SechildVision
Improved well-being of vulnerable children and their caregivers in the society.
About SECHILD
It began with two children.
Kawan and Aondofa went searching for therapy, support, and understanding for their two children with cerebral palsy. When they could not find the care their family needed, they created it for others. On January 6, 2011, SECHILD was born.
Their legacy
Meet Sedoo and Aondofa
Their lives changed their family forever. When Kawan and Aondofa could not find the care their children needed, they created the support system they wished had existed—and named it for their daughter, Sedoo.
Their complete story is one of love tested, faith refined, grief carried, and hope transformed into a home for other children.
Who we are
The Sedoo Initiative for Children with Special Needs
SECHILD is a not-for-profit, community-driven development and non-governmental charitable organization established on January 6, 2011. We are committed to an often neglected group within Nigerian society: vulnerable children and persons with special needs and disabilities.
Our programs focus on improving the lives of children with special needs — particularly children with cerebral palsy — through residential care, physiotherapy and occupational therapy, counseling, advocacy, and training for children, their parents, and their caregivers.
Mission & vision
What we’re working toward
Mission
To collaborate with partners in addressing the needs of vulnerable children while promoting their rights.
Slogan
“Love for the Unique Child”
What we believe
Five things we won’t compromise on
- Children first, always.
Every decision starts with one question: is this best for the child? Budgets, partners, and plans come after.
- Families walk this road with us.
We support parents and caregivers with counseling and training, because a child's strongest therapy team is a supported family.
- Ability over disability.
We measure children by what they can do — and then help them do more. Every milestone is celebrated.
- Community-driven, always accountable.
We are rooted in our community and answerable to it. Every gift is receipted and every kobo accounted for.
- Dignity in every photo and story.
We tell stories with consent, never for pity. Children are heroes of their own stories, not props in ours.
Where we are
Visit us in Lugbe
Our residential care and therapy center is at Light Gold Estate Phase 4, Lugbe, in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory. Because our children live with us, we are open 24 hours — and a phone call away, any day.
Learn more
Governance, history, and how we work
Our Story
The family journey of love, loss, and purpose that gave birth to SECHILD.
Read more →Strategic Plan
Where we're focused, and where we're headed next.
Read more →Our Team
The people delivering care and therapy every day.
Read more →Board of Trustees
Governance and strategic oversight.
Read more →Reports
Our annual reports and programmatic updates.
Read more →Policies
Safeguarding, privacy, and governance policies.
Read more →Organogram
How SECHILD is structured and organized.
Read more →Our story is still being written.
Join the chapter where every child with special needs in Nigeria is cared for, supported, and seen.