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Imagine sending your child to school on a Friday morning and never seeing them come home. That is the reality thousands of Nigerian families now live with. On May 15, 2026, it became a reality for families in Ahoro-Esinele, a quiet community in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Gunmen riding motorcycles descended […]

Nigeria continues to face one of the world’s largest out-of-school children crises, with millions of children deprived of access to quality education. Northern Nigeria remains the most affected region, where poverty, insecurity, child labour, and social barriers continue to prevent children from attending school. Recently, a major intervention by the European Union (EU) brought renewed

Somewhere in Zamfara, a nine-year-old girl wakes up before dawn to fetch water. She won’t be going to school today. She didn’t go yesterday either. In fact, she has never sat in a classroom, not once in her short life. Her name could be Halima. Or Chisom. Or Blessing. The truth is, she has millions

There’s a moment every teacher knows. A question hangs in the air, and somewhere in the room, a child’s hand shoots up, eager, certain, alive with the thrill of knowing something. It’s a small moment. But it means everything. Now imagine a child who never gets that moment. Not because they’re not smart enough. Not

Amara is nine years old. She wakes before sunrise every morning, helps her mother fetch water, then spends her day minding her younger siblings while the school bell rings somewhere in the distance. She can write her name,  just about, and count to twenty. But Amara has never sat in a classroom. She has never

By IA-Foundation | Because every child’s story deserves a next chapter.   There is a particular kind of silence that follows a child who has never been to school. It isn’t the peaceful quiet of a lazy Sunday morning. It’s the silence of a door that was never opened. Of a question that was never

When a Child Is Ready to Learn but the World Says No Millions of children in Nigeria are out of school despite their desire to learn. Discover the realities they face and how education NGOs are restoring hope. Introduction: The Child Who Stayed Behind Every morning, the road to school fills with energy, children in

International Women’s Day 2026: Give to Gain – Investing in Girls, Transforming Futures Every year on International Women’s Day, the world comes together to celebrate the achievements of women, reflect on progress made toward gender equality, and recommit to accelerating action for women and girls everywhere. In 2026, the theme “Give to Gain” calls on

At IA-Foundation, we believe that every child deserves access to quality education, regardless of background, circumstance, or location. Our commitment to reducing the number of out-of-school children in Nigeria has guided every programme, partnership, and advocacy effort since our inception.   Today, we are proud to announce a significant milestone in our journey: the appointment

On February 8, nine children were kidnapped from a church in Benue State. On February 14, they were rescued. The news of their safe return brought relief to families and communities. But this incident raises urgent concerns about child safety, insecurity, and the future of education in Nigeria.   Child Kidnapping and Insecurity in Nigeria