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  • 28
  • Feb

Transforming Lives on the Streets of Kano

The Boy Child Advancement and Protection Foundation is making a difference in the lives of vulnerable street children in Kano State, Nigeria.

A Story of Hope:
A young boy, found alone and disoriented, was enrolled in the Foundation's Carpentry Training Program after attempts to locate his family were unsuccessful.

This led to Street Child Rehabilitation and Carpentry Training Initiative which is making Difference in Kano State.

The Boy Child Advancement and Protection Foundation has launched a rehabilitation program for vulnerable street children in Kano State, Nigeria. The initiative provides shelter, feeding support, and vocational training in carpentry to empower these children with employable skills.

Program Highlights includes 

  • 30 children enrolled.Currently receiving structured training in carpentry work, including basic woodworking, safety practices, tool handling, and creative construction.
  • Shelter and feeding support:Provided daily to ensure the children's basic needs are met.
  • Skills offered:Carpentry, safety training, and behavioral counseling to equip children with essential life skills.
  • Long-term goal:Reintegration into society through skill-based employment or entrepreneurship.

Success Story
A young boy, found loitering and disoriented in an area far from the city center, was integrated into the program after attempts to locate his family were unsuccessful.
While addressing the public in his private capacity as the program director (Kano State) Abba Muhammed Sharubutu solicited 

  • Increased support: From government and private sector to scale the program.
  • Child identification unit: Establishment of a unit in partnership with local authorities.
  • Expansion of training centers: To accommodate more children across Kano and neighboring regions 

This initiative highlights the urgent need for structured intervention programs that support vulnerable children, especially those displaced or without family support. The Boy Child Advancement and Protection Foundation remains committed to ensuring that no child is left behind.