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African Childrens Aid Education and Development Foundation

Ikot Afaha, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Children & YouthHuman rightsGender equalityEducation
NGOFounded 2014National reach
Profile last updated: June 29, 2026

About

Founded in 2014, African Childrens Aid Education and Development Foundation is a non-governmental organisation based in Ikot Afaha, Nigeria working on children & youth, human rights, gender equality +2 more.

The African Childrens Aid Education and Development Foundation (ACAEDF) is a Nigerian non-governmental organisation founded in 2014. It works to advocate for and protect children and women, with a focus on ending child witch branding, child abuse and violence against women and girls. Its activities include rescuing and sheltering homeless children accused of witchcraft, providing education and vocational training, running a Home Support Programme for abused women and girls, and running awareness and advocacy campaigns. Based in Ikot Afaha, Eket, Akwa Ibom State, it works mainly in Akwa Ibom State and aims to serve vulnerable children and women across Africa.

Location

Ikot Afaha, Nigeria

Founded

2014

Organisation type

NGO

Focus areas

child rightschild witch brandingwomen's rightsviolence against women and girlschild protectionsheltereducationvocational trainingadvocacyAkwa Ibom

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Children & YouthHuman rightsGender equalityEducationEmployment & Skills

Works for

ChildrenYouthWomen & GirlsVictims of violenceHomeless people

How they work

Direct servicesAdvocacy & campaigningAwareness & educationCommunity programmesVolunteer programmes

Programmes

Land of Hope Children Center

Children & Youth · Nigeria

Shelters and rehabilitates homeless children, including children accused of witchcraft, providing education, vocational training and awareness programmes.

Home Support Programme

Gender equality · Nigeria

Supports abused women and girls, including through education and awareness.

Countries of operation

Nigeria

Funding & support

Ways to support

Volunteer

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