Caring Hearts Initiative For Advocacy Development And Empowerment

30/07/2026

EDO STATE STOOD UNITED AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Today, Edo State witnessed an unprecedented show of unity and commitment as stakeholders from government, development partners, civil society organisations, community-based organisations, youth groups, and volunteers came together to commemorate the 2026 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.

The statewide awareness campaign, led by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) Edo, demonstrated the power of collaboration in the fight against one of the world's most devastating organised crimes. We were particularly inspired by the remarkable turnout of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, whose active participation reflected the growing commitment of young people to protecting lives and promoting safe communities.

Caring Heart Initiative for Advocacy Development and Empowerment (CHIADE) was part of the team that championed this year's awareness campaign alongside dedicated partners, including the International Organization for Migration IOM Nigeria , SOS Children's Villages Nigeria International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) Nactal Nigeria, Seyp Ngo, GPI, Genius Hub COSUDO, Justice Development and Peace Centre, Benin, and numerous other NGOs, CSOs, press and stakeholders committed to ending human trafficking.

We sincerely appreciate NAPTIP for its exceptional leadership, coordination, and unwavering dedication to protecting vulnerable persons. We also extend our profound gratitude to every development partner, donor, collaborating organisation, volunteer, and advocate whose support made this year's commemoration a resounding success.

Human trafficking remains a gross violation of human rights and an organised crime that destroys lives, families, and communities. It thrives on deception, false promises, exploitation, and vulnerability. Many victims are lured with promises of employment, education, marriage, or opportunities abroad, only to find themselves trapped in forced labour, sexual exploitation, domestic servitude, organ trafficking, and other forms of abuse. For many survivors, even when they return alive, the emotional, psychological, physical, and economic scars last a lifetime.

As we commemorate this important day, we call on every Nigerian, especially young people, women, parents, and guardians to remain vigilant. Verify every travel opportunity, ask questions, ensure your documentation is legitimate, and never rely on unverified promises made through social media or informal recruiters. A decision made in haste can lead to a lifetime of regret.

We also send a strong message to traffickers and criminal networks: your crimes destroy lives, but justice will continue to pursue those who exploit the vulnerable. The collective resolve of government institutions, law enforcement agencies, development partners, and communities is stronger than ever.

The fight against human trafficking requires all of us. Prevention begins with awareness, protection begins with vigilance, and justice begins when we refuse to remain silent.

Together, let us build communities where every person can pursue opportunities safely, migrate legally, and live with dignity and freedom.

Caring Heart Initiative remains committed to promoting safe migration, protecting vulnerable populations, supporting survivors, and strengthening partnerships that will bring an end to human trafficking in all its forms.

Together, we can end human trafficking. Together, we can protect lives.

30/07/2026

29/07/2026

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27/07/2026

LETTER OF APPRECIATION

APPRECIATION TO BRAVEHEART INITIATIVE FOR INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING SUPPORT TO CARING HEART INITIATIVE

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, Management, Staff, Volunteers, and the entire Caring Heart Initiative (CHIADE) family, we express our profound gratitude to BraveHeart Initiative (BHI) for the warm invitation to participate in the Strategy Meeting with Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) Focus Partners in Edo State.

The meeting provided a valuable platform for collaboration, shared learning, strategic engagement, and renewed commitment towards strengthening the collective response to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Edo State. We commend BraveHeart Initiative for its unwavering leadership in coordinating stakeholders and advancing survivor-centred, rights-based interventions.

We are especially honoured and deeply grateful to have been selected as one of the beneficiary organisations of the institutional strengthening support made possible by BraveHeart Initiative - BHI through the generous funding of the MacArthur Foundation. The items presented to Caring Heart Initiative, will significantly enhance our organisational capacity, strengthen confidential case documentation and record management, improve service delivery, and support effective responses for survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence.

Beyond the material value of these items, we recognise and deeply appreciate the vision behind this intervention. Investing in the institutional capacity of organisations is an investment in stronger systems, more effective survivor services, and sustainable impact. This thoughtful support demonstrates a clear understanding that resilient organisations are fundamental to achieving lasting change in the fight against SGBV.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Chief Priscilla Usiobaifo for her exceptional leadership, commitment, and foresight in championing opportunities that strengthen organisations working tirelessly to protect the rights and dignity of survivors. Your dedication continues to inspire confidence, collaboration, and hope within the sector.

We also sincerely appreciate BraveHeart Initiative team for consistently remaining at the forefront of SGBV prevention and response in Edo State. Your commitment to partnership, capacity strengthening, and systems development is commendable and continues to make a meaningful difference.

As an organisation, Caring Heart Initiative remains committed to ensuring that these resources are utilised responsibly and effectively to improve the quality, efficiency, and confidentiality of our services to survivors and vulnerable populations.

Thank you once again for believing in our work and for investing in the growth of our organisations. We look forward to strengthening our collaboration as we collectively strive towards a society free from Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, where every survivor has access to quality, timely, and compassionate support.

