Dear Faithful Supporters of Shield City, 

Shield City has won a major philanthropy award!! That’s right: director Laura Sharpe was presented with the Best Philanthropist Award 2024 at the Kano State Football Association ceremony last weekend. The trophy was awarded for Shield’s diligent work in helping its 27 football athletes start small businesses, which have in turn provided new income for the athletes’ families. Read more below!

In other news, we need knitters! We are starting a team of knitters to knit 100% Oregon wool into thick beanies and scarves to sell this fall as a fundraiser. See more details on our Knit for Nigeria project below. 

Thank you so much for all that you are doing each day to make the work here in Northern Nigeria possible.  Your donations are changing lives and making a difference each day.

Best, 

Director Laura Sharpe

 We need knitters!

Can you knit? We are starting a new Knit for Nigeria campaign this summer to knit up 50 wool beanies to sell this fall. 100% of funds from these handspun, handknit wool beanies will go to fund the children of Shield City! 

Center needs funds for special needs chairs

It’s heart-breaking, but some of our younger children lay in bed at home most of the day. A sturdy chair with straps and padding can help our clients stay upright during their lessons.

New Instagram video feature on our physical therapist Zainab

Did you know a physical therapist visits the center every week to offer specialized therapy to our children? She teaches them and their parents better exercises to move their little hands and legs. Learn more about Zainab here!