Category Archives: Day of charity

Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River donates N1M to prison inmate who delivered twins

Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Dr Inyang Asibong (right) donated N1million and other gift items on behalf of Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River to the Medical Superintendent of Calabar General Hospital, Doctor Ayi Ita (left) for the upkeep of the prison inmate who delivered twins at the hospital on Thursday. Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River …

CHRISLAND SCHOOL IKEJA IN CONJUNCTION WITH CRACO EMBARKED ON COMMUNITY SERVICE AT IKEJA LAGOS STATE

Train up a child in the way he should grow and when he grows he will not depart from it. As part of its activities, CRACO trains children and young people to give back to their community. In line with this objective, on Wednesday 28th March, 2018, CRACO held a community service activity with the students of Chrisland School within the Ikeja environment. …

Ambode backs 25 years jail term for rapists and perpetrators of domestic violence

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday threw his weight behind the 25 years jail term for rapist and perpetrators of all forms of domestic violence, saying that the time has come to take aggressive steps to put a stop to the menace. Governor Ambode, who led a symbolic walk against Domestic and Sexual Violence in Alausa, Ikeja, with top …

CRACO TAKES “END VIOLENCE CAMPAIGN” TO CARO FAVOURED COLLEGE, AWODI ORA APAPA, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA

If parents force you into prostitution, what can you do?”, “If a child is being violated by his/her parents or teacher, does the child have the right to report to security agents? “asks Obi Daniella, a student at Caro Favoured College during the CRACO: END VIOLENCE CAMPAIGN” seminar on Wednesday 22nd February 2018.

In preparation towards the launch of the National campaign to end violence against children and in view of the rising cases of violence especially sexual violence against children in most schools, CRACO seeks partnership with schools in Lagos state who are going to be co-owners of the project.

CRACO President Barr. Joseph Igwe

The president of CRACO Barr. Joseph Igwe introduced the school children to what their rights and responsibilities were, he also addressed them on the prevalence of violence which includes- sexual, Physical and emotional violence in our society. He passionately spoke on the recent cases of children going through violence in schools and at home and encouraged them to speak up, report to trusted elders, either parents, teacher, principal, the police or to CRACO if they  encounter or whenever they witness or hear of any case of violence around them .

Students Participating at the Seminar

CRACO Speakers at the event




The session was very enlightening and interactive with the students asking intelligent and relevant questions. Some of the questions asked by the students include:

  • If my step mother is abusing me and my father continues to tell me to have patience, what can I do?
  • Is it bullying if my class captain shouts at me?
  • In expressing my rights to “freedom of movement”, what if my parents refuse me from going somewhere I’d like to go to?
  • How can I help a child who is hawking and going through abuse?
  • What do I do if involved in sexual abuse?

Going by the above questions, you would agree that child abuse and violence against children is a hushed crime going on and these children need someone to listen to them and a friend to help them. Which is why, CRACO is committed to informing, educating and revealing our children to these disastrous issues, creating an opportunity to talk about it, giving them the basic tools to protect/defend themselves and organizations where they can be helped and their future made brighter. Barr. Igwe reassured the children of support from CRACO and contact information on where we can be reached both online and offline were given to the children.

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T Kira Madden tells the story of her rape, confusion, and redemption to show us what rape culture really looks like in this country. via This Is Rape — Longreads

CRACO calls on Gambian president to step down to save the lives of women and children

Senegal’s troops are on alert to intervene if president Yahya Jammeh refuses to step down Gambian president, Yahya Jammeh said a standoff with neighbouring west    African states over his refusal to step aside after losing December election will escalate into war if the alliance doesn’t back down from its stance. In his words: “Let …