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.

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#education

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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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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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From the Courtrooms: An Unfair Allegation and a Happy Resolution

In January, CRJJC volunteer lawyers represented five children in court for various offences.

Two of the children 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 and placed at the Special Correctional Centre for Boys in Oregun. CRJJC was contacted in July 2024 to represent them in court.

Upon taking up their case, we secured their release on bail and ensured they remained with their families throughout the proceedings. Despite our efforts to reach an out-of-court settlement, the complainant was initially unwilling to settle. In court, our legal team argued that the children had acted under the instruction of an adult and our legal team highlighted the unfairness of scapegoating two innocent children while the complainant and prosecution neglected to prosecute the adult who had given them stolen items.

On 17 February 2025, after eight months of dedicated legal representation, the complainant eventually agreed to drop the charges after a generous donor facilitated a ₦200,000 payment to the complainant. It was also agreed that the prosecution would present the adult involved in court.

The case against the two children was therefore successfully struck out.

To the Classrooms: Educational Support

In January 2025, our student beneficiaries returned to school for the 2^nd Term of the 2024/2025 Academic Year. As part of our back-to-school drive, we purchased and delivered school bags, school shoes and sandals, stationary, and other supplies to students in Children’s Centers across Lagos.

Payment of academic tuition for all students are ongoing, and we appreciate your continued support in ensuring that no child is left behind.

To the Communities: Know Your Rights Initiative 

On Saturday, 18 January 2025, CRJJC hosted its Know Your Rights Initiative at the Mosafejo community of Oworonshoki, Lagos in partnership with Drug Aid Africa.

The Initiative educated participants on Child Rights, Child Justice Administration, and what these rights mean to them. A core goal was empowering children to advocate for themselves and their peers against rights violations. The event also increased awareness of CRJJC’s mission and services, encouraging children to seek legal support when necessary.

The event included interactive discussions and giveaways, fun icebreakers, and game sessions such as the “Be My Lawyer” game – an interactive activity where the audience is provided with a set of facts and invited to provide their analysis based on their newly gained knowledge of Child Rights and Child Justice Administration – and “Picasso Me” – where each child was asked to draw an item and the best drawings received prizes. These games fostered learning through creative and engaging formats and also ensured that children had access to play and recreation.

Drug Aid Africa also provided sanitary pads to the women and girls, accompanied by an educational session on proper use and menstrual hygiene.

This impactful event was a success thanks to Drug Aid Africa representatives and the efforts of a dedicated team of CRJJC lawyers and volunteers, including Tope Tokan-Lawal, Akorede Adelupe, Lolade Ayeni, Oyeyosola Diya, Raphael Irenen, Niyi Olawale, Sharon Ogunjiofor, and Olanrewaju Ali.

Support Our Mission

The Child Rights and Juvenile Justice Center (“CRJJC”) is the legal aid arm of TOKAN Foundation for Children and Young People. We provide legal support to children and juveniles in Nigeria, many of whom would otherwise be unrepresented.

Since 2018, we have ensured that hundreds of marginalised children have access to quality education by providing tuition scholarships, daily lunch stipends, school supplies, after- school and national exams preparatory lessons, social support, and legal representation in court through our Child Rights and Juvenile Justice Center (@CR_JJC).

But the milestone we’re proudest of is the establishment of the Special Approved School in January 2023 for secondary school-aged girls within the Special Correctional Center for Girls (SCCG) in Idi-Araba, Lagos. This means that girls in the custody of the justice system can receive quality education from our team of qualified tutors/teachers, because we believe children should have access to education, regardless of their custody status.

For legal assistance, contact us at crjjc@tokanfoundation.com or on social media: Twitter/IG/FB: @cr_jjc and LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/crjjc

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

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1^st Term (September – December 2024) Report

With your help, in the 1^st Term of the 2024/2025 Academic Year, we provided educational, social, medical, and legal support through the Child Rights and Juvenile Justice Centre (“CRJJC”). We also  partnered with We Run the World Girls (WRTWG) for Painting Smiles 2.0; celebrated CRJJC’s 2^nd Anniversary which also hosted phase II of its Know Your Rights Initiative for over 200 children in three correctional centres across Lagos.

