The Sedoo Initiative For Children With Special Needs

03/08/2025

Happy Birthday, Hon. Barr. Aver Gavar!

Today we celebrate a remarkable woman and fearless advocate, Barrister Aver Gavar, Chairperson of SECHILD Trustees, Vice Chairperson of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC), and a respected voice for justice, equity, and child protection across the continent.

With a legal mind sharpened by years of service, and a heart deeply rooted in community impact, your leadership continues to shape policies and lives from the grassroots to the global stage.

As you mark another year of excellence, we honor your dedication, vision, and tireless work in advancing the rights of children, women, and marginalized communities.

May this new chapter be filled with continued strength, fulfillment, and blessings.

Happy Birthday, Ma’am! 🎂💐👏

From all of us

01/08/2025

Happy New Month from all of us at SECHILD 💚

01/08/2025

01/08/2025

A Thank You… Four Years Later

A few days ago, I received a message that took me back to a little girl who changed all of us forever:

“Weldon ma’am, for all you do for mothers going through this pain, I can never forget what you did for me. You took care of my daughter till she’s no more. God bless you and your family.”

The message came from the mother of Idara Joy,
a precious child born in 2013, who came into our care at SECHILD in 2017. She had cerebral palsy, was completely dependent on caregivers for her daily needs, and when her young parents left her with us, they never returned.

From that moment on, we became her only family.

For four years, we bathed her, changed her diapers, fed her, gave her therapies, and cared for her every need. We sang to her, laughed with her, and celebrated her little milestones.
She rarely needed emergency medical care,just patience, attention, and the quiet miracle of being loved every single day.
And we gave her that with our whole hearts.

On December 24th, 2021, in the late hours of the night, as we prepared for Christmas, something shifted.
We rushed her to the hospital,but the doctor, gently, told us there was nothing more they could do.
Our Idara passed that night. Peacefully. Quietly. In love.

Her parents were not there. They hadn’t been for years.
And so, it fell to us,her caregivers, her family, to give her a proper goodbye.

On December 25th, Christmas Day, at exactly 12 noon, we laid her to rest.
Wrapped in dignity. Covered in prayer. Remembered with tears and grace.
It was one of the hardest days we’ve ever known, and one of the holiest.

We shared her farewell then, with sorrow and deep gratitude:
👉 Watch Tribute to Idara Joy

Now, almost four years later, her mother’s unexpected message reminds us of something sacred:
Love always leaves a mark.
Even in silence, it speaks. Even in absence, it echoes.

Her thank-you is not ours alone.
It belongs to every caregiver who stayed. Every team member who never gave up. Every friend and partner who helped us hold her through life, and gently into death.

💜 Idara Joy, you were more than a diagnosis.
You were a daughter. A light. A gift.
We will never forget you.

29/07/2025

On Sunday evening, we received a phone call from a woman. She said someone from her church, a woman who had visited the SECHILD center, gave her our number. She told us she was caring for a child with cerebral palsy and needed help.

We invited her to come the next day.

It rained heavily on Monday morning, and we didn’t expect her so early. But to our surprise, she arrived,quiet, soaked, and tired, but full of hope.

“I couldn’t wait for the rain to stop,” she said gently. “Something in me just told me to come. And when I got here, I was amazed at what I saw.”

She had a child on her back, and a story that touched us deeply.

She explained that the child was not her biological son. He is her husband’s child from another woman. After he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, the child’s mother walked away and never returned.

Since then, this woman, not the child’s birth mother, has stepped in to love and care for him as her own.

“I didn’t give birth to him,” she said softly, “but I’ve become his mother. People mock me because of how he is. I cry a lot in church. One day, a woman saw me crying and gave me your number.”

There was no anger in her voice, just a deep love for this child and a strong desire to give him a better life.

We asked about her husband. She told us he was at work, but he later called, just as promised.

Because the child’s biological mother is no longer around to sign our consent form, we asked her to come back with her husband and a sworn affidavit, so that we can move forward in helping the child.

We assessed the child and are looking forward to receiving them both again, after all steps are completed.

Before she left, we took a photo of her backing the child and gently opening our gate. It was a quiet, powerful moment, full of strength, sacrifice, and deep love.

At SECHILD, we meet many families with different journeys. Some stories are loud. Some are quiet. But some remain in our hearts, like this one, where love showed up in the rain and didn’t turn back.

