Four Aspects of our Mission
Education
Healthcare
Family Support
Rehabilitation
International K12 education
One of Child Scholars’ missions is to establish learning centers in many nations of the world. In Nigeria, we are in the process of completing a school house - Veritas Scholars Academy. We hope to have enough capacity for 500 children at this school. In Kenya, we are partnering with Ngala school for the Deaf to provide education to these disenfranchised kids. We are working to establish partnerships in other countries including those in South America and Southeast Asia.
In 2020 during the pandemic we doubled our efforts providing nutritious food to many families in Ikorodu especially during the lockdowns.
Higher education scholarships
Child Scholars has funded many students in universities in Africa, the US, and UK to propel many to unleash their God given potentials.
Vocational Skills Training
- Teaching kids and young adults diverse vocational skills.
- Helping kids and young adults develop and harness the power and the value of their voice.
Dr. Emmanuel Okenye founded Child Scholars while in medical school, establishing a strong tradition of incorporating medical missions into our international initiatives from the very beginning.
Our overarching goal is to enhance upstream healthcare by tackling the root causes of disease. We prioritize primary disease prevention at the community level—both domestically in the United States through our partnership with Thundering Water, a wellness-focused organization based in Roseburg, Oregon, and internationally via our dedicated mission trips.
This year, we have deepened our collaboration with Nidus Aquilae Hospital in Lagos, Nigeria, by providing critical funding and resources, including:
- Medications
- Laboratory equipment
- Fiber optic internet installation
- An electronic medical record (EMR) system
- Solar panel generators (currently being installed this month to ensure reliable power supply)
We have also supported a range of impactful upgrades and initiatives at Nidus Aquilae, such as:
- Solar power systems
- Fiber optic internet
- Air conditioning units
- Laptops for staff
- Laboratory equipment and machines
- Pharmaceutical space renovations and medication procurement
- Hiring of an Associate Medical Director, Dr. Frank Chiwuzoh
In November 2025, we fully funded ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) and BLS (Basic Life Support) training for the entire medical staff. Additionally, we successfully hosted a medical mission project in September 2025.
Looking ahead, we are committed to acquiring additional equipment in the coming months to support comprehensive wellness visits and further strengthen preventive care services at the hospital.
Through these efforts, Child Scholars continues to advance sustainable, community-driven healthcare that empowers individuals and breaks cycles of preventable illness.
Offering safe spaces and comprehensive care for victims of abuse, supporting their recovery and empowering them to rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.
Our Causes
We believe that education and healthcare are fundamental human rights. By addressing these critical areas, we aim to break the cycle of poverty and create sustainable, long-term change.
Veritas Academy
We founded Veritas Academy in 2013 in Ikorodu, Nigeria. We chose the name Veritas because it means Truth in Latin...
Be the Link
Child Scholars (CS) is developing Learner-engaged, time-spaced, Goal-oriented (Let’s Go) curriculum ...
Reach Project
Many students and families in the Philippines who attend free public-school need help with basic necessities ...
Medical Missions
Providing essential medical services, improving health access, and promoting wellness...
Ngala School for the Deaf
We are raising funds to provide scholarships for children to attend Ngala School for the Deaf in Nakuru, Kenya...
VOCATIONAL TRAINING
Participants receive training, internship opportunities; bridging the gap between skill acquisition and income generation.
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