Continuing to Show Up for Children

May and June were months of consistency, reflection, and celebration for TOKAN Foundation. As the school term progressed, we remained committed to ensuring that every child under our care received the educational, welfare, and legal support needed to thrive.

June also marked a significant milestone as we celebrated eight years of transforming lives and reaffirmed our commitment to a future where every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.

Back to School: Starting the Term Prepared

The month of May began with the delivery of back-to-school supplies to children at the Correctional Centre for Junior Boys (CCJB) and the Correctional Centre for Senior Boys (CCSB) on 1 May 2026.

At TOKAN Foundation, we believe every child deserves to begin the school term with dignity and confidence. To support this, the Foundation provided essential items including writing materials, textbooks, school socks, school belts, underwear, and toiletries.

Throughout the term, we also continued the payment of school and lesson fees, as well as weekly lunch stipends. Our bi-weekly welfare visits to the centres and legal representation through the Child Rights and Juvenile Justice Centre (CRJJC) ensured that our beneficiaries continued to receive holistic support every step of the way.

Friendly Games with UFC

On 1 May 2026, members of the Ultimate Frisbee Club (UFC) played a friendly match with the boys at CCJB. The game was intense, and while the boys proved they were more than a match for the experienced UFC players, they lost by a point finishing with 19-20.

Since 2025, teenagers at CCJB and the Correctional Centre for Girls (CCCG) have played frisbee with members of UFC. Many have been recognised as Most Valuable Players during games and tournaments, demonstrating their enthusiasm and growing skill in the sport.

Empowering Children Through Knowledge: CRJJC’s Know Your Rights Programme

On 30 May 2026, CRJJC hosted another edition of its Know Your Rights Programme at the Special Correctional Centre for Boys (SCCB), Oregun.

The session brought together volunteer lawyers and facilitators, who engaged the boys in discussions on child rights, child justice administration, and the legal protections available to children within Nigeria’s justice system.

The learning experience was intentionally designed to be both educational and engaging. Interactive games, including Picasso Me and Be My Lawyer, encouraged active participation while helping the children understand the concepts discussed. Participants who excelled during the activities and correctly answered questions throughout the programme received gifts, creating an atmosphere of excitement and enthusiasm.

CRJJC Advocacy

In June, CRJJC lawyers continued to represent children in conflict with the law, devoting hours to court advocacy, court filings, and legal advisory work.

In one case, CRJJC worked alongside counsel representing a boy remanded at SCCB, Oregun, providing support in the child’s best interests. This collaborative effort contributed to the reduction of his sentence to 200 hours of community service and his release into the custody of his family.

Eight Years of Impact

On 14 June 2026, TOKAN Foundation proudly celebrated its eighth anniversary—a milestone reflecting eight years of unwavering commitment to vulnerable children and young people.

Since 2018, the Foundation has grown from supporting a handful of children to investing millions of Naira each school term in educational, welfare, medical, recreational, and legal interventions. What began as a simple vision has evolved into a movement powered by the generosity of our donors, volunteers, partners, and supporters.

As we celebrated this milestone, we reflected on the hundreds of children whose lives have been transformed through access to education, healthcare, legal advocacy, and opportunities that continue to shape brighter futures. We remain grateful to everyone who has been part of this journey and look forward to many more years of impact.

Staying Connected Through School Visits

In June, the TOKAN Foundation team continued its school monitoring visits across Lagos to assess the academic progress and well-being of our beneficiaries.

On Saturday, 20 June, Ms Mobola attended the Open Day/Visiting Day for 19 student beneficiaries at Let It Shine Academy (LISA) in Ajah. She engaged with teachers and school officials to discuss the children’s progress and welfare.

On Wednesday, 24 June, Ms Mobola visited three student beneficiaries across two schools in Isheri, observing them in their everyday learning environments and gaining first-hand insight into their academic and social development.

On the same day, Ms Tope visited nine student beneficiaries across three schools in Yaba, continuing our commitment to maintaining close relationships with our beneficiaries, their teachers, and their schools.

These visits enable us to celebrate progress, identify areas where additional support may be needed, and ensure that every child continues to receive the care and encouragement they deserve.

Looking Ahead

As we move into the next phase of the year, we remain deeply grateful to our donors, volunteers, partners, and supporters whose generosity continues to make our work possible.

Whether through educational support, welfare interventions, healthcare assistance, school monitoring, recreational activities, or legal advocacy, every effort contributes to our shared goal of ensuring that every child has access to the opportunities, support, and protection they deserve.

Together, we will continue to restore hope, protect rights, and build brighter futures for children and young people.

