Ending Infanticide in FCT communities

Earlier this year, our investigations revealed that children of multiple births (twins, triplet etc) are considered taboos and killed in some communities in the nation’s capital, FCT. Natives of Bassa-komo, Gbariyamma, Ganagana tribes in Abuja still believe that if a mother dies from childbirth or while nursing a baby, the baby is evil and must be buried (alive) with the deceased mother.

In some other communities, children with albinism, born with down syndrome, birth defects and even those who grow their upper teeth first are victims of this barbaric practice. Infanticide in the FCT remains a practice shrouded in secrecy with very few speaking openly.

The process of killing these babies involves different methods such as poisoning (with a mixture of deadly plants and herbs), starvation and suffocation.

160 children from 52 communities were recently rescued from the fang of death by Vine Heritage Homes.

We are raising funds to build a home for them, provide the education they need to thrive, and most importantly, put an end to this inhumane act in these communities.

By supporting and funding the Vine Heritage Homes (VHH), you can help us put an end to this serious crime of ignorance and support the Children that have been rescued. Please DONATE