The heroes in Nigeria
It takes a big heart and a lot of courage, in Nigeria, to go against the superstition and take care of children accused of witchcraft.
If taking care of those in need makes of anyone a good person, to love children accused of witchcraft makes of these people real heroes.
Diana
Diana has been working with WN since 2009.
She is our deputy director.
In her role, she oversees WN projects, staff, and relationships with donors and stakeholders.
She ensures that all projects comply with WN standards.
Itoro
Itoro has been working with WN since 2019.
She is a caregiver.
She serves as a primary health care provider for our children in the center and in the hospital, if admitted.
She also takes care of the welfare of our children by preparing meals in accordance with the timetable.
Idongesit
Idongesit has been working with WN since 2018.
She is a caregiver.
She serves as a primary health care provider for our children in the center and in the hospital, if admitted.
She also takes care of the welfare of our children by preparing meals in accordance with the timetable.
Itoro O
Itoro has been volunteering with WN since 2020.
She is responsible for the typing, dispatching and filing of administrative documents.
She ensures that minutes of meetings, reports and other correspondences are properly documented and filed.
Umoh
Umoh has been working with WN since 2015.
She is a project assistant.
She looks after the development of the children's academic standards, in collaboration with other staff members.
She attends PTA meetings of our children in their various schools.
Jehu
Jehu has been working with WN since 2012.
He is a project officer.
He handles the rescue of ostracised children and is responsible for tracing their families, registering cases at police, social welfare and family court.
He works towards strengthening the relationship between Wn children and their families.
Jacob
Jacob has been working with WN since 2019.
He is a security guard.
He is primarily responsible for the safety of lives and property in the center.
He ensures proper documentation of entry and exit of persons and items to and from the center.
Magdalene
Magdalene has been working with WN since 2018.
She is a caregiver.
She serves as a primary health care provider for our children in the center and in the hospital, if admitted
She also takes care of the welfare of our children by preparing meals in accordance with the timetable.
Lily
Lily has been working with WN since 2017.
She is a welfare officer.
She purchases food, items and drugs for WN children.
She is responsible for giving timely updates on children's welfare.
She supervises the caregivers in the preparation of children's meals
Moses
Moses has been working with WN since 2015
He is center assistant:
He handles all repairs and maintenance in the center.
He supervises the security guards in the center to ensure the safety of lives and property.
Aniefiok Sunday
Anefiok has been working with WN since 2015.
He works for the security of the center.
He is primarily responsible for the safety of lives and property in the center.
He ensures proper documentation of entry and exit of persons and items to and from the center.