House of Fatima
for Abused GirlsHouse of Fatima
for Abused Girls
About Us
A Call to Save the Girl Child
House of Fatima for Abused Girls Foundation (CAC/IT/NO 146255) is a non-governmental organization created to protect the boy and the girl child from all forms of abuse in a society where people are shy to speak out against sexual abuse, violence, molestation, and all forms of abuse against the girl child in today’s society. It is a safe house for those that have been abused and are seeking refuge away from their oppressors.
Evidence suggests that gender and age norms play a vital role in the life of a child especially here in Africa. The boy and girl Child abuse are reportedly more common amongst both young males and females in Nigeria. This may be attributed to the economic marginalization of females that has general patterns of oppression which make it hard to resist abuse.
The abuse of girls and young females may also be linked to the common practice of using girl child domestic work as part of their ‘training’ to become good wives and mothers. And most times leaving them in situations where untamed men take advantage of them.
This abuse often time starts very early. It could be a friend, a guardian, or even a parent in most cases abusing the girl child and they are silenced never to speak about it.
We want to change this narrative. The girl child should be loved, protected, nurtured, and guided to become whatever they desire like the male child. This abused is going on in our society and the House of Fatima wants to put a stop to it.
About Us
A Call to Save the Girl Child
House of Fatima for Abused Girls Foundation (CAC/IT/NO 146255) is a non-governmental organization created to protect the boy and the girl child from all forms of abuse in a society where people are shy to speak out against sexual abuse, violence, molestation, and all forms of abuse against the girl child in today’s society. It is a safe house for those that have been abused and are seeking refuge away from their oppressors.
Evidence suggests that gender and age norms play a vital role in the life of a child especially here in Africa. The boy and Girl Child abuse are reportedly more common amongst both young males and females in Nigeria. This may be attributed to the economic marginalisation of females that has general patterns of oppression which make it hard to resist abuse.
The abuse of girls and young females may also be linked to the common practice of using the girl child domestic work as part of their ‘training’ to become good wives and mothers. And most times leaving them in situations where untamed men take advantage of them.
This abuses often time starts very early. It could be a friend, a guardian or even a parent in most cases abusing the girl child and they are silenced never to speak about it.
We want to change this narrative. The girl child should be loved, protected, nurtured and guided to become whatever they desire like the male child. This abused is going on in our society and the House of Fatima want to put a stop to it.
My Story
It’s Time to Break The Silence
Against Abuse of the Girl Child
The boy and girl Child has been so much abused in our society today and the funny aspect about what is happening is that many have chosen to look the other way. The society is shying away from the truth that has confronted many.
I happen to be a victim and was raped by a man whom I called my father from the age of 5 until I was 14years old. You couldn’t have imagined what I went through knowing that I was being destroyed by the man I have come to know as my father.
I believe the best way to break my silence is to make the world hear about my story. This way parents can learn from what happened to me and then know what to do to protect their boy and girl child.
My innocence from taken from a very little child and I remembered the thoughts of committing suicide and the so many nights that I cried. Today, I have decided to act in my own capacity to save the girl child that is going through this traumatic experience in our society. This gave birth to the House of Fatima for Abused Girls.
These practices are going on most especially in developing and under-developed societies and no one is talking about it. For us at House of Fatima, it is time to break the silence and rescue the boy and girl child and position them in a place where they can fulfill the call upon their lives.
What We Do
What we represent
Advocacy
We go to schools to carry out advocacy programs educating boys and girls on why they must speak out if anyone is going through such a traumatic experience. House of Fatima also educates them on the need to stay away from drugs…
Advocacy
We go to schools to carry out advocacy programs educating boys and girls on why they must speak out if anyone is going through such a traumatic experience. House of Fatima also educates them on the need to stay away from drugs…
Boy and Girl Child Empowerment
After advocating and rescuing the boys and girls, it becomes important to empower them with relevant skills that can make them earn a decent living and hold their head high in society. We take the pain to take them through…
Boy and Girl Child Empowerment
After advocating and rescuing the boys and girls, it becomes important to empower them with relevant skills that can make them earn a decent living and hold their head high in society. We take the pain to take them through…
Rescue Mission
Most times the people who molest and abuse young boys and girls hold them captive. They do these using different means. It could be through threats or economic means. When we hear such we move in for a rescue…
Rescue Mission
Most times the people who molest and abuse young boys and girls hold them captive. They do these using different means. It could be through threats or economic means. When we hear such we move in for a rescue…
Rehabilitation & Integration
The damage done to some of the girls are psychological and often deep. So it takes so much time to recover. Knowing this, we take the time to help take them through rehabilitation so that they can come out of …
Rehabilitation & Integration
The damage done to some of the girls are psychological and often deep. So it takes so much time to recover. Knowing this, we take the time to help take them through rehabilitation so that they can come out of …
What You Can Do
How You Can Get Involved
Volunteer Program
Join our volunteer program to be part of this cause. Our projects are such that we are always in need of people to help reach these boys and girls. The more volunteers we have the more lives we touch.
Sponsor Program
There are people who are interested in this cause but are too busy and cannot be physically present. We have also provided an opportunity for them to still impact the lives of these boys and girls through our sponsorship program.
Sponsor Program
Corporate organizations and individuals seeking to donate to a charity cause can also impact the lives of these affected boys and girls through the charity fund program. Join us to make an impact.
Join Us
Become a Volunteer TodayWe solicit your support to reach more boys and girls in our society. They need to be mentored, nurtured, guided and empowered. Joining us on our campaign as a volunteer means a lot to us. One soul at a time, we will make the world a better place.
Happening Events
News & Updates
SO BAD: He sleeps with me in the Dream so Baba ask me to burn him alive – Step mom finally confesses
The 13-year-old Ovey Friday was deeply in grief, his head, downcast and he appeared too weak to even acknowledge the presence of The Nation correspondent, who had come to know how he is coping, having recently lost all his fingers to what he termed the wickedness’ of...
House of Fatima Rescues 13-Year-Old Ugochi From Abuse
One promise I made to myself is that I’m going to protect every abused child against Rape and any other form of abuse. Be it physical or mental abuse. In our society, a lot of innocent defenseless children are victims of sexual and physical abuse by their relations...
Ivory Coast TV Host Gets Suspended Sentence for ‘Condoning Rape’
Television presenter Yves de M’Bella given a 12-month suspended jail term amid outcry over scene with man using dummy to simulate rape. A television host in Ivory Coast has been given a 12-month suspended jail term for “condoning rape” after guest on his prime-time...
Interview
Watch My Interview
on BBC
Only courageous people can look at the monster of molestation and abuse and then decide to speak up. In a society where the girl child is being silenced, the only solution to curbing this menace that has become a daily occurrence is to speak up.
When I decided that I was going to break the silence, people confronted me asking if I was ready with the stigma that comes with it.
Some told me that I was going to be shut down by people with all sort of negative comments saying that I should reconsider. Many of them added to the insecurity I already feel because of my situation. I began to think about it but suddenly became courageous because I thought to myself If I don’t do anything; then this issue will persist. In my own little way, I believe my story will help encourage someone out there to tell their story and get rescued.