Church on the street

Touching Lives, Sharing Jesus

Program Report

Program Report

We ensure that every voice counts as we help our communities

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Big Smile Project

Spreading Hope. Restoring Dignity. One Smile at a Time.

The Big Smile Project is a signature outreach initiative of Church on the Street NG, created to bring joy, compassion, and practical support to displaced communities across Nigeria. Rooted inour mission to serve the most vulnerable with love and dignity, this project focuses on reaching Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) with holistic care that meets both physical and spiritual needs. Through nationwide visits to IDP camps, our team distributes essential relief materials including food, clothing, hygiene supplies, and educational items. But we go beyond meeting immediate needs—we also minister hope through the Gospel and provide psycho-social support to help individuals and families heal from trauma and displacement. At the heart of the Big Smile Project is a desire to remind every man, woman, and child that they are not forgotten. By offering prayer, counseling, and safe spaces for emotional expression, we nurture resilience and restore a sense of purpose. Each visit ends not just with donations, but with connection—reaffirming the dignity and worth of those we serve. From Abuja to Benue, Maiduguri to Makurdi, the Big Smile Project has brought thousands of smiles to faces that have long endured hardship. And with every smile, we see renewed strength, growing faith, and the transformative power of genuine care. Join us in spreading hope, one smile at a time.

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Rural Leadership Bootcamp

Raising Resilient Leaders from Nigeria’s Most Vulnerable Communities

The Rural Leadership Bootcamp is a life-shaping initiative under My9ja Food Bank, an outreach powered by Church on the Street NG. Designed specifically for children living in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps, this program goes beyond basic relief to equip young minds with leadership skills, career awareness, and psycho-social support. We believe that leadership begins with identity, purpose, and vision. At the bootcamp, participants explore topics like self-confidence, teamwork, goal-setting, and servant leadership through interactive sessions, storytelling, and creative learning. They are introduced to diverse career paths—many for the first time—and mentored by professionals who share real-life journeys of hope and impact. But we don’t stop there. Recognizing the emotional toll of displacement, the program includes trauma-informed support through group conversations, music, art, and games—creating safe spaces for healing and growth. Through the Rural Leadership Bootcamp, we’re not just investing in education—we’re investing in possibility. We’re planting seeds of courage and capability in children who, despite their circumstances, are ready to dream, lead, and shape the future.

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Compassion Project

Empowering Minds. Shaping Futures. Serving with Purpose.

At Church on the Street NG, we believe that education is not just a tool—it’s a lifeline. Our Volunteer Teaching Program was born out of a deep commitment to bridge the learning gap in underserved communities by connecting passionate volunteers with rural and low-cost schools across Nigeria. This initiative provides a unique platform for members of our community to serve meaningfully by sharing their knowledge, time, and talents. Volunteers step into classrooms as mentors and educators, delivering not just core academic lessons, but life-enriching skills and values that prepare students for a brighter future. From leadership training to essential life skills like sewing, photography, creative arts, and communication, the program equips children with practical tools for self-expression, economic independence, and confidence. Every session is crafted to inspire curiosity, nurture creativity, and encourage children to dream beyond their circumstances. The Volunteer Teaching Program is more than teaching—it’s a movement of purpose-driven service. It's about planting seeds of possibility in places often overlooked and empowering the next generation to rise, lead, and thrive. Every child deserves the chance to learn. Every volunteer has the power to transform a life.

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Widows Grant Program

Restoring Dignity. Rebuilding Lives. One Woman at a Time.

At Church on the Street NG, we believe no woman should walk the path of widowhood alone—especially not in poverty. Our Widows Grant Program is a compassionate initiative designed to provide immediate financial support to widows facing economic hardship across Nigeria. Through a direct grant we help widows take the first steps toward rebuilding their lives—whether it’s starting a small business, paying school fees, buying food, or covering essential medical needs. But more than money, we offer dignity, hope, and the assurance that they are seen, heard, and supported. Many of these women are single-handedly raising children in challenging conditions, with little to no support. The grant, though modest, becomes a seed of transformation—unlocking courage, creativity, and a renewed sense of purpose. Each grant is disbursed with care, prayer, and personal connection. We don’t just give—we walk alongside, offering encouragement, empowerment, and follow-up support where possible. Widowhood should not mean invisibility. Through this program, we are reminding every widow that her story still matters—and her future is still full of promise.

