Our History
The CDCD Journey: Years of Impact
2022: Where It All Began
Idi-Araba Educational Center Outreach
Our journey started with a simple but powerful vision: every child deserves to feel special on their day. In 2022, we took our first steps by visiting an educational center in Idi-Araba, where we reached over 250 children with a message of hope and care.
Beyond the joy of shared meals, festive party packs, and celebratory cake, we introduced a vital health education component, teaching children about personal hygiene and self-care.
2023 - Expanding Our Reach
Tower of Refuge Orphanage & Mushin Children’s Day Celebration
In 2023, we learned the power of listening. By calling ahead to the Tower of Refuge Orphanage, we discovered their specific needs and delivered exactly what would make the biggest difference: foodstuffs, provisions, medication, cooking pots, and utensils that would
serve them long after our visit.
But we didn’t stop there. We organized our first large-scale community celebration in Mushin. With bouncing castles, energetic DJs, engaging games, and activities, we created an atmosphere where dreams felt possible. The impact? Over 250 kids.
2024 - Strengthening Healthcare Access
Massey Hospital Visit & Oyingbo Children’s Day Celebration
By 2024, our approach had matured into strategic partnerships. Working directly with Massey Hospital, we addressed critical gaps in pediatric care by providing essential medical supplies, including first aid boxes, weighing scales, diapers, antiseptics, trays, and buckets. These were carefully selected items that medical professionals identified as urgent needs.
Our yearly party evolved, as well. This time, we took to the Oyingbo community, featuring vibrant mascots, professional DJs, and the same spirit of abundance that defines our mission. While we couldn’t include everything from the previous year, the children’s joy (300+) remained our greatest measure of success.
2025 - Inspiring Future Leaders
Girls' Correctional Facility & Bariga Community Children’s Day Celebration
This year marked our most profound intervention yet. At the Idi Araba girls’ correctional facility, we went beyond just material support to offer hope and representation. Our team of young women, including engineering graduates and political science students, shared their stories and dreams with girls who were trying to actualize their own potential.
Through meaningful conversations about university life, career possibilities, and overcoming obstacles, we planted seeds of ambition in hearts that had been written off by society. The girls left our session inspired, seeing themselves reflected in successful young women who
believed in their futures.
Our Bariga celebration brought back beloved traditions while adding new elements like dancing competitions and spelling bees, proving that learning and fun are the perfect combination. Our impact? Over 350 kids!
These images tell the story of our growth, but more importantly, they capture the unchanging truth at our core: every child deserves love, support, and the chance to dream big.
