Overview

Caring for Orphaned and Vulnerable Children is one of the major concerns of PFF. It forms part of the PFF Humanitarian Care Program. Children made vulnerable by the death of one or both parents or the lack of care and support by any parent or guardian because of a diverse mix of health, economic of social factors need all the help they can get. At PFF, we are committed to intervening in ameliorating the circumstances of such children. Our strategy is to work with both institionalized and non-institutionalized OVCs whereby we will delivered targeted support using the 6+1 Core Programe Area Framework.

Pilot Intervention: Support to Shining Star Orphanage, Lugbe Abuja.

As part of Prince Fadipe Foundation intervention activities, PFF started working with Shining Start Orphanage Home in Abuja, Nigeria. The Orphanage Home is located in Lugbe, one of the suburbs of the Federal Capital Territory and currently accommodates over 35 orphans under the guardianship of Mrs. Hannah Emeh.

During the 2019 Christmas season, PFF conducted a pilot intervention focused on Food & Nutrition, one of the 6+1 core areas in OVC Care. PFF mobilized friends to deliver groceries to these children in celebration of Christmas during the festive period in 2019. A prayer session was performed by one of the Board of Trustee (Mrs. Remilekun Fadipe) with the children.

Future Plans

PFF has sustained its engagement with the Orphanage after the pilot intervention. The foundation recognizes the need for holistic and continuous support for these children. PFF intends to intervene in all 6+1 thematic areas of OVC care – food/nutrition, shelter and care, protection, health care, psychosocial support & education + Household Economic Strengthening – and intends to include more orphanages into the program. and as such using this medium to also appeal to the philanthropist out there to consider an offer of kindness towards the sustainability of these children.

Partnership Intervention

To sustain the support, we are seeking partners who have an interest in being part of OVC care and support. Alternatively, intending partners could reach out directly to the Orphanage. Interested persons and organizations could contact the following address;

Shining Star Orphanage Home

Angwan Dutse, Beside Mai Angwa
Back of New Site, Federal Housing Estate
Lugbe, Abuja., Nigeria.

Contact number: +2348110455362 or +2347053766951

Below are some pictures from our visit to Shining Star Orphanage Home in December, 2019.