The Youth In Need Grant from Gitcoin has been a major catalyst for Helpers Social Development Foundation’s work in Oji-River.
The grant not only enabled us to purchase land, but also gave us the motivation and resources to start the construction of our Classroom Building and Community Development Centre—a project that is now becoming a reality.
We are always on the lookout for opportunities that promote sustainability and empower children with access to quality education and community development. Thanks to the support from youth and everyone who believes in our mission, we are building a future filled with hope, opportunity, and lasting impact.
Creating opportunity where every child will have access to education and sustainable community development initiative for everyone
Due to the lack of access to education and the growing number of out-of-school children in Nigeria, the Helpers Social Development Foundation team decided to take action. We submitted a grant application during the Youth In Need Grant round on Gitcoin, aiming to address the urgent problems of educational exclusion and the absence of community development initiatives in underserved areas.
Through this project, we are working to create sustainable solutions — by building classroom blocks and a community development centre — to ensure that every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to a thriving community.
Why We Are Seeking Funding to Build Classroom Blocks and a Community Development Centre in Underserved Communities in Nigeria
In many of the communities we serve, we have witnessed heartbreaking challenges — a high number of out-of-school children, child marriage, lack of skill development opportunities, and extreme poverty.
By completing the classrooms and community development centre, we will:
✅ Give every child access to quality education
✅ Provide a safe space for learning and personal growth
✅ Help prevent early marriages by keeping children, especially girls, in school
✅ Equip youth and adults with skills needed for economic empowerment
✅ Strengthen the entire community toward a brighter, more sustainable future
This project is not just about building structures — it's about breaking cycles of poverty and transforming lives through education, empowerment, and opportunity.
With your support, we can transform underserved communities and create a brighter future for generations to come.
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