At TOKAN Foundation, we believe that access to quality education is a basic human right, and no child should be so denied because of their or their parent’s socio-economic status, disability, gender, amongst other factors. Further, education can only be impactful when a child is fully supported in all the ways that they need. Since 2018, we have ensured that hundreds of marginalised children have access to quality education by providing tuition scholarships, daily lunch stipends, school supplies, after-school and national examination preparatory lessons, social support, and legal representation in court through our Child Rights and Juvenile Justice Center (@CR_JJC). We also established the Special Approved School in January 2023 for secondary school-aged girls within the Special Correctional Center for Girls (SCCG) in Idi-Araba, Lagos.

To continue our important work to fullfil our goal of  providing children everywhere with access to quality education and welfare, we provided the following support valued at ₦5,762,200 (Five Million, Seven Hundred and Sixty-Two Thousand, Two Hundred Naira):

• Tuition scholarships and Textbooks – 43 children
• Daily lunch stipends – 43 children
• School bags, shoes, and other supplies – 102 children
• Monthly Salaries for Secondary School Class Teachers – 4 teachers at Special Correctional Center for Girls (SCCG)
• Legal support – 6 children

We also ran and sponsored other activities for hundreds of children across Lagos:

• Painting Smiles 2.0 collaboration with We Run the World Girls foundation in December 2024 to provide catering and baking training to 50 girls
• Donation of Signposts/banners to the Children’s Correctional Center for Girls, Idi-Araba (CCCG)
• Skills Acquisitions trainings for Children’s Correctional Center for Girls, Idi-Araba
• Payments for school end-of-year parties, because every child has a right to play!

Social and Other Support:

We continued our regular social visits to all the Children’s Correctional Center across Lagos. We also purchased phones for our first University beneficiaries who recently graduated Secondary School. This support is part of our mission to adequately empower our beneficiaries to become self-sufficient and positively-impacting members of their communities.

Legal Support through the Child Rights and Juvenile Justice Center (“CRJJC”)

Court Representation

Between September and December, CRJJC’s network of volunteer lawyers represented 6 children in a total of 14 court appearances for various offences, expending dozens of pro bono hours on behalf of our clients. Filing and other court fees are paid for by TOKAN Foundation for children whose parents are unable to afford same.

Know Your Rights Initiative 

In November 2024, CRJJC hosted Phase II of the Know Your Rights Initiative across three correctional centres for children in Lagos. The first event was held on 16 November 2024 at the Special Correctional Centre for Junior Boys, Oregun (“SCCB”); a combined event was held on 23 November 2024 for the Special Correctional Centre for Girls, Idi Araba (“SCCG”) and Children’s Correctional Centre for Girls, Idi Araba (“CCCG”). The events were coordinated by a volunteer team of experienced lawyers, law students, and other volunteers. The lawyer-speakers explained Child Rights and Child Justice Administration laws to keep them informed and protected as they continue to pass through the Nigerian justice system.

Back to School – 2^nd Term

 School Supplies for School Children

The 2nd Term of the 2024/2025 Academic Year commenced on 6 January 2025 for millions of students across Nigeria. It was no different for the children we support. Within the first 2 weeks, TOKAN Foundation purchased and delivered school bags, school shoes and sandals, stationary, and other supplies to students in four Children’s Centers across Lagos. Supplies were made based on specific requests from the children and their guardians, who have a greater understanding of their needs.

Tuition Scholarships and Fundraiser for 2^nd Term

The new term has commenced and so has 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 last year. 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.

As always we appreciate your support via donations to the TOKAN Foundation’s Zenith Bank Account No. 1015972986. If you prefer to pay online, you can donate through 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.

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.

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 X, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

#TOKANFoundation #crjjc #charity #Nigeria #education #scholarship #equity #donations #NGO #nonprofit #students #BackToSchool

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