kilometers away, they are forced to walk for hours under the scorching sun, carrying sick children in their arms, just to seek basic medical care. Tragically, for too many, the journey is never completed, and preventable illnesses claim lives before help can arrive.

We witness the heartbreak daily: mothers mourning the loss of children who could have been saved with timely immunizations; the silent spread of diseases like tuberculosis (TB), malaria, and viral hepatitis due to the lack of timely diagnosis and treatment; hope slipping away in places that the healthcare system has yet to reach. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

Our dedicated team on active TB case finding is already on the ground, working tirelessly to find and treat active TB cases in the State. We have seen the difference healthcare can make, but we need to do more. That is why we are launching an ambitious initiative to bring healthcare directly to these hard-to-reach communities. We envision a future where no one is too far away to receive lifesaving care.

This initiative will save lives—plain and simple. Children will receive the immunizations they need to thrive. TB, malaria, and viral hepatitis cases will be detected early, giving patients a fighting chance. Emergencies will no longer end in tragedy simply because help was too far away. Your consideration of this appeal will bring hope and healing to thousands of people in these underserved communities.

We are reaching out to you, with a heartfelt request: could you leverage your extensive network to partners with us to reach these vulnerable communities with essential health services? Collaborations with like-minded organizations are crucial to implementing these life-saving activities in Bauchi State. Your connections and influence could be the key to unlocking the support we desperately need.

Every partnership brings us closer to a healthier, more equitable future for families in Bauchi State. Together, we can ensure that no one is left behind. Let’s transform despair into hope. Let’s save lives. Let’s bridge the health gap—one community at a time.

Lining up to receive health services

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Bridging the Health Gap in Bauch Nigeria

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Apr 4, 2025
Little by little Campaign Report

By Nduka Ozor | Project Director

Report on Our GlobalGiving Fundraising Campaign When we launched our project on the #GlobalGiving# platform to raise funds for bridging the health gap in remote villages of Bauchi State, we did so with deep compassion and urgency. The communities we serve face significant challenges in accessing healthcare, particularly mothers and children. Many women walk long distances sometimes for hours just to reach a health facility, only to find that essential services or medications are unavailable. Pregnant women often deliver their babies at home without skilled birth attendants, increasing the risks of complications. These harsh realities drove us to seek support through GlobalGiving. Before the "Little by Little" campaign, we actively engaged our networks. We sent out numerous messages on social media, personally reached out to friends and family, and consistently shared updates on all our digital platforms to mobilize support. Despite our efforts, the freezing of USAID funding posed a significant challenge to our project. However, the #GlobalGiving# platform provided a crucial lifeline. Prior to the campaign, we had also received the Organization of the Month donation from GlobalGiving, which further strengthened our resolve. During the campaign, our team worked tirelessly posting updates, sharing impact stories, and reaching out to potential donors. The experience was both exciting and rewarding. Seeing donations come in was a moment of great joy and encouragement for us. To our surprise, we successfully raised over $2,000, including matched funds. This was our first time participating in such a campaign, and it was a valuable learning experience. We Still Need Your Support! While we are grateful for the donations received, we have not yet met our fundraising goal. The need remains urgent, and we continue to welcome donations and other forms of support. We invite you to visit our donation page and contribute to this life-saving project. Every contribution no matter the size brings us closer to ensuring better healthcare access for vulnerable communities. Thank you for believing in our mission. Together, we can make a difference. #GlobalGiving# #littlebylittle# #chistre# #noneprofit#

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