Care · Education · Development
Every child deservesa chance to flourish.
Childcare Trust provides centre-based care, education and development services for children with disabilities in Nigeria — helping them build the skills and confidence to thrive.
Our pupils at the CCT Model Centre, Bwari
01 — Our story
Founded on 9 May 2000 by the late Chief (Mrs.) Stella Obasanjo, Childcare Trust believes every child is a special gift — and that every child deserves to live a fulfilled life.
02 — Impact to date
More than twenty-fiveyears of care.
- Children supported
- 500+
- Years of service
- 25+
- Programmes active
- 4
- Families reached
- 1,200+
03 — What we do
Four programmes,one whole child.
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Academic and vocational skills
Individualised literacy, numeracy and vocational training that helps each child develop independence and confidence for everyday life.
- Literacy
- Vocational
- Life skills
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Medical and social services
On-site physiotherapy, speech therapy and social work, coordinated with families and local clinics for holistic care.
- Physio
- Speech
- Social work
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Disability research
We record and review each child's progress to understand what works, and share what we learn with families, practitioners and partners.
- Research
- Outcomes
- Learning
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Advocacy and integration
We campaign for inclusive policy and help children integrate into schools and communities that welcome and support them.
- Policy
- Inclusion
- Community
04 — Our story in a minute
Watch: whowe are.
A short film about the children at the heart of Childcare Trust — and the future we're building together.
05 — In their words
Before CCT, we had nowhere to turn. Now our son has a place that believes in him — and we have seen him grow in ways we never imagined possible.
06 — Life at CCT
Moments fromthe Model Centre.
Our pupils at the CCT Model Centre, Bwari 
A day out together at the park 
Games and dancing on our outing 
Capacity building & induction training for special educators 
A tour of the CCT Model Centre 
Around our centre in Bwari
07 — In the news · The Sun, 18 November 2025
“Child Care Trust decries neglect of children with disability”
At an event marking 20 years since the passing of our founder, the late Chief (Mrs.) Stella Obasanjo, we raised the alarm over the discrimination and abandonment of children with disabilities — and the talent the world overlooks.
08 — Latest
From theCCT blog.
- 30 Jun 2026EventA New Therapy Room Opens at the CCT Model CentreOur newly equipped sensory and physiotherapy room is now open in Bwari, expanding the hands-on care we can offer every child who walks through our doors.
- 10 Jun 2022CommunityWhat Inclusive Education Really Looks Like in NigeriaInclusion is more than a policy on paper. Our advocacy lead reflects on the gap between what is written and what children actually experience — and the small wins that change a child's day.
09 — Give
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