Events
World Malaria Day!
It’s World Malaria Day!
Let’s work together to reduce the deaths caused by malaria in our communities.
Malaria also contributes to malnutrition in children, which indirectly causes the death of half of all children under the age of five throughout the world.
“Malaria is a serious illness, but you can take steps to prevent it. You can lower your risk of infection by protecting yourself from mosquito bites and taking preventative medications. If you’re traveling where malaria is common, talk to your provider several weeks before you leave. this is especially important if you’re pregnant.” – Cleveland Clinic
The following are some of the things you can do to lower your risk of malaria infection:
- Apply mosquito repellent with DEET (Diethyltoluamide) to exposed skin
- Drape mosquito netting over beds
- Put screens on windows and doors
- Treat clothing, mosquito nets, tents, sleeping bags, and other fabrics with an insect repellent called permethrin
- Wear long pants and long sleeves to cover your skin
We cordially invite you to join us in our Action Against Malaria Campaign. The goal is to make sure more families have and sleep under mosquito treated nets to further reduce infection. Our priority are children under the age of five, pregnant and lactating women, and many others.
#WorldMalariaDay #HealthForAll #WorldEarthDay2023 #SJCCFoundation #SJCC #SDGS2030 #SDGoals
World Malaria Day!
It’s World Malaria Day!
Let’s work together to reduce the deaths caused by malaria in our communities.
Malaria also contributes to malnutrition in children, which indirectly causes the death of half of all children under the age of five throughout the world.
“Malaria is a serious illness, but you can take steps to prevent it. You can lower your risk of infection by protecting yourself from mosquito bites and taking preventative medications. If you’re traveling where malaria is common, talk to your provider several weeks before you leave. this is especially important if you’re pregnant.” – Cleveland Clinic
The following are some of the things you can do to lower your risk of malaria infection:
- Apply mosquito repellent with DEET (Diethyltoluamide) to exposed skin
- Drape mosquito netting over beds
- Put screens on windows and doors
- Treat clothing, mosquito nets, tents, sleeping bags, and other fabrics with an insect repellent called permethrin
- Wear long pants and long sleeves to cover your skin
We cordially invite you to join us in our Action Against Malaria Campaign. The goal is to make sure more families have and sleep under mosquito treated nets to further reduce infection. Our priority are children under the age of five, pregnant and lactating women, and many others.
#WorldMalariaDay #HealthForAll #WorldEarthDay2023 #SJCCFoundation #SJCC #SDGS2030 #SDGoals
Message from the Director
World Malaria Day Announcement
Our target for this Anti-Malaria campaign are children between the ages of zero to ten, lactating mothers and others because malaria significantly impacts the health and life of infants, children, and pregnant women, with more than 800,000 African children under the age of five dying of malaria daily.
According to the CDC, Insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs) are a form of personal protection that has been shown to reduce malaria illness, sever disease, and death due to malaria in endemic regions. Treated Nets is known to reduce the death of children under 5 years from all causes by about 20%
The Village head of Aloro community welcomed and prayed for us. Some of the residents lamented the prevalence of mosquito in their community and the frequency they and their children fall ill and how they have to treat malarious of their pockets int his harsh economy. They expressed their gratitude to the Foundation for the Malaria Intervention program in their community.
"The only way in and out of this community is by boat. There are no health facilities here, no good schools, no provision for emergency situations, and the only time we feel the presence of government here is when they come to solicit our votes during election" says a resident.
S.J.C.C. Foundation looks to scale up its Malaria intervention in more rural communities like Aloro, by partnering with individuals, organizations, and the authorities to build and equip primary health centers in some oft he most affected and neglected communities as this.
#WorldMalariaDay #SJCCFoundation #SJCC
Charity Goes to Prison
Let’s give hope to those who feel abandoned in both the male and female prisons at Kirikiri correctional centers as we take charity to prison on March 4th, 2023.
Many prisoners have been awaiting long trials for so long. There are a number of prisoners whose families are unaware that they are in prison, as they get no visits from loved ones and have no means to contact their families.
Prisoners are subjected to really poor conditions and are falling ill without access to proper healthcare, which may result in preventable deaths. Many prisoners have a desire to study hard and prepare for exams however they are unable to secure good tutors. As a result, they are unable to pass basic academic examinations.
Through the help of our donors and partners, we will be helping some inmates reconnect with their families. We will also be providing them with basic necessities for their daily needs cut as food, toiletries, detergents, and sanitary pads. Additionally, we will be donating medical supplies, vaccines, and antibiotics to their sickbays.
People in prison are people too and they need us. Let’s work together to be the light in their darkest moment.
Charity goes to prison.
Love beyond the high walls and barbwires of the prison.
“I was in prison, you visited me”
#charitygoestoprison #sjccfoundation #WorldNGODay #SDGs
#sustainabledevelopmentgoals
Message from the Director
Charity Goes To Prison Announcement
They are mostly intelligent and talented people, guilty and innocent, young and old. While all are praying and hoping for freedom at last, we found that the majority of them are already engaging their minds and hands int he personal discovery and development to prepare for life after their time in prison. Some of them are learning new skills at skill acquisition centers, others are studying for GCE or a degree at the National Open University of Nigeria, but they lack learning materials to a large extent.
