Bonnicare Foundation

Bonnicare Foundation Bonnicare Foundation is a not-for-profit rural focused organization dedicated to rural dwellers.

Happy International Women’s Day 2026This year, the theme is “Give to Gain”, a reminder that when we invest in women and ...
08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day 2026

This year, the theme is “Give to Gain”, a reminder that when we invest in women and girls, everyone benefits. At Bonnicare Foundation, we see every day how empowering women transforms communities.

Giving isn’t just about resources; it’s about education, protection, opportunities, mentorship, and recognition. It’s about creating safe spaces where girls and women can thrive, lead, and fulfill their potential.

Across Nigeria and beyond, women and girls face unique challenges, from limited access to education and healthcare, to harmful cultural practices, to violence and exclusion. Yet, when we stand with them, when we give, we gain resilience, innovation, and stronger communities.

Today, we celebrate every woman and girl whose strength, courage, and determination inspire us. And we recommit to being part of a world that gives generously, invests in potential, and uplifts every woman and girl.

20/02/2026

Part 2

In Akwa Ibom State, we documented cases of six teenagers who were abandoned by their parents after pastors convinced them that the children were witches. In one case, children were found near a bridge at night, malnourished and confused, after their parents were instructed to leave them because they were “possessed.” These children had nowhere to go and spent nights alone, scared and hungry.
These cases show how harmful interpretations of religion combined with misinformation can lead to real, devastating consequences.

The urgency and scale of this issue led to the creation of a law in Cross River State. Section 42 of the Child Rights Law (2023) clearly states:
“Any person, group of persons, corporate or unincorporated body or organization of whatever description who alleges, threatens or accuses a child of being a witch or wizard commits an offence and is liable on conviction to ten (10) years imprisonment with hard labour or a fine of five hundred thousand Naira (₦500,000) or both.”

The law exists. Implementation is the next stumbling block.
This is an excerpt from our recently published article...visit our website at bonnicarefoundation.com to read the full article on our blog.

Link is on our website Bonnicarefoundation.com

Part 1Advocating Against Witchcraft Branding in Southern Nigeria: Protecting the Elderly, Women, and ChildrenIn the Sout...
20/02/2026

Part 1

Advocating Against Witchcraft Branding in Southern Nigeria: Protecting the Elderly, Women, and Children
In the South-South region of Nigeria, particularly in Cross River and Akwa Ibom States, witchcraft branding and labelling remain among the most inhumane human rights issues.


Witchcraft accusations are not limited to the elderly; they also affect women and children. Those branded as witches have faced cruel treatment, including being chained, thrown out, starved, beaten, set on fire, and even killed. These harmful practices have torn families apart, displaced children, and caused long-lasting trauma in the lives of the accused.

Two years ago, during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, our organization, Bonnicare Foundation, partnered with the Students Union Government of the University of Calabar to raise awareness about this issue. Rather than staying in offices or lecture halls, we took the campaign to the streets of Calabar, speaking directly with market women, youth groups, and local residents, reaching over 8,000 people.

Through conversations and public sensitization, the campaign created safe spaces for people to ask questions and discuss the consequences of witchcraft branding.
The feedback from these interviews sheds light on how dangerous these beliefs are and why urgent action is needed.
In rural communities across Cross River State, children have been accused of witchcraft after a family member fell ill or after other misfortunes, such as drastic financial setbacks or accidents. In some areas, elders and children were taken to church “deliverance sessions” where they were forced into painful rituals.

Full link to our Article on our website. Bonnicarefoundation.com
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