Featured initiative
2026 Christmas Campaign
Put a Smile on a Child’s Face This Christmas is a child-centred outreach designed to create a dignified and joyful festive experience for 3,000 children across Abuja and Lagos.
3,000 is a large number. This project is about individual children.
A two-year-old experiencing the warmth of Christmas. A six-year-old receiving new clothing. A ten-year-old enjoying a special meal. A twelve-year-old being reminded that someone cares.
Christmas can pass like any other day for children whose families are under significant economic pressure. This campaign brings organisations and individuals together to create a simple, safe and memorable moment of care.
One child. One pair of clothing. One Christmas meal. One smile.
Five hubs. Two cities. One mission.
Youngroots Foundation and I-DREAMS NGO, in strategic partnership with Chest Media, will mobilise sponsors, volunteers and approved in-kind support.
| City | Date | School-based hubs | Children |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abuja | 20 December 2026 | 2 | 1,200 |
| Lagos | 22 December 2026 | 3 | 1,800 |
| Total | Two outreach dates | 5 | 3,000 |
Direct value delivered with warmth and dignity.
The initiative is deliberately focused on child impact rather than an elaborate production.
A pair of clothing
New, age-appropriate clothing prepared and distributed through an organised child-friendly process.
A cooked Christmas meal
A freshly prepared meal, water and a suitable child-friendly drink.
A Christmas gift where possible
An age-appropriate gift will be included where the level of sponsorship permits.
Choose the scale of impact your organisation will support.
Sponsorship recognition should be agreed in writing and delivered in a way that protects children and keeps the project focused on impact.
| Partnership level | Indicative commitment | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Platinum — Overall Lead Sponsor | ₦60 million and above | Lead support across Lagos and Abuja. |
| Diamond — Lagos Regional Impact Sponsor | ₦30 million and above | Support across all Lagos hubs. |
| Diamond — Abuja Regional Impact Sponsor | ₦25 million and above | Support across all Abuja hubs. |
| Gold — Hub Impact Sponsor | ₦18 million | Support an agreed hub in either city. |
| Silver / Bronze / Project Supporter | Agreed financial or in-kind support | Support meals, clothing, gifts, logistics, professional services or volunteering. |
Do not just celebrate Christmas. Help a child experience it.
Behind every meal is a child who feels remembered. Behind every pair of clothing is a child who feels valued. Behind every sponsorship is a smile that may not have happened without support.