Child Protection Nigeria Project #58819

Therapy for 50 Children with Disability in Nigeria

by The Sedoo Init. for Children with Special Needs

Therapy for 50 Children with Disability in Nigeria

Project Report | Jun 13, 2025
QUARTERLY REPORT

By Kawan Aondofa-Anjira | Project Leader

Dear Valued partner

At SECHILD Center, we are dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing environment for children in Nigeria living with Cerebral Palsy (CP) many of whom have endured years of abandonment, neglect, and malnutrition.

Since our founding in 2011, inspired by the personal journey of our founder and her daughter Sedoo, SECHILD has grown from a small initiative into a trusted refuge for some of the most vulnerable children. What started as a response to one child’s needs has blossomed into a movement of care, inclusion, and transformation. For more than 12 years, we have provided a full range of services that meet not only the physical but also the emotional and developmental needs of children with CP. These include daily therapy, nutritious meals, clothing, education support, psychosocial care, and opportunities for play and social interaction. over 50 children have found stability, healingWith your continued support, we hope to reach even more children who are waiting for a place to belong. Together, we can offer them more than services we can offer them a future.This quarter, SECHILD has continued to provide life-changing therapy services to children with disabilities, while also piloting an innovative parent support initiative. Your contributions have helped us sustain both therapeutic care and family empowerment.

Key Activities 1. Ongoing Therapy Services

We continued delivering essential physical and occupational therapy to the children enrolled in our program. Each child receives tailored support based on their unique needs, with sessions carried out regularly at our therapy center.

While exact figures fluctuate due to varying attendance and individual care plans, therapy sessions remained active and consistent throughout the quarter. The feedback from parents and caregivers has been overwhelmingly positive, with many reporting noticeable improvements in their children's mobility, coordination, and daily functioning.

2. Parent Support Loan Scheme

To address the economic challenges faced by caregivers, we launched a small-scale Parent Support Loan Scheme this quarter. This initiative provided interest-free loans to four parents of children in our program. The aim is to support their livelihoods and ensure they can continue to prioritize their children's health.

Number of parents supported: 4
Loan use: Small business support
Repayment model: Interest, weekly repayment terms

One mother used the loan to expand her petty trading business and shared that the additional income now allows her to consistently bring her child for therapy and buy supplemental nutrition.

Highlights

Parents have reported better engagement with therapy sessions thanks to reduced financial stress.
Children are making steady progress with therapy, as observed in our routine reviews.
The parent loan initiative shows promise as a sustainable model for supporting therapy continuity.

Challenges

The loan scheme is limited by available funding; demand from other parents is increasing.
More funds for sustainability

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Feb 12, 2025
PROGRESS ON PROJECT FOR THERAPY FOR 50 CHILDREN

By Kawan-Aondofa-Anjira | President

Dear valued donors,

We are moved to give you report from SECHILD’s project aimed at providing therapy and residential care for 50 children with disabilities in Nigeria. Your support has enabled us to make incredible impact in delivering effective therapy sessions that are saving the children and helping them get better.

KEY ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Physiotherapy Sessions: Our intensive therapy sessions have shown evident result in the lives of our children. We have continously conducted physical therapy by massaging and stretching of their joints, this helps to relieve pain and enhace mobility.

Occupational Therapy Sessions: Through tailored occupational therapy, we have witnessed children taking their first steps towards independence, as a result of this, some of our children like Mmesoma, Fashimana and they have improved greatly by eating, sitting, standing and even walking independently. Seeing the children’s face light up with joy as they experience newfound mobility is a testament to the power of your support.

Residency Care: In addition to therapy sessions, we have admitted one child within this period and cared for 30. These children receive round-the-clock support and a conducive environment for their overall development. They also had the opportunity to go home to their families for the holidays, this break helps to foster family bonds.

Individual Progress: An inspiring success story is that of Favour Nyoo, who despite her having multiple disabilities, which includes hearing and seeing impaired with CP, is now struggling to move on her own under the supervision of her caregivers. This remarkable progress is a beacon of hope, illustrating what love, care, and dedicated therapy can achieve.

Also, the caregivers have been providing the basic in-house therapy sessions for the children, in order to maintain the improvements.

These stories are a reflection of the impact of our therapy programs. The progress made by these children shows the vital importance of our mission to provide comprehensive care and support to children with special needs. Each step forward is a victory not just for the child but for their families and for all of us who believe in their potential.

Your continued support is the cornerstone of our success. With your help, we can extend our reach, improve the quality of life for more children and bring hope to countless families. Together, we are not just supporting a cause, we are building a community of compassion and transformation.

Thank you for believing in our mission and for being a crucial part of our journey.

With heartfelt gratitude,

The SECHILD Team

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Oct 21, 2024
REPORT ON PROVIDING THERAPY AND RESIDENTIAL CARE

By KAWAN AONDOFA | PROJECT LEADER

PICTURES FROM THERAPY SESSIONS

Dear valued donors,

KEY ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Physiotherapy Sessions: Our intensive therapy sessions have shown evident result in the lives of our children. A heartwarming success story is that of Mmesoma who, after much perseverance, now has the sense of holding things and mobility with support. This achievement is more than just physical progress, it represents hope and a future filled with possibilities.

Occupational Therapy Sessions: Through tailored occupational therapy, we have witnessed children taking their first steps towards independence, as a result of this, some of our children have improved greatly by eating, sitting, standing and even walking independently. Seeing the children’s face light up with joy as they experience newfound mobility is a testament to the power of your support.

Residency Care: In addition to therapy sessions, we have admitted three children within this period and cared for 35. These children receive round-the-clock support and a conducive environment for their overall development.

Individual Progress: Another inspiring story is of Precious Mentor, following from her previous development, Precious now responds very well to occupational therapy, the physiotherapist stated that in the early sessions of the therapy, she would cry through it but recently she has improved positively. This remarkable progress is a beacon of hope, illustrating what love, care, and dedicated therapy can achieve.

Also, the caregivers have been providing the basic in-house therapy sessions for the children, in order to maintain the improvements.

Thank you for believing in our mission and for being a crucial part of our journey.

With heartfelt gratitude,

The SECHILD Team

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