29/07/2025

“A child with cerebral palsy may not speak with words, but their smile, eyes, and strength say so much. Every small step is a big victory.”

27/07/2025

A few days ago, the mother of a little girl called and asked to bring her child to SECHILD Center. We scheduled to see her yesterday, and very early that morning, the mother and father arrived together, carrying their daughter gently in their arms.

She is four years old and has cerebral palsy, a condition caused by early damage to the brain. It affects her ability to move, sit, or do things on her own. Cerebral palsy has no cure, but with care, therapy, and love, children can still grow in comfort and possibility.

Her parents looked tired, but determined. They had tried therapy before, as much as they could afford, and now were searching for a place where their daughter could receive consistent support, care and therapy

They asked many questions, “Will she ever sit on her own?” “Can she get better?” We listened, and answered honestly: We don’t cure. But we care deeply. We offer therapy steady, gentle, and tailored to each child’s unique journey.

As the day unfolded, something special happened. A visitor had come to spend her birthday with the children, bringing warmth, little gifts, and an open heart. The couple joined the gathering quietly.

Their daughter, peaceful and watchful, was the first child the guests noticed. Many were moved to tears.

And the father, seeing the other children cared for with tenderness and joy, began to cry. It was a deep, quiet cry. Not of sorrow, but of release. He had carried so much. And in that moment, he saw the beginning of something new: a place where his daughter could be safe, seen, and supported.

Before they left, we shared our requirements and explained our model of care. The day held no miracle, but it held connection, truth, and hope.

They came with heavy hearts. They left with something lighter: the strength to take the next step.

26/07/2025

A few days ago, one of our long-term friends and supporters visited SECHILD center with her childhood friend, Mrs. Mosunmola.

During their visit, our friend shared a special conversation they had.

She told Mrs. Mosunmola about her plan to celebrate her birthday with the children at SECHILD in October. She also shared the story of SECHILD and the children with cerebral palsy. Inspired by this beautiful idea, Mrs. Mosunmola decided to do the same. Since her birthday comes earlier.

Our friend jokingly said that Mrs. Mosunmola had “stolen” her idea of celebrating a birthday with the children at SECHILD but since it was such a wonderful idea, she happily brought her along. Mrs. Mosunmola admitted she had never heard of SECHILD before but thought it was a beautiful way to celebrate. So, she asked to come with her friend to SECHILD to learn more and see if she could celebrate her own birthday here.

That was why they first visited us, and of course, we said yes.

Today, she returned just as she promised, with her family and friends. They brought gifts, celebrated and prayed with us.

This celebration reminds us all that birthdays can be much more than parties, they can be moments of giving, love, and sharing happiness with others.

We are truly grateful to Mrs. Mosunmola for choosing to celebrate her special day in such a meaningful way.

You can see their first visit here:
👉 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14KLqBGu2Rr/?mibextid=wwXIfr

25/07/2025

Standing Together 💙

In June, I gave opening remarks at the Self-Advocates Training for Persons with Special Needs at the SECHILD Center.

It was a moment filled with hope, strength, and powerful voices rising.

Listening with care were the Representative of the Minister of Health and the Community Leader of Southern Kaduna, both showing their support for inclusion and advocacy.

This training reminded us:
Every person matters.
Every voice deserves to be heard.

Thank you to all who stood with us. Together, we rise.

25/07/2025

A Sweet Moment Between Friends 🍪💛

Today, our star boy Tersoo reminded us of the power of kindness.

Tersoo is completely independent—he walks, feeds himself, and enjoys his snacks with joy.
And today, while he was having his treat, he did something beautiful.
He looked at Isaiah, a child who depends on us for everything, and gently shared his snack.

No words. Just care.
One child giving to another.
One heart seeing another.

Moments like this happen at SECHILD—quiet but powerful.
They remind us that compassion isn’t taught. It’s lived.

Tersoo, we’re proud of you.
Isaiah, we see you.
Together, you’ve reminded us what togetherness truly looks like.

25/07/2025

A Small Victory, A Big Moment

Today, one of our children lifted their head on their own.
Just a few seconds. Just a gentle move.
But it was enough to fill the room with joy.

This child has cerebral palsy. Movements are hard. Progress is slow.
But today, there was movement. There was strength.
There was hope.

At SECHILD, we celebrate every little win.
Because for our children, even the smallest step is a huge leap.

Thank you for standing with us.
Thank you for helping these moments happen.