Life in Nigeria
The work in Nigeria is not complete as long as there
are Nigerians who go to bed on an empty stomach.
What is it like to live in Nigeria?
What is it like to live in Nigeria?
$1.90 is the average daily wage
40% of the population earn less than the average daily wage
LIFE EXPECTANCY IS 50 YEARS OLD
AVERAGE AGE IS 18
Nigeria has the SECOND HIGHEST rate of malnutrition in the world with 2 MILLION CHILDREN suffering from ACUTE severe malnutrition
1 out of every 5 children die before their 5th birthday due to preventable diseases
PRE-TEEN BOYS work and live on the streets
PRE-TEEN GIRLS are often SOLD AS BRIDES to alleviate financial hardship
"'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no other commandment greater than these." Mark 12:31
Children Harvesting
Children Harvesting
A Small Village
A Small Village
A Child Sells Food
A Child Sells Food
A Village Outside Abuja, Nigeria
A Village Outside Abuja, Nigeria
Children Digging Through Trash
Children Digging Through Trash