Catch Them Young: Nourish Nigeria's Future Leaders

This report provides an update on the progress of the Catch Them Young: Nourish Nigeria's Future Leaders project (ID: 54326). Our mission is to improve the health, nutrition, and future potential of Nigerian children by promoting access to safe, nutritious, and nutrient-dense foods while strengthening nutrition education and sustainable food systems.

Despite limited financial resources, we remain committed to investing in the next generation through innovative nutrition solutions and community-based interventions.

2. Appreciation to Our Donors and GlobalGiving

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to every donor who has supported this project. Your generosity, regardless of the amount, encourages us to continue serving children and vulnerable families.

We are also sincerely grateful to GlobalGiving for providing a trusted platform that connects our mission with compassionate supporters around the world. Your partnership continues to inspire hope and enables grassroots organizations like ours to create lasting change.

3. Financial Summary

During this reporting period, we received $0.29 USD through GlobalGiving.

Although this contribution is modest, every donation is meaningful. It reflects confidence in our vision and strengthens our determination to continue working toward a future where every child has access to nutritious food and the opportunity to thrive.

4. Project Activities and InnovationsNutraceutical Diet Products

We continued the development of nutraceutical diet products designed to improve children's nutritional status and support healthy growth using safe, locally sourced ingredients.

Nutrient-Dense Fortified Food Products

Our nutrient-dense fortified food products are formulated to help address childhood malnutrition by providing essential nutrients required for healthy physical and cognitive development.

Samony Food Innovation

Through Samony Food Innovation, we continue to research and develop affordable, nutritious food products that can improve food security and child nutrition across underserved communities.

Food Innovation & Training Hub (FIT-Hub)

Our Food Innovation & Training Hub (FIT-Hub) continues to promote nutrition education, food innovation, food processing, and entrepreneurship, empowering individuals and communities to produce nutritious foods sustainably.

5. Social Enterprise and In-Kind Contributions

Although external financial support during this quarter was limited, our social enterprise continued to sustain the project's activities through in-kind contributions.

For the past three years, we have consistently donated food during the pilot testing of newly developed nutraceutical and nutrient-dense fortified food products. These pilot activities enable us to improve product quality while providing nutritious food samples to children and vulnerable households.

Our research and product development are therefore directly linked to community service, ensuring that innovation benefits those who need it most.

6. Estimated Impact

Despite limited funding, the project continued to generate meaningful community impact.

Community Reach

• Approximately 30–50 children and caregivers reached through nutrition awareness and community engagement.
• 10–15 vulnerable households benefited from nutrition education and food-related support.
• 10–20 youths and women participated in food innovation and nutrition learning activities through FIT-Hub.

Nutrition Support

• Nutrient-dense food samples distributed during pilot product testing.
• Continued improvement of fortified food formulations designed to support child nutrition and healthy development.

Capacity Building

• Community members gained increased knowledge of child nutrition, food fortification, food safety, and sustainable food production practices.

7. Challenges

Limited funding continues to restrict the scale of production, outreach, and direct nutritional support that can be provided to children and vulnerable families.

Additional financial support will enable us to expand production, increase community outreach, and reach more beneficiaries across Nigeria.

8. Prospects and Future Plans

In the coming months, we plan to:

• Expand production of nutrient-dense fortified food products for children.
• Increase nutrition education and awareness campaigns in schools and communities.
• Strengthen the Food Innovation & Training Hub (FIT-Hub) through additional training programmes.
• Develop new nutraceutical food products targeting child health and development.
• Build partnerships that will enable us to reach more vulnerable children and families.

We remain optimistic that, with continued donor support, we can help raise a healthier generation of future leaders for Nigeria.

9. Conclusion

Every child deserves the opportunity to grow, learn, and reach their full potential through good nutrition.

Although we received only $0.29 during this reporting period, we remain steadfast in our mission. Through innovation, volunteer efforts, and the continued support of our social enterprise, we are making meaningful progress toward improving child nutrition and food security.

We sincerely thank every donor and GlobalGiving for believing in our vision. Together, we are nourishing Nigeria's future leaders—one child, one family, and one community at a time.

With sincere gratitude,

Rosita Agomuo 
Project Lead
Catch Them Young: Nourish Nigeria's Future Leaders (54326)