Growing tomorrow's seeds
Creative solutions, creative results.
Uplifting Our Children Through Support is a non-profit organization established in 2019 for a three-fold purpose: 1.) to enrich Nigerian children in literacy by providing a free Children's Library, 2) to improve and develop Nigerian teachers in creative and effective teaching methods by providing a free Teachers' Resource Center and 3.) to provide opportunities to special needs young adults to reach their fullest potential through vocational training.
PROGRAMMES
Events
This event is designed to train teachers and build their capacities to engage with children in more creative and meaningful ways. Teachers need to constantly update and upgrade their skills in order to cope with the ever growing needs of children in a constantly changing world.Read More
- Date: 10/21/2023 10:00 AM
- Location: Rayfield Road, Jos, Nigeria (Map)
Events
Every year we join parents, teachers, and children all over the world to celebrate Children's Day. At Uplifting Our Children we design and line up amazing and fun-filled activities for our children and their sibling to commemorate the day. Join us.Read More
- Date: 05/27/2024 10:00 AM
- Location To Be Announced
Services
TEACHER'S RESOURCE CENTER
A place for teachers to make instructional aids, games etc, FREE. And to develop professionally through personal research and collaboration with other teachers. Opened every 2nd and 4th Saturday.
CHILDREN'S LIBRARY
A well-equipped library for children to explore the world through reading. Opened on 1st and 3rd Saturdays and during school breaks.
SPECIAL NEEDS VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER
A 1-year training programme for Youth with disabilities (YWD) to learn basic skills in baking, shoemaking, cosmetology, and computers in order to prepare them for the workforce.
vocational services
BAKING
A hands-on baking service offering training to transform beginners into skilled home bakers, mastering desserts and pastries.
Shoemaking
Our young men spend at least 4 months in learning how to make sandals. Those young men who excel move on to apprenticeship.
Hair plaiting
Our young ladies spend at least 4 months in learning hair plaiting. Those ladies that excel move on to an apprenticeship.
BOARD
Dr. Roslyn Yilpet
Chairperson
Dr. Roslyn Yilpet has been working with children for 46+ years. Her doctoral degree is in "Inclusion"-Special Education from the University of South Africa (UNISA). Roslyn loves teaching and writing.
Ibuebue Sarah Namo
Trustee
Ibuebue Sarah Namo has been working with children and youth for 30+ years, still working on a doctoral degree in "ADHD"- Counselling Psychology at the University of Jos. She loves teaching, reading, writing, traveling, and singing.
Lohna Lengman
Trustee
Lohna Lengman is an early years educator who provides learning support for children with special needs. She is also a co-founder of the Busy Beehive. Lohna enjoys listening to music, dancing teaching and baking.
Timadi Kanos
Trustee
Timadi Kanos is an accountant with (NSITF), with a passion for children based on his experience as a child. He has worked with children for 22 years in the creative arts and in their inter-personal communication. Timadi loves singing, reading and traveling.
Odaudu Ijimbli
Trustee
Odaudu Ijimbli is a reading teacher, artist, and Speech and Language Therapist working with special needs children for over two decades. He is interested in helping children and teachers attain their highest potential through training. He enjoys reading, writing, drawing, and working with computers.
Team
Kwar Makplang Geofrey
Amadi Emeka Lawrence
Grace N. Anikwe
Rengshak N. Vwatshak
Grace Hwyere Ayong
Lucy P. Lekwot
Rahila Chuwang Nyam
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F.A.Q
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Contact
- Jos, Nigeria