On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Life Care Children and Women Empowerment Initiative carried out school and family spot check visits across Umuahia, Alayi, and Ikwuano in Abia State, Nigeria.
The purpose of the visit was to assess the progress and welfare of the children under our Out-of-School Scholarship Program, meet with their schools, visit their homes, and better understand the current needs of the families we are supporting.
Life Care currently supports six children in Abia State under this program. The children represent six families across different communities.
The children visited were:
Dike Chibuzor Victor
Precious Chikezie
Chimezie Treasure Njideka
Chinasa Uche
Jennifer Okendu
Richard Precious
Each child was visited at school and at home. The school visits helped us confirm their academic standing, attendance, and level of compliance with Life Care’s academic expectations, including maintaining an average performance of 70 percent and above.
One of the most encouraging outcomes of the visit was seeing the strong academic performance of the children. Reports from the schools showed that the children are doing very well in their classes, with many maintaining top positions in their schools across current and previous terms.
Teachers and school leaders commended the children for their commitment and also expressed appreciation to Life Care for the role the organization is playing in keeping them in school. One school representative noted that without Life Care’s timely support, some of these children may not have remained in school due to financial hardship.
In Ikwuano, one of the village schools also expressed appreciation that Life Care reached into the interior part of the community to identify and support children who may otherwise have been left behind. This affirmed the importance of taking educational support beyond the city and into communities where many families continue to struggle quietly.
Beyond academics, the team also visited the children’s homes in Afaraukwu, Ibeku, and Ikwuano. These home visits allowed us to assess the families’ welfare, health, living conditions, and support systems. Among the households visited were widows, single parents, and families facing financial hardship. In one household, a young single mother is raising six children while working under very limited financial conditions. Life Care is reviewing possible ways to connect her with better income opportunities so she can continue caring for her children with more stability.
In another family, the team met with a mother whose household is also facing unemployment and financial strain. Guidance and encouragement were provided, and efforts are being explored to help improve the family’s income situation. The families visited expressed deep gratitude for Life Care’s support. Many shared that the scholarship support has brought relief, hope, and encouragement to their homes. They also appreciated that Life Care did not stop at paying school fees but took time to visit, listen, and understand their living conditions.
A total of six families were physically visited across the different communities. Overall, the children are progressing well academically, and the families remain thankful for the continued support. While their general welfare is stable, some areas still require attention, especially around family income, parental support, and long-term stability. This visit reminded us that our Out-of-School Scholarship Program is not only about paying school fees. It is about keeping children in school, supporting vulnerable families, restoring hope, and helping communities see that every child deserves an opportunity to learn and grow.
Life Care Children and Women Empowerment Initiative remains committed to monitoring the progress of every child under our care and continuing to support vulnerable children, widows, and families in underserved communities.
