Two days later, on Saturday, 21 February 2026, we were also present at the Open/Visiting Day at Let It Shine Academy (LISA), a free secondary boarding school in Lagos, where we proudly support 19 students.

During both engagements, our team met one-on-one with each student’s teachers. We carefully reviewed academic performance, discussed social and behavioural development, and assessed overall emotional and mental well-being. Where improvement was needed, we explored practical strategies and agreed on clear next steps to ensure continued progress.

At TOKAN Foundation, our support goes beyond the payment of school fees and provision of school supplies. We believe in active monitoring, consistent engagement, and shared accountability, because true impact is measured not only by enrolment, but by growth. Sponsorship at TOKAN Foundation is not a one-time intervention, it is a sustained investment in each child’s holistic growth and long-term future.

It was heartwarming to see the boys excited to receive us, and we were encouraged by the positive feedback shared by their teachers regarding their progress and development.

Together, we are not just keeping children in school. We are walking with them every step of the way.

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TOKAN Foundation for Children and Young People is a registered charity dedicated to providing financial, educational, and social wellness support to vulnerable children and young people across Nigeria, and legal support through the Child Rights and Juvenile Justice Center (“CRJJC”).

You can support by donating to: TOKAN Foundation Account No. 1015972986 (Zenith Bank Plc) or via https://paystack.com/pay/tokanfoundation

For more information, please reach out to us at hello@tokanfoundation.com or on social media.

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As we approach the close of 2025, we reflect with deep gratitude on a year defined by purpose, perseverance, and profound impact. The final quarter of the year, and the 1st Term of the 2025/2026 academic year, was especially meaningful, marked by sustained support for vulnerable children across education, welfare, and legal advocacy.

From January through December 2025, TOKAN Foundation and its legal arm, the Child Rights & Juvenile Justice Centre (CRJJC), remained steadfast in our shared mission: to ensure that no child or young person is denied a future of possibilities by providing education, welfare support, and access to child-centred justice that restores hope, dignity, and opportunity.

1st Term Report (September–December 2025)

During the 1st Term, TOKAN Foundation provided critical educational and welfare support to ensure stability, dignity, and continuity in learning for our beneficiaries.

Our School Supplies for School Children back to school drive enabled children to resume the academic session fully prepared. Between September and December 2025, a total of ₦6,351,500 (approximately USD $4,327) was expended on:

• Payment of school fees and lesson fees for secondary school students

• School bags, school shoes, sandals, belts, sportswear, and water bottles and other supplies

• Textbooks and learning materials

• Toiletries and essential welfare items

• Daily lunch stipends for students throughout the term

• School party fees

• Projects and assignments support

• Welfare support

• Legal services through CRJJC

• CRJJC Know Your Rights Initiatives

• Monthly salary payments to secondary school teachers at the Special Correctional Centre for Girls, Idi Araba (SCCG) and child minders/carers at the Children’s Correctional Centre for Girls, Idi Araba (CCCG)

These built on our year-long educational support programme, which also covered:

• National examination fees (JAMB, Junior WAEC & Senior WAEC)

• Post-UTME fees for 3 students

• Payment of school fees 2 university students and accommodation for 1 student

Every Naira spent reflects our commitment to dignity, access to justice, and equal opportunity for every child.

Legal Advocacy through CRJJC

Through CRJJC, we maintained a strong and consistent presence in court, providing pro bono legal representation for children in conflict with the law. Our team stood in for children who could not stand alone, ensuring due process, fairness, and child-friendly procedures within the Child Justice System.

Welfare Check-Ins and Engagement

Our team conducted bi-weekly welfare visits to three children’s centres (CCJB, CCSB, and CCCG), ensuring continuity of care and emotional support. These visits also created space for positive engagement through activities such as:

• Frisbee trainings

• Movies

• Games and recreational sessions

• Social welfare support

These moments of play and connection were vital in promoting emotional well-being and restoring a sense of normalcy.

2025 at a Glance

January: Hosted the Back-to-School Drive for the 2nd Term of the 2024/2025 academic session, providing comprehensive educational, welfare, medical, and legal support. Purchased and distributed school supplies, paid school fees, lesson fees, and stipends. CRJJC partnered with Drug Aid Africa to host Know Your Rights Initiative in Mosafejo Community, Oworonshoki, alongside menstrual hygiene education and sanitary pad distribution.

February: Continued tuition scholarships, textbooks purchases, weekly lunch stipends, national exam preparatory lessons, and after-school lessons. Secured the release of 2 children through CRJJC advocacy.

