By Abiodun JIMOH
To commemorate Children’s Day 2026, the Street Child Care and Welfare Initiative (SCCWI), with the support of partners, donors, and volunteers, provided free meals and drinking water to over 3,000 vulnerable children and persons with disabilities (PWDs) living in slums, underserved communities, and on the streets of Lagos and parts of Ogun State.
The outreach was carried out under SCCWI’s Feed The Children Project, an annual initiative launched in 2020 to address child hunger, malnutrition, and neglect among vulnerable children. Over the years, the project has continued to provide nourishment, hope, and social support to children who are often overlooked.
This year’s intervention mobilized over 30 volunteers from Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, and Osun States, who dedicated between five hours and three days of volunteer service to reach vulnerable populations across Oko Agbon, Ikorodu, the IDP Camp at Igbo Efon, Lekki, Oshodi, Mushin, Ologo Otto Slum, Oko Baba, Yaba, and selected communities in Ogun State.
Speaking on the initiative, SCCWI reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive regardless of their circumstances.”We believe no child should go hungry. Through the Feed The Children Project, we are not only providing meals but also restoring hope and reminding vulnerable children that they are valued and cared for,” the organization stated.
The impact of the outreach was evident in the reactions of beneficiaries and community members.One young beneficiary simply said, “Thank you for the food. I am happy today.”A community leader expressed appreciation, noting that “programmes like this bring relief to families and children who struggle daily to meet their basic needs.”Another volunteer shared, “The smiles on the children’s faces made every minute of our service worthwhile.
It was a humbling experience.”While celebrating the success of the 2026 edition, SCCWI acknowledges that much more remains to be done and remains committed to partnering with individuals, organizations, and government agencies to improve the welfare and future of vulnerable children across Nigeria.SCCWI extends its sincere appreciation to all donors, volunteers, partners, and supporters whose generosity made this year’s outreach possible.About SCCWIStreet Child Care and Welfare Initiative (SCCWI) is a registered non-governmental organization that caters to children in street situation, child labour and child trafficking.
The NGO is dedicated to rescuing, nurturing, rehabilitating, and reintegrating vulnerable children through access to shelter, education, healthcare, food, and social support. The organization works to promote and protect the rights and well-being of vulnerable children through sustainable community-based interventions.
