Child Protection Nigeria Project #27801

Help us save the witch children of Nigeria

by Land of Hope

Project Report | Nov 18, 2021
Freedom to just be children

By Mette Thomsen | Project Leader

Samuel on his way to school

Dear donor

In Nigerian public schools, most students are responsible for bringing their own desks and chairs because there are simply not enough to cover the huge number of students. Without these basic facilities, many students sit on the cold floor, on their books, or on the window sill. Your help makes it possible for us to have the local carpenter build desks and chairs for our children every school term.

With donations, we can help the local economy and buy puzzles and other children’s games at the local market. A puzzle teaches young children about the concept of a “whole” and that each piece is a fraction of the bigger picture. It also helps develop basic skills such as shape recognition, concentration, goal-setting, patience, and a sense of achievement.

Since his rescue, Covenant was hospitalized for a long time due to serious abdominal bloating, a severe form of malnutrition, malaria, typhus, worm infection, and numerous wounds all over his body. We needed a lot of support to pay the hospital bills and medical treatments. Your donations meant that we were able to give Covenant the best care for his long recovery.

It's impossible to express our gratitude for your donations and the impact it has on the lives of our children. We now have 81 children in our care who are all able to build self-esteem, identity, and self-worth—a life with dignity and freedom to just be children.

More importantly, we are able to continue raising awareness about child abuse and save more lives.

Welcome home to Land of Hope, Covenant

Time for a morning puzzle

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Jul 23, 2021
Summer season opens full of activities

By Mette Thomsen | Project Leader

Early birds on their way to school

Dear donor

The end of July means the beginning of the summer vacation. During the vacation, we try to keep all the children active, both physically and mentally. Since it's currently rain season in Nigeria, we can't spend as much time outside as we usually do and therefore, we are planning a lot of indoor activities for the children, such as poetry performances, acting sessions, music classes, cooking classes, agriculture lessons, science education in our new science lab, computer training, sewing classes, art classes, creativity, and, of course, having loads of fun, playing Uno, and watching cartoons :)

We wouldn't be able to give the children these opportunities without your donations. Three months ago, we got brand new musical instruments for the children and Samuel has practiced the drums almost every day since. He's really talented but what is truly wonderful to see is his joy and self-esteem.

In 2016, Gladys, Esther, Imoh, and Ini were rescued after being accused of being witches. Esther and Imoh recently graduated from primary school together with Imaobong! And Saviour and Godspower graduated from nursery school! We're incredibly proud of them and want to thank our Land of Hope Education Officer Don Udowan for celebrating this day with them. Huge congratulations to all of them!

For the new school season, we're always in need of books, pencils, school uniforms, school sandals, socks, belts, school bags, calculators, pencil cases, notebooks, pencil sharpeners, highlighters, erasers, compass sets, and folders. Through your continuous donations, we're able to supply the children with everything they need for their education. We cannot thank you enough for that.

We're forever grateful for your help.

#childrennotwitches

Samuel playing the drums

Esther, Imoh, Imaobong, Saviour and Godspower

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Mar 25, 2021
Happy endings and unwavering hope

By Mette Thomsen | Project Leader

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