Yuletide: NGO Feeds Over 70 Street Children in Calabar
Over seventy street children in Calabar, Cross River State, have benefited from the feeding programme embarked upon by a non-governmental organization, Feed a Hungry Child With Briana (FAHCWB).
The FAHCWB was founded by Briana Akpagu, a young lawyer and child rights advocate in 2021. It aims to identify vulnerable street children, provide them with nutritious meals, as well as offering them educational and skill-building opportunities.
To mark this year's Christmass celebration, the foundation which has also been involved in several campaigns and empowerment to schools within the state, distributed food and gift items to street children around Ndidem Usang Iso road, Calabar on Christmas Day.
Speaking, Akpagu said that "this year, we successfully fed over 70 kids as part of our ongoing initiative to combat hunger and malnutrition. Since we started this programme, we have had the privilege of providing meals to approximately 400 children and counting. "
She added that "my driving force and inspiration come from the bright smiles on the faces of the children we serve. Witnessing the positive impact of our efforts on their lives is truly rewarding. Our mission is twofold: to reduce food insecurity affecting street children and to advocate for access to quality education. By addressing these fundamental needs, we can empower and give hope to these kids to thrive and reach their full potential."
While appealing to the government and well-meaning individuals to pay attention to the plight of street children, she maintained that "we marked a significant milestone of four years heading to the fifth on this job. Throughout this journey, we have remained committed to our mission and values, and we look forward to continuing our work to make a lasting difference in the lives of these kids."
