The True Cost of Dropping Out, And It’s Not Just Academic
When a child drops out of school, the immediate consequence seems obvious—missed academic milestones. But what many fail to see are the hidden, long-term effects that ripple through the rest of their life. In Nigeria, where the dropout rate is rising in both rural and...
What It Takes to Raise a Child in Nigeria, And Why No One Should Do It Alone
In Nigeria, raising a child is not a small task. From navigating school fees and moral development to protecting them from social vices, parenting today feels like a full-time, emotionally taxing job. And it is. The real tragedy? Many parents are doing it alone. 1....
The Cost of Silence: Why we can’t keep ignoring the children in the Shadows.
Not all children cry out for help. Some learn to keep quiet. They don’t raise their hands in class because they’ve stopped going. They don’t ask questions because they’ve learned nobody listens. They don’t dream anymore, because life hasn’t given them room to. But...
How Unseen Health Battles Steal a Child’s Right to Learn
When we talk about education, we often think of classrooms and textbooks. But for many children, especially in underserved areas, silent health struggles make learning almost impossible. A child with a painful toothache, blurry vision, or constant fatigue may sit in...
The Psychological Impact of Lack
When children lack basic necessity, whether books, food, or safe environments, the impact goes beyond physical needs. The emotional and psychological toll is often invisible but deeply damaging. Children who don’t have what they need to succeed often feel left out,...