Illmi Children Fund
 | The topic of this article may not meet Wikitia's general notability guideline. |
| Abbreviation | ICF |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2021 |
| Type | Non-profit organization |
| Focus | Education access, Economic empowerment, Protection of marginalized communities |
| Headquarters | Nigeria |
Region served | Nigeria |
Illmi Children’s Fund (ICF) is a Nigeria-based non-profit organization established in 2021. The organization focuses on improving access to education, economic empowerment, and protection for marginalized communities, particularly women and girls. Its activities address barriers to learning, gender-based violence, and poverty, with programs implemented in both rural and urban areas of Nigeria.
Background
The organization was founded in 2021 with the aim of supporting disadvantaged groups through community-based interventions. Its initiatives align with global and national policy frameworks, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Policy, the National Policy on Gender in Education, and the National Policy on Inclusive Education.
ICF works in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Nigerian policy frameworks, including the Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Policy, the National Policy on Gender in Education, and the National Policy on Inclusive Education.
Areas of Work
ICF’s work focuses on:
Education – initiatives to expand access to quality formal and non-formal education for children and young people.
Gender Equality and Protection – advocacy and programs addressing gender-based violence and promoting women’s rights.
Economic Empowerment – skills development and entrepreneurship support for women and youth.
Programmes and Initiatives
Walk in Their Shoes
Launched as an annual digital crowdfunding campaign, Walk in Their Shoes supports out-of-school children in Nigeria by providing scholarships and learning materials. The campaign focuses on increasing school enrolment and retention, particularly for girls. As of 2025, it has funded over 800 scholarships across the country.
Community Cluster Learning Model (CCLM)
Illmi Children’s Fund operates the Community-Centered Learning Model (CCLM) initiative, which provides basic literacy training, vocational skills, and financial inclusion strategies to underserved populations in Nigeria, including Fulani communities and internally displaced persons (IDPs).
According to organizational reports, the initiative has included:
Training approximately 1,500 Fulani women in dairy production, with reported increases in profits among participants.
Certifying 712 women and adolescent girls in literacy, with about half reportedly enrolling in formal education.
Delivering vocational training to more than 650 women in IDP camps in Adamawa State and Abuja.
Training, Advocacy, Research, Mentorship (TARM)
TARM seeks to improve the quality and safety of education for adolescent girls. The project trains female teachers as mentors, enabling them to guide students through challenges such as gender-based violence and barriers to higher education. Outcomes include:
Training 1,000 teachers in mentorship and GBV prevention.
Supporting 3,500 girls to complete senior secondary education.
DIGITSGALS
Illmi Children’s Fund runs the DIGITSGALS initiative, implemented in partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). The program equips female students in public secondary schools with digital skills, including online safety, content creation, and presentation.
According to TheCable, the first two cohorts trained 150 students under the program. Implemented in partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency, DIGITSGALS.
Adolescent Safety in All Spaces (ASIS)
Illmi Children’s Fund operates the ASIS program, which focuses on preventing and responding to gender-based violence (GBV) in schools and online. The project provides training for teachers, guidance counsellors, and members of parent–teacher associations, and supports the establishment of GBV clubs within schools.
According to TheCable, by 2025 the program had established 22 clubs with more than 1,100 members.[https://www.thecable.ng/illmi-childrens-fund-peace-microfinance-bank-sign-mou-to-empower-teachers/
ASSH Project
Illmi Children’s Fund also runs the ASSH initiative, which supports pastoralist communities through improved dairy production practices, animal health promotion, and financial literacy training. The project includes the training of Community Animal Health Workers (CAHWs) to sustain the intervention at the community level.
Events and Campaigns
Illmi Children’s Fund organizes public awareness campaigns and commemorative events linked to gender equality, child protection, and education. These have included:
International Women’s Day webinars focused on gender equality, women’s leadership, and digital inclusion.
International Day of the Girl Child essay competitions for members of gender-based violence (GBV) prevention clubs.
Participation in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, which has involved outreach programmes in schools.
Children’s Day advocacy activities promoting awareness of the Child Rights Act in Nigeria.
Partnerships
Illmi Children’s Fund collaborates with both national and international partners in implementing its programs. These have included the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the MacArthur Foundation, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the National Commission on Mass Literacy, and the Universal Basic Education Board, along with non-governmental organizations working in education, women’s empowerment, and child protection.
References
External links
This article "Illmi Children Fund" is from Wikipedia. The list of its authors can be seen in its historical. Articles taken from Draft Namespace on Wikipedia could be accessed on Wikipedia's Draft Namespace.