My name is Semiye
Michael. I have a team that travels to the remotest villages in FCT Nigeria to
write the unwritten stories of children with no access to formal education. We
come back to the city to solicit fund from friends and families to educate
these children.
The
state of human life in most of the villages we visit is nearly unbearable,
leaving one to keep wandering about the wonders of God in keeping those living
there. No access road, no portable water, no good food nor any modern life
support facility. Sadly, children in these rural villages yet don’t have access
to formal education because of the high level of poverty and illiteracy that
are visible in these villages. Parents here will not for any reason want their
kids go to school talk less of paying a penny as school fees.
The
presence of #OneKidProject in these
communities has brought about a considerable level of improvement. I must also
confess to you that we are not near any pass mark as hundreds of these kids may
never be able to go to school if no one will care to show kindness unto them.
This also explain reasons why we embark
on this project.
How I came in contact
with this whole idea;
While serving as a
field enumerator with IFDC Nigeria in 2013, I worked with rural farmers for
fertilizer and input supply. I visited villages with high children population
but lack access to formal education. I spoke with parents and community leaders
about my observation and discovered that some of them lack interest while
majority suffers from intense poverty. Iwas touched to my blood but was also
scared because the terrain it’s a complete bundle of terrible challenges. But I
started sharing passionate stories of these children on my Facebook wall,
friends showed interest and One Kid Project team was built.
Challenges;
With 50 kids already
enjoying One Kid educational project, it is a breakthrough. On language, I
cannot speak nor do I understand Hausa or Gbagyi; which are the only languages
spoken in FCT villages. Most villages are surrounded by rivers, so accessing
these villages especially during raining seasons appears difficult. The
difficulties surrounding working in these villages discourages community workers
from attempting to visit and help in any way, so getting people on my team
remain an issue.
Some of these villages are currently
under infectious attack. The children now have Schistosomiasis (Bilhazia). This
infection causes its victim to urinate and stool drops of blood and if not
promptly treated, it can affect vital body organs like the kidney, liver,
urethra which often leads to death. This in infection is a product of
contaminated water. These villages live purely on stream water that also serves
the Agoi people and their cattle. The simplest solution to this attack is
provision of portable water; at least one borehole.
It
is our collective responsibilities to rise up and help in whatever way
possible. The common advice of reporting to government for action is obviously
not a way out. These villages are all in the Federal Capital Territory and not
Sokoto or Kebbi. How close should a place then be to the central government? We
are no longer the leaders of tomorrow, our leadership role start from what we
are ready to sacrifice for, inclusive human development.
· Help
us train a child for one whole year at #5000 only or help recommend our project
for possible funding. Donation to cover;
1.
Tuition fee 2. School uniform 3. School materials: Bag, sandal, books, math set, pencil and
biro
· You can donate school materials for
these kids as well.
· We also believe we can make little
contribution to sink one Borehole at least in one or two years to save lives.
Feel
free to contact us through this platform or contact us through;
234-806-761-6185
Thank you ooooo
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