22/10/2026
Excerpt from our 2026 Healing and Development Yearbook:
COSUDOW: A Cry For Justice, A Journey to Restoration
‘Juliet’ (not her real name) is 13 years old. Her story is not just one of suffering — it is a reminder of the injustice faced by countless young girls whose vulnerability is exploited for profit.
Born in Edo State, Nigeria, to a blind single mother, ‘Juliet’ carried a burden far beyond her years. Wanting to ease her mother’s hardship, she trusted a neighbour who promised her an opportunity to work and provide for her family. She was told that education was no longer the best path, and that a better future awaited her but she had to keep it a secret. Read more on Page 16 in the following link: https://buff.ly/lcE3nZ8