Stepping Stones Nigeria is dedicated to supporting the rights of vulnerable and exploited children, such as the so called ‘child witches’ and ‘wizards’ of the Niger Delta. Working with local community organizations, we deliver education, shelter, healthcare and hope for a brighter future. Through advocacy and research we passionately campaign at a local, national and international level to put a stop to the abuse of innocent children.

We see a world where every child is free. By focusing our efforts in the Niger Delta we hope to establish an effective model to eradicate the stigmatisation of children as ‘witches’ and ‘wizards’, while inspiring and supporting others elsewhere in similar circumstances.

Our approach focuses on four main themes:

Street Children: Working with the Child Rights and Rehabilitation Network (CRARN) and our sister NGO - Stepping Stones Nigeria Child Empowerment Foundation (SSNCEF) to protect, save and transform the lives of children who have been stigmatised as being witches.

Education: Supporting the Stepping Stones Model School and the Bebor International Model Schools to provide an outstanding level of education to orphans and disadvantaged children.

Literacy: Training and resourcing primary school teachers in the use of synthetic phonics to significantly raise literacy levels.

Advocacy and Campaigning: Advocating for child rights at a local, regional, national and international level through our Prevent Abandonment of Children Today (PACT) campaign.