Children’s Day 2026: SCCWI feeds over 3,000 vulnerable children and persons with disabilities
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.
Ms Comfort Onyanta Alli, Project Director, SCCWI disclosed this to newsmen in Lagos on Saturday
She said that 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” she said.
Speaking on the initiative, Alli said 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.
Alli said that SCCWI extends its sincere appreciation to all donors, volunteers, partners, and supporters whose generosity made this year’s outreach possible.