Fundraiser

Help us continue our crucial work in ensuring no child is left behind by donating to TOKAN Foundation and CRJJC via:

TOKAN Foundation

Account No. 1015972986

Zenith Bank Plc

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

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 with any of the social media links.

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On Saturday, 11 July 2026, the TOKAN Foundation team delivered essential medicines and medical supplies, generously donated by Drug Aid Africa, to the Special Correctional Centre for Boys, Oregun (SCCB); Children’s Correctional Centre for Senior Boys, Isheri (CCSB); Children’s Correctional Centre for Junior Boys, Yaba (CCJB); Special Correctional Centre for Girls, Idi-Araba (SCCG); and Children’s Correctional Centre for Girls, Idi-Araba (CCCG).

Continuing this outreach on Thursday, 16 July 2026, our team also visited the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) Borstal Training Institute, Adigbe, Abeokuta, to deliver medicines and medical supplies, extending the reach of this intervention to even more vulnerable children and young people.

Across these six institutions, the donations have the potential to benefit more than 700 children and young people. The centres collectively care for approximately 200 children, while the Borstal Institute accommodates approximately 500 residents, making access to essential healthcare supplies critically important.

The supplies were provided in response to each centre’s identified healthcare needs and included antimalarial medication, antibiotics, pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medicines, antifungal medication, cough and cold medicines, vitamins and nutritional supplements, medication for sickle cell management, topical creams and lotions for skin conditions, and other essential healthcare items. The medicines and supplies will be administered by each centre’s healthcare professionals to support the treatment, recovery, and overall well-being of the children in their care.

These donations form part of the ongoing partnership between TOKAN Foundation and Drug Aid Africa, which began in 2024 to improve access to medicines and medical supplies for children’s correctional centres across Lagos and now the NCoS Borstal Training Institute in Adigbe. This sustained collaboration continues to strengthen healthcare support for some of Nigeria’s most vulnerable children.

We are deeply grateful to Drug Aid Africa for their generosity, compassion, and unwavering commitment to improving access to quality healthcare.

Together, we are ensuring that vulnerable children receive not only education and legal support, but also the healthcare they need to heal, grow, and build brighter futures.

Every box of medicine delivered represents the possibility of quicker recovery, reduced suffering, and hope for hundreds of children who deserve the opportunity to thrive.

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Throughout the past week, the TOKAN Foundation team carried out school monitoring and welfare visits across Lagos to check on the academic progress and well-being of the children we support.

On Saturday, 21st June, our Ms Mobola attended the Open Day/Visiting Day of 19 student beneficiaries at Let It Shine Academy (LISA) in Ajah, engaging with teachers and school officials to discuss the progress and welfare of our beneficiaries.

On Tuesday, 24th June, our Ms Mobola also visit 3 student beneficiaries across two schools in Isheri to observe them in their everyday learning environment and gain first-hand insight into their academic and social development.

On the same day, our Ms Tope visited 9 student beneficiaries across three schools in Yaba, continuing our commitment to maintaining close relationships with our beneficiaries, their teachers, and their schools.

These visits are an important part of our work, allowing us to celebrate achievements, identify areas where additional support may be needed, and ensure that every child continues to thrive.

At TOKAN Foundation, our support doesn’t end with paying school fees, we remain present every step of the journey.

3rd Term Fundraiser

As the 3rd Term continues, support is urgently needed to sustain ongoing educational and welfare interventions for our beneficiaries. We welcome donations and partnerships via:

TOKAN Foundation

Zenith Bank Plc

Account Number: 1015972986

Or online: https://paystack.com/pay/tokanfoundation

We also welcome collaborations from individuals, businesses, religious organisations, and institutions who share our vision.

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Access to technology is an important part of learning and personal development. These laptops will support educational activities and provide the children with additional tools for learning and skill building.

We remain grateful to our donor whose generosity made this possible. Partnerships and acts of kindness like this help us continue creating opportunities for the children and young people we support.

At TOKAN Foundation, every contribution goes a long way in shaping brighter futures.

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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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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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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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Following a request last week for sanitary pads and panty liners for the girls at the Special Correctional Center for Girls in Idi-Araba (“SCCG”), Mobola helped purchase and deliver 1500 packs of pads and 15 packs of panty liners on Sunday, 20 July 2025.

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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 help us continue our crucial work by donating to TOKAN Foundation and CRJJC via: TOKAN Foundation Account No. 1015972986 (Zenith Bank Plc) or via https://paystack.com/pay/tokanfoundation

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 with any of the social media links.

#TOKANFoundation

#crjjc

#Nigeria

#education

#students

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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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