March: Supported older boys at CCSB to sit for national exams, enabling access to higher institutions. Provided monthly phone data support. Partnered with Drug Aid Africa to donate essential drugs to CCJB.

April: Hosted Back-to-School Drive for the 3rd Term of 2024/2025 academic session, covering school fees, supplies, stipends, books, uniforms, and exam logistics.

May: CRJJC hosted a Know Your Rights Initiative at St. Timothy College, Yaba, educating students on Child Rights and Child Justice Administration.

June: TOKAN Foundation celebrated 7 years of impact, marking a powerful milestone of service and growth.

July: TOKAN Foundation was recognised as Best Child Advocacy & Juvenile Justice NPO 2025 – Nigeria by Acquisition Nigeria. Drug Aid Africa donated essential medicines to SCCG, Idi Araba. Mobola joined the foundations as Programmes and Operations Associate. Donated sanitary pads and panty liners to SCCG.

August: CRJJC hosted Know Your Rights sessions at SCCG/CCCG Idi-Araba and SCCB Oregun. Celebrated JSS and SSS graduates, paid graduation fees, provided party clothes, and supported Evon Labs Summer Bootcamp scholarships, transportation, and meals.

September: Hosted the Back-to-School Drive for the 1st Term of the 2025/2026 academic session, providing comprehensive educational, welfare, medical, and legal support.

October: Extended our reach with a visit to the Nigerian Correctional Service’s Borstal Institution in Adigbe, Abeokuta.

November: CRJJC marked 3 years of impact, standing firmly for children who should never stand alone.

December: Hosted the first Frisbee Tournament between the boys from CCJB and girls from CCCG in a spirited competition. The girls started off strong, but the boys eventually emerged champions finishing with 15-10.

Looking Ahead with Gratitude

As we close this remarkable year, we extend heartfelt thanks to our donors, volunteers, partners, and friends. Your support powered every court appearance, every school fee paid, every welfare visit, and every moment of reassurance offered to a child.

As we step into 2026, we invite you to continue this journey with us. Together, we can reach more children, defend more rights, restore more futures, and build a society where every child is seen, protected, and empowered to thrive.

Fundraiser for 2nd Term

The new term will commence in January 2026 and so will payment for school fees for our beneficiaries. This is where you, our loyal donor, come in. We were able to do so much with your help in 2025 and we would like to help even more children until our goal of ensuring every child has access to education, regardless of their socio-economic status, is realised.

We appreciate your support via donations to:

TOKAN Foundation

Account No. 1015972986 

Zenith Bank Plc

or via https://paystack.com/pay/tokanfoundation

We also welcome partnerships and collaborations from individuals, businesses, religious organisations, and the government. Anyone who shares our dream of educating young minds is welcome.

ABOUT US

TOKAN Foundation for Children and Young People is a registered charity dedicated to providing financial, educational, and social wellness support to vulnerable children and young people across Nigeria, and legal support through the Child Rights and Juvenile Justice Center (“CRJJC”). We believe that every child and young person deserves a future filled with opportunities and growth. Through our various programs, we strive to one day create a world where no child or young person is denied a future of possibilities.

We’re always looking to collaborate with anyone who supports our mission. For more information about TOKAN Foundation or to discuss ways you can support our work, please reach out to us at hello@tokanfoundation.com, or on social media.

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At TOKAN Foundation, we remain committed to protecting children’s rights and ensuring that every child has access to quality education, social welfare support, legal assistance, and all the opportunities they deserve. We pray that every child grows in wisdom, strength, and good health, and that their dreams are nurtured and guided toward a fulfilling future. May no door of opportunity be closed against them, and may they always find support, love, and encouragement along their journey.

Let us continue to uplift and inspire these young ones, reminding them that they matter and that their future is bright.

Today reminds us of our duty to speak up for the protection of every child. Recent attacks and kidnappings of students in Nigeria have once again shown how vulnerable our children are. No child should ever live in fear, be denied safety, or be removed from the place where they learn and grow. These painful realities renew our collective call for stronger systems, accountability, and urgent action to protect children across our nation.

Partner with us today, your donation/sponsorship can keep a child in school and give them the chance to rise.

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TOKAN Foundation for Children and Young People is a registered charity dedicated to providing financial, educational, and social wellness support to vulnerable children and young people across Nigeria, and legal support through the Child Rights and Juvenile Justice Center (“CRJJC”).

You can support by donating to: TOKAN Foundation Account No. 1015972986 (Zenith Bank Plc) or via https://paystack.com/pay/tokanfoundation

For more information, please reach out to us at hello@tokanfoundation.com or on social media.

