Rescued and Restored: 11 More Children Find Home

Abandoned. Abused. Hungry. Homeless. Exploited. These were once the painful realities of the 11 children who joined our family in the first half of this year. Each child carries a unique story and a silent cry for help.

One unforgettable moment unfolded in February, deep within the chaos of Ibadan’s largest market. There, we found the Ajayi siblings unkempt, roaming and begging just to survive. Amid the bustling of the market, their silent cries were easy to miss. But to those willing to look closely, they were loud and heartbreaking.

Rescuing them wasn’t easy. We faced resistance from those who profited off their suffering, people who saw them as economic tools rather than children. Side by side with law enforcement, we fought to bring them to safety. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Oyo State Ministry of Women and Social Inclusion and law enforcement, the three siblings were rescued from the grip of modern-day slavery.

Today, they live in safety. They have a warm bed, nourishing meals, clean clothes, access to education and a chance to simply be children again. They laugh. They learn. They heal. And every night, they sleep peacefully under a roof called home.

Then there’s Femi, a young boy who had been out of school for over 10 years. After losing his mother, his father abandoned him on the streets of Lagos and returned to Delta State. Femi survived by doing odd jobs: cleaning bakeries, working on construction sites, sleeping wherever nightfall found him. Today, Femi has a safe bed, regular meals, and something he never imagined he would have - the promise of an education.

And Sarah.

Born to a single mother who later remarried, Sarah was not welcome in her mother’s new home. She was handed off to an “aunty from the city,” and from there, passed from one household to another. She became a domestic slave caring for children and elderly, hawking on the streets, often going hungry.

Each morning, as other children walked to school, Sarah stood by the roadside, watching them pass by, longing for a life she believed was beyond her reach.

These are just a few of the many stories that show why this work matters. Thanks to your support, we continue to rescue children and restore hope. Together, we are giving them the one thing every child deserves - a chance to live and thrive.