Child Protection Nigeria Project #27801

Help us save the witch children of Nigeria

by Land of Hope

Project Report | Nov 14, 2022
Struggles, sorrow, and joy: 10 years of Land of Hope

By Mette Thomsen | Project Leader

David and the boys, all grown up

Dear donor,

This year marks Land of Hope's 10-year anniversary! As we reflect back, it's been a time of hard work, important struggles, countless challenges, and sorrow, but also lots of joyful moments. From day one, we've vowed that our donors should never have to doubt where their donations go. We feel great responsibility for being transparent and keeping you close to the children's stories, from rescue to university.

Can you spot David in the first picture? All these boys were 6-8 years old when they came into our care and look at them today! Handsome young men who study at university (and have outgrown David!)

An update on Joseph
When Joseph arrived at Land of Hope, he was diagnosed with schizophrenia. With the right medication, Joseph was able to start school and for five years he was fine, but slowly he developed hallucinations. At the beginning of this year, we saw more changes in his behavior. He became suspicious of others, very paranoid, and aggressive. He heard voices in his head. Joseph has therefore now also been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. He has been admitted to a psychiatric medical center where he can get the professional treatment he needs in order to live a good life. It hurts that he's not with us at Land of Hope, but our nurse and male carer are taking day and night shifts to make sure he's not alone.

Your donation helps support 91 children every day; their school fees, food, hospital bills, medicine, school uniforms, books, and supplies. Like many others, we're feeling the consequence of soaring prices due to inflation. That's why your support matters more than ever.

A deepfelt thank you for making a difference for the children in these difficult times.

We wish you a joyful and healthy ending to the year and we'll see you in 2023!

Joseph with our male carer and our nurse

Mighty, rescued 4 months ago

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Jul 17, 2022
Rainy summer update from Land of Hope

By Mette Thomsen | Project Leader

Mar 18, 2022
The long road to healing and change

By Mette Thomsen | Project Leader

What a dream team <3

Dear donor,

As the pandemic continues to affect our lives, witchcraft accusations against children continue to increase significantly. Many priests claim that the "witch children" have brought the coronavirus to Nigeria. When a child faces such an accusation, the chances of survival are non-existent.

David found a boy naked and beaten on the side of the road in early January. The boy has been in the hospital ever since where he has had surgery on his broken leg and has been in severe pain. He is recovering well and will soon be ready to start a new life at Land of Hope. We cannot wait to take him home with us!

In Nigeria, you pay for each day you spend in the hospital, so it has obviously been a costly time with many treatments, a lot of medicine, and surgery. All of this has only been possible because of the support we receive from you. We still don't know the boy's name but he has started to talk a little, which is a very positive sign.

In February, we celebrated The International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Most Nigerian public schools have no science labs despite science being an essential subject. In 2020, we built a science lab at Land of Hope which gives our girls the opportunity to become chemists, physicists, and scientists in the future. The celebration day was about recognizing women and girls’ contributions to research and innovation, smashing stereotypes, and defeating discrimination against women and girls in science.

It is thanks to you that we have the opportunity to work towards our ultimate goal: A world where no child suffers from adult superstition.

Your support will never be forgotten.

The rescued boy in recovery

Siblings Grace, Victoria, and William

Our girls hard at work in the science lab

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