HALAL CHILDREN’S HOME, LUGBE AND LIFECAMP IN ABUJA
Our Children
We currently care for 43 children across our Abuja homes—12 older boys in Lugbe and 31 children (13 boys, 19 girls) in Life Camp. In 2024, three children were fostered, and one reunited with their family. Two of our children gained university admission—Bilkisu (University of Abuja, Business Administration) and Khalid (Federal University of Technology Minna, Mechanical Engineering). Additionally, three boys in SS3 will sit for WAEC & JAMB in 2025, and five children transitioned from primary to secondary school. Four children—Khadijah, Abdul Rahman, Zarah, and Asiya—are on scholarships at top schools.
Funding
Our home is supported through monthly member contributions (minimum ₦20,000), donations from philanthropists, educational sponsorships, and corporate partnerships with organizations like Brains and Hammers, Frazer Suites, MTN, and Knewrow.
2024 Activities
Key activities included monthly members’ meetings, the 7th yearly strategic retreat, and events such as the Brains & Minds Academy inter-house sports in March, the inaugural Ramadan Outreach, and the first town hall meeting in April. Other highlights were the Kaduna Home visit (May), online child preventive sexual education training (June), school graduations (July), and Bilkis’ graduation picnic (August). The Halal Youth Hub Boot Camp ran in August, offering courses in fashion design, shoe-making, and ICT. Efforts were made to partner with JAMB for a registration center annex. Additionally, events such as the First Widows Outreach (November), Musabaqah & Home Cleaning (December), and Sister Bose’s NGO launch marked the end of the year.
Challenges
Major challenges faced included limited access to corporate partnerships and foreign grants, the need for more male mentors, and the difficulty of adopting older children. There was also an increase in children needing safe shelter, but fewer were allocated by authorities despite the growing number of vulnerable children on the streets. Other concerns included maintaining the homes and ensuring sustainable funding.
Future Plans
The organization aims to complete the Brain & Minds Academy building, expand into skills acquisition as an income-generating initiative, and increase investments for sustainability. Future projects include economic empowerment for widows, expanding to all six geopolitical zones in Nigeria, and developing programs for physically challenged children. Plans also include launching the Halal Group, which will comprise the Halal Old People’s Home, Halal Care Hospice, and Halal Food Center for the Poor.
HALAL CHILDREN’S HOME, KADUNA
Our Home
The Kaduna Home currently cares for 7 children, aged 4 months to 3 years. The home is managed by 7 staff members, including a supervisor, 1 live-in nanny, 3 additional nannies, and 2 security guards.
2024 Activities
Key activities included monthly meetings, participation in the 7th yearly strategic retreat, and outreach efforts such as introducing Halal Homes to FOMWAN and Al Manar Women’s Association. The team also supported the Zion in Christ Orphanage after a fire incident and held a Ramadan community outreach, providing meals to 253 people. Additionally, a Mu’allimah was employed to provide Islamic teachings to the nannies, and 10 widows received food supplies and financial aid during a dedicated outreach event.
Future Plans
The home plans to purchase land and build its own facility, increase investments for financial sustainability, and establish a skills acquisition center to empower beneficiaries.
HALAL CHILDREN’S HOME, LAGOS
Our Home
The orphanage currently houses 19 children (7 females, 12 males) aged 2-18 years in a duplex within Omole Phase 1, Ojodu. Over 34 children have passed through the home. The children receive education at private schools, with 4 attending Wamy International Secondary School and 15 at Gem Private School. The home provides weekend Madrasah lessons, twice-weekly counseling sessions, and medical care through Isalu Hospital and specialized pediatric care when needed.
2024 Activities
The home organized monthly meetings, staff training, career days, and fun outings with organizations like Islamic Foundation Tahfeez School, Bab es Salam Orphanage, and Lotus Bank. Notable events included a cataract surgery for one child, a two-week academic break, the 3rd Home Anniversary, and a widows’ outreach.
Challenges
Key challenges include maintaining discipline, securing funding, and the need for expansion to separate male and female children.
Future Plans
The home aims to enhance Islamic education, provide scholarships, launch a mentorship program, and promote life skills training. Plans include constructing a Halal Youth Innovation Hub, expanding vocational training, increasing community involvement, and launching a zakat collection campaign. Additionally, the home will prioritize staff training, child counseling, and extracurricular activities to foster holistic development.