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.

We host programs for the sole purpose of fulfilling the right of every child—the right to have fun— through performances, games, parties, competitions, personal interaction and lots of laughter.

We thus provide opportunities for underprivileged children to partake of the same experiences as children from other strata of society. These are as varied as going to the cinema, amusement parks, being entertained by clowns and musicians, eating good healthy food, getting presents, winning prizes, dancing and having fun!

Our goal is to show children and young people—regardless of their background, religion or social status—that they are worth our time, investment and energy. They are worthy of being loved, respected and provided for. They are not looked down upon but have the same rights and potential as any child from any walk of life.

Orphanage Support
Family Care Association provides orphanages and community support to rural communities, homes for the aged, schools for the deaf, blind and dumb, orphanages and centers for street children in all four corners of Nigeria’s geographical layout. The support given is specifically catered to the needs of each center or community and some of the donations include: nutritional supplements/food, milk powder, infant formula, baby care items, clothing, household items, equipment, toys, shoes, etc.

The support distribution program is carried out in three steps: The first step involves locating and visiting care institutions and communities throughout Nigeria to determine the needs of each one. We initially assess whether the donated equipment and supplements will be used effectively to benefit the target residents. Secondly, we source the needed support from the local business community. Finally, we connect the donors to the recipients, so the donors see their sponsorship put to good use and the recipients receive support to meet their immediate needs.

The centers and communities that responsibly use the support given to them remain a part of our on-going supply and distribution network. These frequent checks on the responsible management and usage of donated items keep the orphanage and community support program effective and it enables us to continue to meet the immediate needs of the underprivileged.

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