Though we were unable to meet all their needs, we were able to leave smiles on their faces, spend time with them, and provide them with food. We also provided them with summer and warm clothings, sanitary pads, medications, and a happy moment. What is most touching is that they value our presence more than our presents. One of them said it is his wish that "we will visit more often because our presence makes them feel that they are not abandoned and it gives them hope." Many of them never experience a visit from their loved ones.
The inmates did not let our volunteers go without expressing their gratitude with kind words and praying God to bless us with the graces that comes with our good work.
Charity Goes To Prison is a symbol of hope for the over 2,200 inmates who are incarcerated at both centers.
Volunteering at a custodial centre is a blessing, not only to the inmates but also to the volunteers and donors alike.
Our appreciation goes to our partners and donors' Lyte Tax, Late Loans, and others for their support. As they give generously to the needy, may God continue to bless and provide for them.
We also wish to thank the Prison Custody Officers who assisted us during the visit.
#CharityGoesToPrison #SJCCFoundation #Humanrights #Justiceandpeace.
- December 18th - 19th
- 09:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- 8 Abdullahi St. Kirikiri Town, Lagos, Nigeria
Operation Feed A Thousand People
Operation Feed A Thousand People is aimed at providing decent meals to over a thousand people who are in need of food in affected communities. Amongst them are vulnerable children, adults and senior citizens. In this community, the average monthly income per household is less than $50 in an economy where a 50kg bag of locally produced rice is almost $100, twice the monthly income.
Let’s not even talk about their living conditions.
There are many such communities in Nigeria. Our 2022 statistics revealed that in this community, one out of three families cannot afford two meals in a day. For those who can afford to eat twice daily, cooking with chicken or beef at home is a luxury. Many children only eat chicken if they go to a party. Often times uninvited.
Fruit is equally a luxury. Many children have never eaten an apple and this Christmas, many families will be unable to celebrate let alone feast at home, hence the need for this project.
This time, we are feeding a thousand people, and with your support we will be feeding more in the affected communities and provide them with food so they can feast this Christmas with their families.
We thank you for your attendance or contribution to our wonderful cause at such a special time of year.
Message from the Executive Director
“Operation Feed A Thousand People”, held in Kirikiri town and environs. To say the of the project was achieved would be an understatement. The impact was greater than we envisaged. Over one thousand children, young people, adults, and senior citizens were fed. Many of them have not had a decent meal in a while. One of the highlights was when a little boy said, “Now I have eaten; I will take some food home for my mother to eat.”
We provided groceries and food items such as noddles, 44 bags of 50kg rice, so recipients can also feast this Christmas with their families.
$4,380 was raised and judiciously utilized for the execution of this project. We want to say a BIG THANK YOU to our donors and volunteers. If only you know how much you give means to some families, you would not stop giving thanks to God for providing for you.
According to an excerpt from the Christmas homily of Rev. Fr. Chinaka (OSJ)…”And while we seek the new born Christ in the manger mounted in our parish, let us not forget that there exists many other real mangers of “Christs” in our midst which we often ignore throughout the year. May we go to seek Christ in those persons today and celebrate with them, “for whatsoever you do to the left of my brothers, that you do unto me.” As we do so, may our joys and blessings be full. Amen.”
#OperationFeedAThousandPeople #endhunger #endpoverty
- December 18th
- 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- 8 Abdullahi St. Kirikiri Town, Lagos, Nigeria
Free Medical Outreach
Diabetes and high blood pressure are one of the leading causes of death in Nigeria. The treatment and healthcare in general is not affordable, especially to the low income earners, which is an overwhelming majority of the Nigerian people.
The goal of our complimentary medical outreach is to help more people in undeserved communities know the state of their blood sugar level and blood pressure. The focus is to help educate as well as sensitize the population on the importance of routine ongoing testing and promoting a healthy lifestyle to prevent avoidable diseases or even sudden death. We’ll also render follow-up counseling and provide aid to those whose cases are of concern.
Many Nigerians have resorted to self-medication at home when they are ill, without going to diagnostic centers to know what ailments they suffer from. Many others, do not go for regular, routine checkups. As they often say in Nigerian Pidgin language, “Na person hey don chop bele-full day go hospital,” which translates to, “Only those who first of all can afford to eat well, can talk about going to the hospital.”
Healthcare is very expensive and not accessible to all. The National Health Insurance Scheme is not accessible to the majority of the population. Healthcare is a fundamental human right. While we keep advocating for equitable and affordable health care for all, and as part of of our activities to join the United Nations in commemorating the Universal health Coverage Day, we are hosting this complimentary medical assistance int he most affected. communities. Words without action is not enough if we truly want to make a difference in the world.
Our major resource person for the medical outreach is a Registered Nurse practicing int he United State of America who will be traveling to Nigeria to supervise this event. This will be a fundamental way for them to give back to the society and community where she comes from. All donations will be used to render this humanitarian service to the affected people.
We thank you for your attendance or contribution to our wonderful cause.