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As we embark on this new academic session, we want to remind our students that resilience, hard work, and determination are key to achieving greatness. Keep pushing boundaries, stay curious, and never give up on your dreams!

We pray for a successful term ahead, filled with learning, growth, and joy. May you all come out in flying colors, achieving academic excellence and making us proud!

Thank you to our sponsors and supporters for believing in our mission. Together, we’re shaping the future of these young lives. Let’s do this!

#TokanFoundation

#BackToSchool

#EmpoweringEducation

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This year, Evon Labs generously offered full scholarships to 10 teenagers—5 girls and 5 boys—to attend the bootcamp, valued at ₦100,000 per child. These children, all beneficiaries of TOKAN Foundation, received this life-changing opportunity completely free of charge, thanks to Evon Labs’ continued commitment to youth empowerment and inclusion.

Even more heartwarming is the fact that this is Evon Labs’ second year in a row extending this generosity to TOKAN Foundation. After hosting a similar programme in 2024, they were so impressed by the enthusiasm and potential of our beneficiaries that they eagerly reached out again this year to include them in this transformative experience.

TOKAN Foundation was proud to support the programme by providing transportation and lunchtime snacks for the children during the week, ensuring that no logistical barrier stood in the way of their full participation and enjoyment.

We are incredibly grateful to Evon Labs for their continued partnership and investment in our children’s development. Together, we are opening doors, inspiring minds, and building a future where every child—regardless of background—can dream, learn, and thrive.

Stay tuned to see what these young innovators do next!

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This recognition validates our unwavering commitment to providing pro bono litigation support to vulnerable children and young people across Nigeria through our Child Rights and Juvenile Justice Center (CRJJC).

Every day, we work toward a world where no child is denied a future of possibilities. Since 2022, we have secured the release of boys and girls committed to children’s correctional centers and continued to provide educational and social support even after their release.

This award belongs to our incredible team, our generous supporters, social workers, and most importantly, to the children and families we serve each year.

Thank you to everyone who believes in our mission! Together, we’re creating brighter futures.

You can view the announcement at https://www.acquisition-international.com/winners/tokan-foundation/.

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This thoughtful donation will:

Provide vital medications for the girls’ health and well-being

Support their rehabilitation and care

Show them they’re valued and cared for

This donation is part of the ongoing partnership between TOKAN Foundation and Drug Aid Africa to provide medicines and medical supplies to children’s correctional centers across Lagos. We are deeply grateful for Drug Aid Africa’s kindness and commitment to giving back!

Let’s work together to make a difference! We’re open to partnerships and collaborations with individuals, businesses, religious organizations, and the government.

#TOKANFoundation

#DrugAidAfrica

#MedicineDonation

#GivingBack

#SpecialCorrectionalCentre

#IdiAraba

#GirlChildEmpowerment

#HealthcareForAll

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No matter how they came to be called “Dad,” one thing remains true: fathers are a vital source of love, strength, protection, and guidance in a child’s life.

Today, we honour and celebrate the men who show up for children, with compassion, responsibility, and unwavering support. Your presence makes all the difference.

Happy Father’s Day.

We celebrate you today and every day.

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At TOKAN Foundation and the Child Rights & Juvenile Justice Center (CRJJC), every day is dedicated to creating a world where every child is empowered to become self-sufficient and positively contributing members of their communities.

From providing educational and social wellness support to ensuring access to justice, we remain committed to protecting every child’s right to dream, learn, and thrive.

This Children’s Day, we honour the strength and resilience of the children we serve and reaffirm our mission: to help build a world where no child or young person is denied a future full of possibilities.

Every child deserves love.

Every child deserves education.

Every child deserves justice.

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The boys had spent their 2024 long vacation learning skills from a neighbourhood artisan. During this time, the artisan occasionally instructed them to collect and deliver metal parts to buyers. Unknown to the children, some of these items were stolen. As a result, they were arrested in July 2024. CRJJC was immediately contacted to represent them in court.

CRJJC stepped in to represent them, securing their bail so they could remain with their families throughout the proceedings. Our legal team tirelessly argued that the children had merely followed an adult’s instructions and should not be scapegoated while the actual perpetrator remained unprosecuted.

After seven months of advocacy, the complainant finally agreed to drop the charges in 17 February 2025, following a ₦200,000 settlement facilitated by a generous donor. It was also agreed that the adult responsible would face prosecution.

The case against the two children was therefore successfully dismissed on 17 February 2025. Another victory for justice-involved children.

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