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Introduction: In Nigeria, a country with a rich cultural heritage and vast potential, there exists a group of children who are often overlooked and forgotten – the helpless, homeless, sick, and orphaned children. These children face numerous challenges and obstacles in navigating their lives and securing a promising future. However, by extending a helping hand and providing them with the necessary support and opportunities, we can empower these children and pave the way for a brighter tomorrow. This article aims to shed light on the plight of these vulnerable children and emphasize the importance of collective efforts to build a better future for them. 1. The Plight of Helpless Children: In Nigeria, thousands of children find themselves in desperate situations, lacking basic necessities and a stable home environment. These helpless children often lack access to education, healthcare, and proper nutrition, hindering their overall development and potential. Many of them are forced to live on the streets, exposed to various dangers and risks, including exploitation, abuse, and trafficking. 2. Homeless Children: A Cry for Shelter and Stability: Homelessness is a harsh reality faced by countless children in Nigeria. Without a safe and secure place to call home, these children are constantly exposed to the harsh elements, violence, and exploitation. Providing them with shelter, whether through temporary housing or foster care, is crucial in offering them stability and a sense of belonging. 3. The Plight of Sick Children and Girls: Sickness further compounds the challenges faced by vulnerable children. Many children in Nigeria suffer from preventable and treatable illnesses, which, if left unaddressed, can have lifelong consequences. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e5JjFW3j Support: Let's help and support by donating - +234-811-444-5500 or vist https://lnkd.in/eZBsCEWD #ChildrenDeserveBetter #NoChildHungry #noblewomen_help #noblewomenhelpcentre #noblewomenhelpcenter #VolunteerWithUs #MakeADifference #childrensupport #womensupportingwomen

But national data shows the number of children aged 14 and under taking their own lives has increased over the past decade, reaching a record high in 2021.  'No-one wants to bury their child' 'The Aboriginal industry' Tonii Wajayi Skeen advocates for youth services on several government consultation committees. She says increased accountability is needed to ensure organisations are delivering outcomes. "We've got a big industry here in the Kimberley, and sometimes it feels like it's based on the suffering and the misery of Aboriginal people," she reflects. "We have a lot of money coming in — we can't keep crying for more money — but we need to do things differently by involving young people in terms of how decisions are being made. "What I see are things that are working, or have the potential to work, but are not getting appropriately resourced." One example is the Yiriman project, which runs on-country camps for at-risk children. The 2019 coroner's report recommended the project be funded to expand and ensure long-term viability. It has since been funded to complete a business case but continues to operate on minimal resourcing in the Fitzroy Valley. For now, the questions posed in the coroner's opening address remain as relevant as ever: "Dozens of reports, thousands of pages and hundreds of recommendations, yet the problem remains — too many Aboriginal children and young people are taking their lives. "Why has it got to this? "Is it now time to accept that a radically different approach needs to be taken that prioritises the safety and protection of vulnerable children above everything else? "If ever there was a time for change, it is now." ==> The same solution will work here, as I recommended for adoption by the Australian High Commission and our security partnership with PNG. Establish a performance baseline and benchmark to identify what works and what does not work. The comment above about the Yiriman on-country camps for at-risk children resonates with me. There's an Aboriginal-owned farm with 7 kilometers of river frontage near Swan Hill. An Aboriginal man told me a couple of years ago how spending time there on country turned his life around. I also note that it is the recommendation of Federal Queensland MP, Bob Katter. For more than a hundred and fifty years, Aboriginal people on country has been a solution to trauma. Since the days of the Framingham Station and for thousands of years before non-indigenous arrival. To my mind, ending the suicide of children has to be a number 1 priority. ==> Establish a procurement baseline and then benchmark to find solutions that deliver the best outcomes. Writing reports does not deliver outcomes for Aboriginal children! It delivers income for Wontoks of Liberal and Labor Party politicians! https://lnkd.in/ghCYEJaN . ==> See "I want results" (PNG trade minister) - https://lnkd.in/g7FWkybk .

ᴍɪꜱꜱɪᴏɴ ᴏᴠᴇʀ ᴡᴇᴇᴋᴇɴᴅ ✨ This is how our weekends are spent when we have a mission bigger than us driving us_ strategizing! Our initiative geared towards fostering emotional wellbeing of children living in orphanages will kick off in 3 phases: Firstly, I would author a book that would serve as a soothing message of resilience, hope, and limitless possibilities. This masterpiece would be given to every Nigerian child (aged 12-17 years) living in an orphanage, totally free. Secondly, our organization would enlist volunteer counselors and assign them to orphanages. This would ensure that the caregivers know who to talk to when they notice a child is exhibiting symptoms of emotional and behavioral difficulties. Thirdly, we would partner with other NGOs who train youths to bring these empowerment programs to teenagers living in orphanages. This component was added because when we exert ourselves in meaningful and productive pursuits, it boosts our self-efficacy and self-esteem. It gives us the permission to look beyond our present circumstances towards a future of endless possibilities! This is just the beginning! Beyond the government, what can you and I do to make living more comfortable for vulnerable individuals? #DataDrivenChange #ResearchToAction #DataScienceForSocialGood #EvidenceBasedImpact #ChildrensWellbeing #DataMeetsMentalHealth

