Evarista Kajoh Foundation is in the process of starting a shelter for women in Abuja.
Below is the project description and cost.
PROJECT TITLE:
“Safe Arms Shelter”
A Restoration Centre for Abused and Stranded Young Women and Girls
1. INTRODUCTION
Abuse against young women and girls is a tragic and growing crisis. Many survivors are left physically, emotionally, and spiritually broken—without a safe place to turn. Safe Arms Shelter aims to be a haven of healing, restoration, and hope for these young survivors.
2. VISION STATEMENT
To create a safe, nurturing environment where abused young women and girls can recover, grow, and regain their dignity through love, care, and empowerment.
3. MISSION STATEMENT
To rescue, house, counsel, and rehabilitate young female survivors of abuse, equipping them with life skills, faith, and support to live independently and with purpose.
4. OBJECTIVES
Provide emergency shelter and basic needs to girls rescued from abusive environments
Offer trauma counseling, faith-based healing, and mentorship
Provide vocational and life skills training for self-sufficiency
Facilitate reintegration into families or independent living
Promote community awareness and advocacy against abuse
5. TARGET BENEFICIARIES
Girls and young women (ages 10–25) who are survivors of:
Domestic violence
Sexual abuse
Child marriage
Human trafficking
Homelessness due to abuse
6. CORE PROGRAMMES & SERVICES
Safe Accommodation (10–20 bed facility initially)
Meals, clothing, and hygiene supplies
Trauma counseling and group therapy
Faith-based mentorship and discipleship
Vocational training (tailoring, baking, crafts, computer skills)
Health care referrals and wellness sessions
Legal and reintegration support
7. IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Phase 1: Set-Up (Months 1–3)
Register foundation
Secure shelter space (rented or donated)
Recruit staff and volunteers
Set up shelter structure and protocols
Phase 2: Pilot Operation (Months 4–6)
Admit 5–10 girls
Begin counseling and basic training
Monitor progress and gather feedback
Phase 3: Scale-Up (Months 7–12)
Expand capacity and services
Build more partnerships and funding
Launch awareness campaigns
8. FUNDING NEEDS (First Year Budget Estimate)
ITEM
ESTIMATED COST (₦)
Accommodation Rent (12 months) 4,000,000
Beds, mattresses & furniture
1,500,000
Feeding (10 girls per month)
1,200,000
Staff salaries (3 core staff) Per annum
3,000,000
Security, utilities, cleaning per annum
900,000
Counseling materials & Bibles
400,000
Vocational training supplies per annum
700,000
Medical/emergency fund
500,000
Awareness/flyers/logistics
300,000
Total
₦12,500,000
9. SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY
Monthly donors and faith-based supporters
Partnerships with churches and NGOs
Skills-based products made by residents (e.g., soap, crafts, snacks)
Grant applications (e.g., Women’s Trust Fund, UNICEF, UN Women)
10. CALL TO ACTION
We invite partners, churches, women’s groups, philanthropists, and kind-hearted individuals to join hands in rescuing and restoring broken lives. Together, we can raise survivors, not victims.
11. CONTACT INFORMATION
Project Coordinator: Evarista Ufuoma Kajoh
Phone: +234 813 538 0758
Email: omarista139@gmail.coml
Social Media: [Facebook/Instagram page]
Foundation Name Evarista Kajoh Foundation.