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Project Balm in Gilead

Benin, Nigeria
Our mission was to reach 300 homeless families on the street of ring road in the Ancient city of Benin with warm meals for mothers and children in the ancient city of Benin and also share the message of Jesus.
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Nehemiah Generation

Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
We found a few families on the street of Ado-Ekiti looking very pale and hungry & our goal was to seize an opportunity to feed these children and share the message of Jesus.
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Love found a way

Benue state, Nigeria
We found more than a thousand children in internally displaced camps in Benue State suffering from malnourishment and we took food supplies, volunteered for a day in the camp and shared the message of Jesus.
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Adopt a school Project

Nasarawa state, Nigeria
In the rural community of Lafia, we found a surge in the need to resuscitate the dilapidated schools because the condition where the school children learnt was very poor. Our fundraiser and awareness drew the attention of government of that state that helped resuscitate the schools need. This gave us the opportunity to supply the school with stationaries and learning material.
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Project One Smile

Ilorin, Tanhke, Nigeria
We stopped by the beautiful city of Ilorin to bless homeless people on the street with warm meals, love and the message of Jesus!
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Compassion Project

Empowering Minds. Shaping Futures. Serving with Purpose.

At Church on the Street NG, we believe that education is not just a tool—it’s a lifeline. Our Volunteer Teaching Program was born out of a deep commitment to bridge the learning gap in underserved communities by connecting passionate volunteers with rural and low-cost schools across Nigeria. This initiative provides a unique platform for members of our community to serve meaningfully by sharing their knowledge, time, and talents. Volunteers step into classrooms as mentors and educators, delivering not just core academic lessons, but life-enriching skills and values that prepare students for a brighter future. From leadership training to essential life skills like sewing, photography, creative arts, and communication, the program equips children with practical tools for self-expression, economic independence, and confidence. Every session is crafted to inspire curiosity, nurture creativity, and encourage children to dream beyond their circumstances. The Volunteer Teaching Program is more than teaching—it’s a movement of purpose-driven service. It's about planting seeds of possibility in places often overlooked and empowering the next generation to rise, lead, and thrive. Every child deserves the chance to learn. Every volunteer has the power to transform a life.

Widows

Widows Grant Program

Restoring Dignity. Rebuilding Lives. One Woman at a Time.

At Church on the Street NG, we believe no woman should walk the path of widowhood alone—especially not in poverty. Our Widows Grant Program is a compassionate initiative designed to provide immediate financial support to widows facing economic hardship across Nigeria. Through a direct grant we help widows take the first steps toward rebuilding their lives—whether it’s starting a small business, paying school fees, buying food, or covering essential medical needs. But more than money, we offer dignity, hope, and the assurance that they are seen, heard, and supported. Many of these women are single-handedly raising children in challenging conditions, with little to no support. The grant, though modest, becomes a seed of transformation—unlocking courage, creativity, and a renewed sense of purpose. Each grant is disbursed with care, prayer, and personal connection. We don’t just give—we walk alongside, offering encouragement, empowerment, and follow-up support where possible. Widowhood should not mean invisibility. Through this program, we are reminding every widow that her story still matters—and her future is still full of promise.

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Gidi-up summit

Benin City, Nigeria
Our mission was to reach over 250 high school girls from low income communities through collaborative partnership with the school to teach, inspire and equip the girls to believe and follow their dreams. We seized the opportunity to share Jesus as well.
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Love leads

Abuja, Nigeria
We seized the Christmas of 2018 as an opportunity to make a huge difference in the lives of families struggling in that season; we provided Christmas hampers and books for the holiday season along with the message of Jesus!
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Open Heavens

Lagos, Nigeria
The densely populated city of Lagos has one of the highest numbers of underprivileged children; we took the opportunity as a team to reach these incredible families homeless on the streets of Lagos. We provided warm meals, umbrellas from the scorching heat of the sun and the message of Jesus.
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Dream Builders

Jos, Nigeria
Our visit to high schools in the beautiful city of Jos afforded us an incredible opportunity to inspire secondary school students with a message that leads them to follow their dreams, and pursue God with their hearts.
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Orphan visit

Kaduna, Nigeria
Kaduna has over 57 orphanage homes, we had the privilege of providing groceries to the managers of this home, interacting with the kids and sharing Jesus.
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