NGO enrols 2,015 out-of-school children

The Unique Care and Support Foundation (CASFOD), a non-governmental organization, has successfully enrolled 2,015 out-of-school children back into classrooms across Borno and Adamawa states. In addition to educational initiatives, the NGO provided treatment for Severe Acute Malnutrition to 963 children in the region.

Benjamin John, the Executive Director of CASFOD, announced these achievements during the launch of the NGO's 2025 annual report in Maiduguri. He stated that through the support of donors, partners, government institutions, and local communities, CASFOD directly assisted approximately 34,942 individuals in 2025. This figure includes children, women, men, and persons with disabilities.

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The year 2025 marked another significant milestone in our journey. Through the support of our donors, partners, government institutions, and communities, CASFOD directly reached around 34,942 persons, including children, women, men, and persons with disabilities.

CASFOD's educational efforts involved enrolling 1,498 children in Accelerated Basic Education Programmes and supporting the aforementioned 2,015 out-of-school children. These initiatives included teacher training, classroom rehabilitation, construction of gender-segregated latrines and boreholes, and the distribution of learning materials in Borno and Adamawa states. On the health front, the NGO conducted large-scale malnutrition screening and treatment. In Borno State alone, 14,596 children were screened, with 963 receiving treatment through Outpatient Therapeutic Programmes (OTPs). Caregivers also received counseling and nutrition education.

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We successfully enrolled 1,498 children into Accelerated Basic Education Programmes and supported 2,015 out-of-school children through school enrolment initiatives, teacher training, rehabilitation of classrooms, and construction of gender-segregated latrines and boreholes, and distribution of learning materials in the Northeast state of Borno and Adamawa

John noted the organization's significant contribution to strengthening child protection systems, combating gender-based violence, and enhancing accountability to affected populations. "These achievements reaffirm our belief that sustainable impact is possible when communities are placed at the center of interventions and when partnerships are built on trust, collaboration, and shared vision," he stated.

Despite acknowledging the negative impact of reduced US funding on humanitarian activities in the region, John assured that CASFOD remains dedicated to its mission. The organization plans to continue investing in programs focused on recovery, resilience, education, and youth empowerment, setting ambitious targets for future impact.

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These achievements reaffirm our belief that sustainable impact is possible when communities are placed at the center of interventions and when partnerships are built on trust, collaboration, and shared vision.