The Importance of Literacy in Nigeria:
Combating the Out-of-School Crisis and Preventing Dropouts In a country as culturally rich and diverse as Nigeria, education remains a pivotal element for progress and development. However, Nigeria faces a staggering challenge: it holds the highest number of out-of-school children in Africa. This crisis not only hampers the nation’s growth but also perpetuates a cycle […]
A Trip to Kano
A Trip to Kano is a children’s story that focuses on a girl, who because of her father’s transfer to another city begins to feel sad and detached from her peers and other activities. Her mother, Mama, noticing this decides to take her on a trip to Kano to see her father. While on the […]
Launching DIGITGALS 2.0 – Empowering Girls for the Digital Age
In our rapidly evolving world, technological proficiency is paramount for success. Illmi Children’s Fund (ICF) is proud to unveil DIGITGALS 2.0, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering 500 adolescent girls with intermediate digital literacy skills. This comprehensive program focuses on three key pillars: Information and Data Literacy, Digital Content Creation, and Safety. By addressing the […]
Illmi Children’s Fund
Nigeria’s formal educational structure follows a 6-3-3 pattern which gives a child 6 years of primary education and 3 years each for lower and higher secondary school education, respectively. Despite the fact that primary school education has been made free by the government, Nigeria still has 10.2 million kids between the ages of 5-14 out […]