Dear Faithful Supporters of Shield City, 

I am not sure there are words to share how thankful we are for your faithful support of the work of Shield City here in Northern Nigeria.  I wish you could see the kids and their faces when they make a new friend or touch a baby chick for the first time.  Children that have spent their lives shut away at home are experiencing life for the first time thanks to your gifts and support.  The center took in a little six-year-old boy this month, Muhammad, who has never been to school and never spent time with other little children because he stayed in the same room at home. We are featuring this brave little guy this month.

Our 27 soccer athletes on the team are continuing to grow and develop their skills both on and off the pitch. They have started weekly local gym sessions, along with English classes taught by Mom :). Many of their small businesses, started with small grants from Shield City,  are taking off. Thank you for being a part of making a difference in the lives of so many.

Best,

Director Laura Sharpe

Now Selling Cloth Diapers in the SC Lobby at Reduced Cost

We’ve just partnered up with an amazing woman-led business in the next city that makes cloth diapers and pads, called “Pad-Up.”  Our mothers really need reusable pads and diapers as it saves them so much of their little money. Many of our students are never able to go without diapers, some even into their grown years. $20 USD buys 28 cloth diapers.

With Donation, Athlete Opens Own Business

Andy and Katie Nichols of Texas donated to help Umar from our football team purchase his very own local shop for the first time. He plans to sell shoes and sports jerseys in Kano. Thank you Andy and Katie!

 Improving the Shield City Facilities

We’ve planned on moving our facility all year, but just found out our landlord here in Kano might not sell our building! We are now considering renovating our current facility to be a higher quality, but we are still working on a long-term solution for the center. 

 Want a Guest Speaker on Nigeria to Visit Your Youth Group?

Expanding your children’s hearts and minds to know more about difficult conditions for children in foreign countries is so important- it cultivates cultural awareness and compassion. Director Laura Sharpe would love to visit your group!