Family Care Association Nigeria
Project Managers: Joshua Kempeneer, Rima Parker and Elene Rich
Family Care Association, registered with the Nigerian Corporate Commission, is active in over 25 States throughout Nigeria, their humanitarian activities targeting the economically challenged, less privileged and usually rural indigenes of Nigeria. Their national programs and goals include:
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Strengthening the Health Infrastructure
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Sustainable Development
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Educational Development
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Vocational Training
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Community and Orphanage Support
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Emergency Disaster Relief
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Lagos, Nigeria
For years, FCF Project Partner Family Care Association Nigeria has undertaken extensive medical programs throughout most of the country of Nigeria. In late 2009 Family Care undertook a two-year Malaria Control and Prevention program in 7 States, which is coupled with a Free Rural Medical Aid program.
Family Care recognizes that young people and their communities can and should take active roles in shaping their world. To ensure future sustainability and economic empowerment, knowledge networks are a crucial part in training young people and communities in network research and communications, and micro credit schemes.
The Family Care Clinic in Ikota community of Lagos State is a pilot health initiative by Family Care Association, and serves as a primary health care center including consultation, HIV/AIDS screening and awareness, a pharmacy and out patient ward.
Amongst Family Care’s programs is free health care and consultation, which is provided to thousands nationwide who otherwise would not have an opportunity to receive such treatment. Adding to our health care efforts we have partnered with several rural clinics and endeavors that attend to the health care needs of the local populace.
Family Care has also pioneered similar, though smaller, Health Care Initiatives that are aimed at a predetermined group of individuals, these programs being scaled down versions of the much larger Free Health Care Projects.
Very few HIV positive mothers from the underprivileged strata of society realize that there is a way to prevent the transmission of HIV/AIDS to their unborn children. Family Care works in partnership with a local NGO in south-western Nigeria, that works closely with mothers who have HIV/AIDS, including providing much needed emotional and physical support for their families and the children whose lives have been torn apart by the disease.
It has been proven time and time again that children who are given encouragement and confidence are motivated to excel. Unfortunately, many underprivileged children and young people in Nigeria don’t receive enough of these vital ingredients, and thus lack the motivation to reach their full potential. One of the aims of Family Care in all our programs, be they medically related, vocational, or educational, is to provide these motivational tools for whomever we assist.
Vocational training provides the knowledge and experience to be industrious and skilled. Family Care courses presently provide hundreds of teenagers and young adults with tutoring and hands-on experience in the vocation of their choice. Most of our training courses run fulltime, five days per week, with other courses scheduled after school hours, collaborating with scholastic education to give the less-privileged an easier start in life.
It is the firm belief of Family Care Association that an adequate education, from the foundation stages of early primary through to secondary and high school, sets the tone for success and productivity in adult life. We further stress the importance of quality care and input for children from all walks of life, regardless of social status, background, ability and physical or financial challenges.
Several poultry farms have been constructed around the country, each of these commencing operations after training for the recipients is concluded.
Over the years, Family Care Association has developed a range of capacity building initiatives that contribute to sustainable development. These initiatives teach knowledge and skills in business, research and communications, as well as strengthen the understanding of regional and sectarian considerations.
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