A non-governmental organisation (NGO) known as Tabitha-Abimbola Foundation (TAF), Saturday, extended joy and love to girls at a juvenile correctional facility in Lagos, as part of its annual Christmas outreach.

The outreach, tagged: “Christmas with Less Privileged Children 3.0,” was held at the juvenile correctional facility at Idi-Araba in Lagos.

It marked the foundation’s 2025 Christmas celebration, which it decided to share with a new group of beneficiaries.

Founder of the NGO, Abimbola Agbebiyi, said that the initiative was aimed at restoring hope, dignity and self-worth in young girls, who are facing difficult life circumstances.

“Christmas is a time for joy, reflection and giving; Our annual celebrations are not just about gifts, but about creating moments of hope and connection.

“This year, bringing our Christmas celebration to these young girls is our way of reminding them that they are seen, valued and capable of rising above their circumstances,” she said.

According to her, since its establishment in 2023, the foundation has impacted more than 200 vulnerable children, providing clothing and essential food items to both the children and their mothers.

She recalled that in 2024, the foundation hosted over 100 children with special needs, drawn from various orphanages, and had offered mobility aids, assistive learning devices, mattresses and festive gifts.

“For our 2025 outreach, we intentionally chose to celebrate Christmas with girls in a juvenile correctional facility, to let them experience joy, care and encouragement during the season,” she said.

The Christmas event featured dance and drama presentations, prayers, words of affirmation and reflective sessions aimed at helping the girls reconnect with their dreams and aspirations.

The celebration also included a visit by Santa Claus, Christmas meal and the distribution of personalised gift packs, Bibles, journals, hygiene items and motivational storybooks.

In addition, the foundation presented raw food items to members of staff at the facility, in appreciation of their commitment to caring for the girls.

“Our work goes beyond material support. We believe in nurturing the mind, spirit and confidence of every child we reach,” she said.

Responding to the gesture, the head of the centre, Ojukotola Sumbo, thanked the foundation for the gifts.

She noted that the impact of the gifts and the dance drama on the theme” Your future is bright”, would go a long way to transform the girls in the home.

TAF is focused on improving the lives of vulnerable women, children and communities through initiatives in education, health, empowerment and social inclusion.

It partnered with the Prisons Ministry of Global Harvest Church, Maryland, Ikeja, which provided spiritual support and prayers during the outreach.

(NAN)