"Why did I choose to help set up Butterfly Foundation for Peace? To give hope to people who have literally lost hope…” The time I spent in Malawi last year was life changing for multiple reasons. Every day, I was inspired by the amazing people I was lucky enough to meet, all of whom were working tirelessly to help those impacted by disasters and poverty in whatever way they could. None were more dedicated to their vital work than Andrew and David, co-founders and directors of The Butterfly Foundation for Peace, an organisation supporting street children in Blantyre through a unique, child-focused programme that aims not just to make a material difference in the children's life, but to support their emotional and social growth in order to set them up for a successful adulthood. Please do read about the incredible work of The Butterfly Foundation, and support them if you can. Andrew, a former street-child himself, has built a haven for children living on the streets in his small corner of Blantyre. Getting the chance to visit was an incredibly moving and powerful experience. As David, co-founder and CEO, explained to me: “We want to help give these kids the skills to feel like they are valued in the world. Rebuild social connections with their families and with each other. Make them feel confident they can achieve what they want to. So many of the street kids you see develop drug problems or get into crime because they think that’s all they have. Andrew is evidence that that is not the case. It just takes the right support. We need to figure out what the right support looks like.” And figuring that out requires trying something different and new. Something that The Butterfly Foundation for Peace is doing every day. https://lnkd.in/e9juqDd6

Orphanages are tearing families apart, breaking down communities, and ultimately damaging the very children they claim to protect. Despite the undeniable harm they cause, orphanages continue to be established and run in Kenya, at a tremendous cost to both children’s well-being and the nation as a whole.  I understand that change is difficult and unsettling. Orphanages have become far too common, while alternatives remain scarce. For many, they seem like the ‘natural’ solution when families are in crisis. Yet, this couldn’t be further from the truth. I believe that deep down, most people genuinely want what’s best for children. The widespread financial support for orphanages shows how strong our desire is to protect them. But it’s time to reconsider where that support is going. We must shift our focus and resources toward family-based care, which is more cost-effective and far healthier for children. There are better solutions, ones that need to be understood, promoted, and invested in. By redirecting our efforts away from institutional care, we can reunite families, restore communities, and build a brighter future the children. Let’s make the change—because every child deserves to grow up in a loving family.

🆘 Report: Europe faces growing crisis of #homeless #children due to insufficient #housing, rising #inequality and increasing #poverty According to a report by the European Federation of National Organisations Working with the Homeless (FEANTSA) and the Abbe Pierre Foundation, over 399,561 children across the European Union and the UK are without a home. 🆘 #Health and #education at risk: Homeless children face significant challenges in accessing health care, often suffering from conditions like asthma and allergies due to their living environments. 🆘 “Living in such conditions severely impacts their health, educational opportunities, and overall development. The instability of #homelessness can lead to long-term damage to their physical and #MentalHealth, school performance, and future prospects,” Rocío Urías Martínez of FEANTSA | Freek Spinnewijn

During colonialism, the colonizer brought a model of structure that was an orphanage. This took children away from the extended family and moved them into an institution. Here, they had no support where they could learn their culture and traditions, languages, etc. The children ended up being stripped of their identity as they did not have connection with what was passed within their communities. Children in orphanages ended up growing in institutions that were European based and had nothing to do with African culture. When they become adults, they struggle with identity crisis as they do not know how to adjust in the larger society. There are many negative implications of these orphanages. Some are used to solicit funds, abuse children, children lack the emotional and social support structure. Recently, in an attempt to revive the system, the closest family member is taken to be the caregiver. It is known that despite the fact that children outside may lack economic support such as food they would have received in the orphanages, at least there is emotional support they receive from being with their family members. The child grows up knowing they have other people around them who they are related to. Some homes take boys only or girls only which separates children from their families if they were siblings. This affects children as they lack the emotional support they would have received from each other in these institutions. Ensuring that orphans stay linked with other family members will prevent so many issues we have socially.

At Friends Under One Sun, we believe that every child, regardless of where they are born, deserves the right to a happy and healthy childhood. Recently, we were inspired by a powerful message from Save the Children Australia that emphasizes the fundamental right of every child to laugh and live joyfully. In their recent LinkedIn post, Save the Children Australia highlights the importance of laughter and joy in a child’s life. They remind us that these moments of happiness are not just about play—they are crucial for a child’s emotional and mental well-being. Unfortunately, many children in rural Uganda are deprived of these simple joys due to the lack of basic health care and resources. Continue our mission with this link. https://rb.gy/a8d8pk Read more about Save the Children Australia’s inspiring message here. https://shorturl.at/AWPZH #EveryChildMatters #ChildrensHealth #HealthForAll #UniversalHealthCare #RightToHealth #SaveTheChildren #HealthCareForAll #ProtectOurChildren #HealthyKids #GlobalHealth #FUOS #SupportTheCause #SupportTheCause #CommunityHealth #TogetherForHealth #ActForChange #GlobalCommunity #MakeADifference #HelpChildrenThrive #JoinTheMovement #ImpactfulChange #HopeForTheFuture #NonprofitWork #VolunteerForChange