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Encouraging Language and Communication Skills in Children

Language and communication skills are essential for the development, socialization and wellbeing of children, as well as  being a determinant of their success in the various careers they pursue in life. There’s a key difference however between the two skills. Language skills mainly focus on using a language correctly, which includes mastering vocabulary, grammar, syntax, …

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End Child Labour!

One out of ten children around the globe are victims of child labour. In low and middle income countries, the numbers are outrageous. Africa has an alarming statistic of over 72 million children who are engaged in hazardous activities that could be detrimental to their mental, physical, educational, and social well-being and development. This contravenes …

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How to support children with learning disabilities (as a parent and educator)

A learning disability is not a dead end. Children who learn and think differently can succeed in their academics, social relationships and career pursuit.  What is a Learning Disability? Learning Disabilities (Differences) are neurological disorders in children which may impair their ability to acquire, comprehend, use and retain verbal or nonverbal information.  As a result, …

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Baby Hope’s Incredible Transformation at Land of Hope

In the heart of Nigeria, amidst the lush landscapes of a village, a tiny one-year-old girl named Hope found herself fighting a battle no child should ever face. Rescued by the dedicated team at the African Children Aid Education and Development Foundation (ACAEDF), Hope’s story is a poignant reminder of resilience, compassion, and the harsh …

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Threads of Faith, Knots of Pain: Rita’s Odyssey Explores the Complicated Web of Superstition, Religion, and GBV

Rita’s story before, during and after rescue. Her transformation has been amazing. She is now an undergraduate studying at a Federal University in Nigeria.     Rita’s life took a dark turn when, due to financial constraints, attending primary school became an insurmountable challenge for her family. The situation worsened with her father’s arrest, leaving the …

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Superstition and Religion’s Contribution to GBV: Mary’s Story

Mary Odiong tells her story before, during and after rescue. She is now an undergraduate studying at a Federal University in Nigeria.   “I come from a family of three, though we were once more. Tragedy struck, claiming the lives of some, and leaving only three of us behind. However, another family member recently passed away, …

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Danish Ambassador Tours School Farm for School Meal Project Sites [PHOTOS]

The Danish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Sune Krogstrup on a tour of project sites used for the School Farm for School Meal (SF4SM) project. The SF4SM operates on a sustainable model whereby fallow plots of land lying unused across these schools are cultivated and the produce harvested is used to make rich meals for the …

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Danish Ambassador, UN Diplomats Visit Akwa Ibom to Inspect School Farm for School Meal Project [PHOTOS]

The Denmark Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Sune Krogstrup led a delegation of foreign dignitaries to inspect the School Farm for School Project  A delegation of several UN diplomats including the resident representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNPF) in Nigeria, Ms Elizabeth Ulla Muller, accompanied the Ambassador African Children’s Aid Education and Development Foundation’s …

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Project School Farm for School Meal (SF4SM) in Pictures and Videos

The pilot phase of the Project School Farm for School Meal (SF4SM) successfully came to an end with over 3000 children fed across nine public secondary schools.  Through the support of the Embassy of Denmark in Nigeria, we were able to implement and manage the project effectively.  Program SF4SM was designed innovatively to create a …

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