The InnerCity Mission for Children

Founded in 2005, The InnerCity Mission for Children is a non-governmental organisation based in Lagos, Nigeria working on children & youth, education, poverty & hunger +6 more.

The InnerCity Mission for Children is a faith-based, child-centred non-governmental organisation with consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council. Founded in December 2005 by Rev Chris Oyakhilome, it works to meet the needs of indigent and vulnerable children and their families, especially in underserved and hard-to-reach communities. Its programmes cover education, including free primary schooling, school feeding and education in emergencies; food assistance through a food bank, feeding programmes and soup kitchens; family strengthening and livelihood support, including grants and loans for small businesses; health, nutrition and hygiene (WASH); child safety and advocacy; and teacher training. The organisation is registered in Nigeria, where its headquarters is located in Lagos, and reports operations in several countries, with schools in Nigeria and India. It states that its work is guided by Christian values and that it aims for every child to survive, live above poverty and participate in socio-economic development.