Understand Our Cause
Children with disabilities are one of the most excluded and marginalized groups, and often face multiple challenges in realizing their human rights. Guided by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and aligned to the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). RECDOT cares for hundreds of children with disabilities, many of whom are abandoned by their families.
The cost of looking after a child with disability is very costly as they have medical, educational and daily living needs such as diapers, supplements and a permanent caregiver. RECDOT has over 100 children living with Cerebral Palsy (CP). CP remains a leading cause of neurodisability in Nigerian children.
RECDOT Care's For Children Living with Cerebral Palsy
Children with Cerebral Palsy have all the right to live a normal living style like every other human being. The major difficulty they have is their restricted mobility & control of posture with some problem in communication. More than 60% cerebral palsy children have normal IQ. They can be educated, complete professional training & can do all kind of office jobs. They can live a normal life and can enjoy all social, cultural & religious functions. Their quality of life depends upon many factors which include grade of disability, associated medical issues, environment, medical facility & job. They can marry & can increase their family. Children living with cerebral palsy can have an improved quality of by providing good care & proper environmental support-
RECDOT Works to Provide
- Proper treatment at right age with early intervention
- Use of walking aid according to their performance level
- Adaptive equipment according to need like utensils, bathing and dressing undressing, computer & equipments etc.
Housing adjustment suiting for them like grab rails - Barrier free environment, transportation system and toilets etc. to move around in the society.
- Family & social support
- Positive attitude of society
- Opportunity to work, play, education and bring out their talents
- A supportive system
- Encouragement of individual by the collaborative effort of the family and treating the team to utilize their available abilities in everyday routine activities.
YOUR DONATION CAN MAKE LIFE POSSIBLE FOR A CHILD WITH DISABILITIES
Fundraising Overview for Recdot Foundation
Overall Campaign Theme: "Empowering Lives, One Step at a Time"
Cerebral Palsy Care Fund
Theme: "Stronger Together"
- Monthly Care Cost: N25,000 per child
- Number of Youngsters: 50
- Annual Care Cost: N25,000 x 50 x 12 = N15,000,000
- Average Education Cost: N90,000 annually per child = N90,000 x 50 = N4,500,000
- Total Estimated Annual Cost: N19,500,000
Poliomyelitis Recovery Fund
Theme: "Rebuilding Dreams"
- Monthly Care Cost: N55,600 per child
- Number of Youngsters: 30
- Annual Care Cost: N55,600 x 30 x 12 = N19,992,000
- Average Education Cost: N90,000 annually per child = N90,000 x 30 = N2,700,000
- Total Estimated Annual Cost: N22,692,000
Spinal Bifida Support Fund
Theme: "Hope Without Limits"
- Monthly Care Cost: N125,600 per child
- Number of Youngsters: 3
- Annual Care Cost: N125,600 x 3 x 12 = N4,524,000
- Average Education Cost: N120,000 annually per child = N120,000 x 3 = N360,000
- Total Estimated Annual Cost: N4,884,000
Hydrocephalus Awareness Fund
Theme: "Shining a Light on Hydrocephalus"
- Monthly Care Cost: N115,600 per child
- Number of Youngsters: 5
- Annual Care Cost: N115,600 x 5 x 12 = N6,936,000
- Average Education Cost: N100,000 annually per child = N100,000 x 5 = N500,000
- Total Estimated Annual Cost: N7,436,000
Autism Support Fund
Theme: "Understanding and Acceptance"
- Monthly Care Cost: N110,000 per child
- Number of Youngsters: 13
- Annual Care Cost: N110,000 x 13 x 12 = N17,280,000
- Average Education Cost: N100,000 annually per child = N100,000 x 13 = N1,300,000
- Total Estimated Annual Cost: N18,580,000
Traumatic Brain Injury Care Fund
Theme: "Healing Mind and Body"
- Monthly Care Cost: N70,600 per child
- Number of Youngsters: 2
- Annual Care Cost: N70,600 x 2 x 12 = N1,692,000
- Average Education Cost: N120,000 annually per child = N120,000 x 2 = N240,000
- Total Estimated Annual Cost: N1,932,000