SAFE HOME 4 ORPHANS &VULNERABLE CHILDREN NIGERIA

On May 23, 2024, one of the children previously cleared for adoption appeared in court. The magistrate ordered the ministry officer and the social worker to hand her over to her adoptive parents after completing the necessary investigation. As a result, the remaining number of children in HRHF is now six.

On May 27, 2024, the children's school organized an excursion in celebration of Children's Day. The children returned with sweets, drinks, food, and gifts, including a backpack and a towel for each child.

On May 30, 2024, one of the children appeared in court, where the judge ordered a DNA test to be conducted, under court supervision, on both the woman claiming to be his grandmother and the boy. On the same day, the court also issued an order to bring a young girl into our care for shelter. She was removed from another home due to signs of neglect. She was promptly taken to the clinic for a medical checkup, which confirmed she was in good health. She was provided with multivitamins and paracetamol.

This decision by the judge to entrust the little girl in our care reflects our commitment and dedication to the children we support. The addition of the young girl has now increased the number of children under our care to seven.

On June 3, 2024, the child of one of our donors celebrated his birthday with the children at our home. The children enjoyed games, dancing, and festivities with the birthday boy. Many gifts and food items were shared with the children, adding to the joyful occasion.

The children observed the Salah break on June 17th and 18th, 2024 and returned to school on June 19th, 2024.

On June 26, 2024, O. went for a DNA test at a forensic lab designated by the state government.

To stay current, our social worker attended the SWIPI training at the First Lady’s office on July 3, 2024, which was themed “Child Rights Laws.”

On July 4, three of the children appeared in court, where their care order was extended until October 17, 2024.

On July 19, 2024, six of the children attended and participated in their school's end-of-session graduation party. It was a festive occasion! Two of the children graduated from lower primary to upper primary on this day.

A.'s care order was extended until October 30, 2024, due to the nationwide protest on August 1, 2024. O.'s DNA result hearing, initially scheduled for August 15, was postponed to October 3, 2024, as the magistrate was on leave.

On August 20, 2024, the social worker from our home attended the SWIPI training at the First Lady’s office. The training focused on “Quality Control and Standards in Caregiving.”

On August 24, 2024, the children went on a field trip to Akoko Farm with all the staff. They had the chance to see various livestock, including chickens, hens, cattle, pigs, goats, and horses. They were thrilled to see the live animals up close and thoroughly enjoyed the outing away from home.

The children temporarily left the home from September 4th to 6th, 2024, for fumigation activities. New mattresses and furniture were brought into the home on September 7th. The children returned back to school on September 9th, 2024.

On September 15th, the social worker, caregiver, and a few children represented the home at the annual "Back to School" empowerment program organized by His Glory Foundation, where they received school supplies and two cartons of noodles. The children also observed the Eid el-Maulud celebration on September 16th, 2024.

RCCG Corner Stone Parish, Oshodi, visited the home on September 21st and donated a bag of rice and two cartons of noodles. Later, on September 27th, RCCG Shepherd’s Gate Parish, Ikola, visited and donated biscuits, sweets, and a carton of noodles.

We would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to all our donors. Your care and unwavering support mean so much to us. Thank you!