With sincere appreciation,
Board of Trustees
Management
Staff and Volunteers
Caring Heart Initiative (CHIADE)

02/07/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to Our Ever-Pragmatic Programs Director, Alhaji Bakare Momodu!

Team Caring Heart Initiative (CHIADE) celebrates a rare gem, an exceptional personality and a true inspiration.

We wish you God's abundant blessings, good health, peace, wisdom, and greater accomplishments in the year ahead.

May your life continue to impact many positively.
Have a wonderful and memorable birthday.

Happy Birthday to Our amiable Programs Director 🎂🎉

Team Caring Heart Initiative (CHIADE)

01/07/2026

CHIADE Participates in NAPTIP Stakeholders' Meeting on Strengthening Collaboration Against Human Trafficking and Violence Against Persons

Caring Heart Initiative CHIADE participated in the Stakeholders' Meeting on Strengthening Collaboration in the Fight Against Human Trafficking and Violence Against Persons, organized by the Benin Zonal Command of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) with funding from the International Centre for Migration and Policy Development (ICMPD).

As one of NAPTIP's long-standing strategic partners in Edo State, CHIADE commended the Agency for institutionalizing this laudable quarterly stakeholders' forum, which continues to strengthen collaboration, information sharing, coordinated response, and sustainable partnerships in the fight against human trafficking and violence against persons.

Representing CHIADE, the Executive Director congratulated NAPTIP for its unwavering commitment and emphasized the importance of sustaining the stakeholders' platform through continuous engagement, collective ownership, shared learning, coordinated referrals, regular communication, capacity building, and stronger collaboration among government agencies, civil society organizations, development partners, faith-based organizations, and community leaders.

During the interactive session, CHIADE actively participated in the group discussions where stakeholders identified key factors fueling human trafficking in our communities. The organization also contributed practical recommendations aimed at strengthening prevention strategies, improving survivor protection, enhancing community awareness, and ensuring the sustainability of future stakeholders' engagements.

CHIADE was further invited to present its activities carried out between January and June 2026 in partnership with NAPTIP and other relevant stakeholders. In line with our commitment to confidentiality and survivor-centered programming, no survivor identities were disclosed.

Highlights of CHIADE's January–June 2026 Interventions

Within the reporting period, CHIADE as seen in the infograph successfully:

- Conducted community sensitization programmes on human trafficking, safe migration, survivor reintegration, and violence against persons across vulnerable communities in Edo State.
- Increased community awareness on recognizing trafficking indicators, preventing exploitation, reducing stigma against returning survivors, and encouraging prompt reporting of suspected trafficking cases.
- Successfully coordinated the rescue, protection, rehabilitation, reunification, and reintegration of vulnerable children who had been subjected to child labour, neglect, exploitation, and other forms of abuse.
- Facilitated the safe family reunification of children and vulnerable persons through coordinated case management, mediation, and continuous follow-up monitoring.
- Provided psychosocial support, counselling, rehabilitation services, and referrals for survivors of trafficking, gender-based violence, and vulnerable individuals requiring specialized assistance.
- Supported survivors' economic reintegration through vocational skills acquisition, livelihood empowerment, with linkages
To Society for the Empowerment of Young Persons Seyp Ngo, community leaders, and humanitarian actors to ensure comprehensive survivor support and long-term reintegration.
- Strengthened family resilience through livelihood interventions aimed at reducing vulnerability to re-trafficking and protecting children from further exploitation.
- Promoted community ownership of survivor protection by engaging traditional leaders, community members, and other stakeholders in prevention and reintegration efforts.

Impact Achieved

Through these interventions, CHIADE contributed to:

- Increased public awareness on the dangers of human trafficking and exploitation.
- Successful rescue and protection of vulnerable children and survivors.
- Safe family reunification and improved child protection.
- Enhanced psychosocial wellbeing and dignity of survivors.
- Improved access to livelihood opportunities, vocational skills, and economic empowerment.
- Reduced vulnerability to re-trafficking through sustainable reintegration support.
- Stronger collaboration among government agencies, civil society organizations, humanitarian actors, and community stakeholders in addressing trafficking and violence against persons.

CHIADE remains committed to working hand in hand with NAPTIP and all relevant partners to prevent human trafficking, protect survivors, promote access to justice, strengthen community resilience, and build a society where every individual can live free from exploitation, abuse, and violence.

Together, we can end human trafficking and create safer communities for all.

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01/07/2026

We were with Josemaria Escriva Foundation (JOSEF) on this remarkable achievement of the 8th Annual Lecture and the Unveiling of the Foundation's Proposed Building Project, we commend the leadership, Comr. Obasanmi Jude, PhD.
Chief Responsibility Officer (CRO) for its commitment to impacting lives.

We wish the Foundation greater success and look forward to continued collaboration in advancing sustainable community development.