Program 01
Orphans & Vulnerable
Children (OVC)
A family-centered, community-based programme strengthening the safety, health, and futures of the most vulnerable children in Oyo State.
A family-centered, community-based programme strengthening the safety, health, and futures of the most vulnerable children in Oyo State.
The COF OVC Programme is a comprehensive, integrated intervention designed to improve the well-being, safety, and future opportunities of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) and their households in Oyo State, Nigeria.
Rather than focusing solely on individual children, we take a family-centered and community-based approach, addressing child needs while simultaneously strengthening the household and caregiving environment around them.
Continuous monitoring ensures our interventions remain responsive, impactful, and sustainable — delivering outcomes that last well beyond our direct involvement.
Our OVC programme includes children living with HIV/AIDS. In FY23 (October 2022 – September 2023) we served 8,318 children and household members against a target of 8,326 — 100% of target. In FY22 we served 4,333 against a target of 4,340.
Our OVC work has been delivered with APIN and AONN across Ogbomoso North, Ogbomoso South, Ogo-Oluwa, Surulere, Oriire and Kajola LGAs, and our case managers make home visits to caregiver households to follow up every child.
Access to essential health services, psycho-social support, and safe spaces with structured counselling and mentorship to build child resilience.
Nutrition-focused interventions and caregiver education to ensure children's sustained well-being and healthy development.
Training and mentoring equip caregivers with knowledge and skills to support children's physical, emotional, and educational development.
ART adherence support, food packages and nutritional supplements, WASH messaging, health education, NACS, adolescent HIV prevention and SRH services, and growth monitoring.
Emergency shelter and care, recreational activities and kids' clubs, life skills support, birth registration, and awareness on gender issues and gender norms.
School enrolment and re-enrolment, school materials and uniforms, and school performance assessment.
Business start-up and vocational tools, financial education, apprenticeship training, agricultural inputs, cash transfers, savings groups (SILC, VSLA) and emergency cash support.
Children and household members served against target, by quarter.
| Year | Quarter | Target | Served | % served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY22 (Oct 2021 – Sep 2022) | Quarter One | 874 | 873 | 100% |
| FY22 (Oct 2021 – Sep 2022) | Quarter Two | 2,031 | 2,011 | 99% |
| FY22 (Oct 2021 – Sep 2022) | Quarter Three | 3,468 | 3,463 | 100% |
| FY22 (Oct 2021 – Sep 2022) | Quarter Four | 4,340 | 4,333 | 100% |
| FY23 (Oct 2022 – Sep 2023) | Quarter One | 5,677 | 5,657 | 100% |
| FY23 (Oct 2022 – Sep 2023) | Quarter Two | 7,870 | 7,854 | 100% |
| FY23 (Oct 2022 – Sep 2023) | Quarter Three | 8,257 | 8,251 | 100% |
| FY23 (Oct 2022 – Sep 2023) | Quarter Four | 8,326 | 8,318 | 100% |
Regular medical check-ups, access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and specialised care for children living with HIV/AIDS.
Psycho-social support, counselling and mentorship, with safe spaces and shelter for children in precarious living conditions.
Balanced, nutritious meals and nutrition support for OVC in the community.
Health services for the whole household, livelihood support and economic empowerment for caregivers, and psycho-social support.
Training and education for caregivers, community engagement, and access to health and wellness initiatives.
School supplies and mentorship so children and their households can access quality education.
Training and economic strengthening for caregivers and OVC adolescents, and empowerment of caregivers.
Case managers visit caregiver households to support every child in the programme.
Your donation helps provide nutrition, health care, and education support to vulnerable children and their families.