Nigeria is home to one of the largest populations of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Africa. Among them, millions are children — children who have been forced to flee their homes, their schools, and their communities due to conflict, climate events, and instability.
For these children, the right to education — enshrined in national and international law — remains a broken promise. Overcrowded camps, under-resourced schools, and a lack of trained teachers create an education crisis within a humanitarian crisis.
According to UNICEF, over 10 million children in Nigeria are out of school — the highest number in the world. Among displaced children, the numbers are even more alarming. Many have been out of school for years, with no clear pathway to return.
We started with a simple conviction: every child deserves to learn. From that belief, we built a free elementary school in the IDP camp at Durumi, Abuja — serving over 300 children with quality, trauma-informed education.
But we didn't stop at classrooms. We created the Feeding Futures program so children wouldn't have to choose between food and learning. We launched the Adopt a Teacher initiative so educators could sustain their vital work. We developed the Karatu Mobile App so learning could happen anywhere, anytime.
Bridging the education gap for displaced children requires more than good intentions — it requires sustained investment, innovative solutions, and unwavering commitment. It requires people and organizations who believe that displacement should never define destiny.
We invite you to be part of this solution. Whether through donations, volunteering, or advocacy, your contribution can help ensure that every displaced child in Nigeria has access to the education they deserve.