Every Child Has Potential.
Our mission is to help create the conditions in which vulnerable children can grow, learn and build a better future.
Why JOFIN exists and what we do every day.
We are set up to give succor to orphans and vulnerable children by assisting them and insisting that they should obtain all their rights as advantage UN convention on the Right of Child (C R C) to believe in themselves that they can be singled out from the crowd
The child is the father or mother of a man and should be guarded to be so. We see children of all races at every location with opportunities to excel Whether handicapped or priviledged.
The future we are working toward for every child in our care, and for the communities they will one day lead.
Six things every child needs to thrive.
Our purpose is to make sure vulnerable children are not left to face life alone. That work rests on six areas that together cover a child's whole development.
Protection
Keeping children safe from neglect, abuse and exploitation, and speaking up for their rights.
Care
A stable home, daily routine and adults who know each child by name.
Education
Getting children into school, keeping them there and supporting their learning at home.
Health
Good nutrition, medical care when needed and attention to emotional wellbeing.
Empowerment
Building the confidence, character and practical skills young people need for adult life.
Opportunity
Opening doors to further study, work and a future each child chooses for themselves.
A path from safety to a brighter future.
Each stage builds on the one before it. A child who feels safe can learn; a child who is healthy and learning can build skills; skills and confidence open the door to opportunity.
Safe environment
Everything starts with safety: a secure home, caring adults and freedom from harm and fear.
Education
With a stable base, children can go to school regularly, catch up where they have fallen behind and learn with confidence.
Health & wellbeing
Good food, medical care and emotional support keep children well enough to learn and grow.
Skills & confidence
Mentoring and practical skills help young people discover their strengths and believe in themselves.
Opportunity
We help young people take the next step, whether further education, training or their first job.
Brighter future
Young adults who are independent, contribute to their communities and can support the next generation.
The values behind the work.
Six values guide how we treat children, how we work with partners and how we use every gift entrusted to us.
Dignity
Every child has worth, a voice and a future.
Compassion
We meet each child with patience and warmth.
Integrity
We are honest in what we say and do.
Accountability
We are open about how resources are used.
Excellence
Children deserve our very best care.
Hope
We believe in what each child can become.
What children, families and partners can expect from us.
These commitments shape our daily decisions and how we measure ourselves.
Child dignity
We treat every child as a person, not a case. We listen to children, involve them in decisions about their lives and never use their stories or images in ways that shame them.
Safeguarding
Children's safety comes first. We commit to careful selection of staff and volunteers, clear standards of behaviour, and acting quickly on any concern.
Responsible stewardship
Every naira and every dollar entrusted to us is used carefully and accounted for, with honest reporting to donors and partners.
Community engagement
We work alongside families, churches, community leaders and local organisations, because children thrive when the community around them is strong.
Long-term impact
We walk with children from their early years into adulthood, and judge our success by the lives they go on to build.
Help Turn Potential Into Possibility.
Your support gives vulnerable children in Jos the safety, education and care they need to build a better future.