100 C’River vulnerable children receive free healthcare

In Calabar, Nigeria, the De New Calabar Lions Club organized a free medical outreach and distributed essential items to approximately 100 vulnerable street children and orphans. The initiative, themed 'Kindness in Action Project: A Day for Street Children,' coincided with the 2026 World Children's Day celebration.

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The essence of today’s outreach is to commemorate Children’s Day and bring this free medical outreach closer to the vulnerable children living on the street and orphans who don’t have parental care.

The humanitarian group partnered with the Cross River State Children’s Parliament and CyanahPen Odeluwa to provide medical services, food, cash gifts, and haircuts. Bright Nwokeocha, the group's president, stated the outreach was part of their mission to deliver free medical services directly to children living on the streets and those without parental care.

Nwokeocha highlighted that simple acts like haircuts can significantly impact a child's self-perception and future outlook. "Kindness is a language that even a deaf man can hear and a blind man can see. It restores dignity and inspires confidence," he remarked, noting the smiles on the children's faces as they received new looks.

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Kindness is a language that even a deaf man can hear and a blind man can see. It restores dignity and inspires confidence. Where there is a human being, there is an opportunity for kindness.

The free medical services addressed critical health risks faced by these children. Chihurumnanya Miracle, the outreach coordinator, mentioned that a recent assessment indicated over 500 street children reside in the area. "The purpose for this outreach is to put a smile on the face of children," Miracle said, emphasizing the joy of helping those who often receive little assistance.

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When we started the haircut, you could see the smile on their faces because they wanted to wear a new look. It brightened their minds and gave them a sense that people care.

David George, a partner from Mr Leo District 404A2, Nigeria, affirmed the outreach's alignment with values of service and dignity for vulnerable groups. Beneficiaries, through Mr. Bassey Bassey, commended the organization for offering hope to abandoned children.

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The purpose for this outreach is to put a smile on the face of children. We understand that these children are orphans and they hardly get help. It is a thing of joy that we are able to put a smile on their faces