Dumo Lulu-Briggs Visits De Marillac Centre: A Heartfelt Encounter with Hope

Date: 20th June 2025Location: De Marillac Centre, Rivers State A Day of Impact and Inspiration De Marillac Centre was honored to welcome Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs, a well-known philanthropist, governorship aspirant, and founder of the Dumo Lulu-Briggs Youth Foundation, during his recent visit to our facility. His presence brought excitement, encouragement, and renewed hope to the […]

DE MARILLAC CENTRE @ 20

As De Marillac Centre turns 20 this year, we are excited to recount the impacts it has made in the lives of children who once lived in vulnerable conditions on the streets Since Oct. 2005, De Marillac Centre has been a safe haven for many children who once had no place to turn, living in […]

APRIL NEWSLETTER

April newsletter

De Marillac Centre was established to serve Children and young adults in vulnerable Situations. Our goal basically is to develop street-connected children into useful and productive adults who can contribute towards the economic, social and political development of the society. COMPUTER TRAINING After months of training, starting from computer appreciation, MS Packages to Adobe CorelDraw […]

FEBRUARY ACTIVITIES AT DE MARILLAC CENTRE

1. Visit of the General Councilor of Daughters of Charity and the Visitatrix of The Daughters of Charity, Province of Nigeria. 2. Staff Training on Guidance and Counselling. 3. Formal Enrolment of some children at a Government Accredited vocational Centre. 4. Feast day of St. Josephine Bakhita 5. School sensitisation on Human trafficking. 6. Visitationsa. […]

January newsletter

Newsletter

Bringing Hope to Street Children – De Marillac Street Child Centre Newsletter A Fresh Start for 2025 Happy New Year! As we enter 2025, our mission remains strong—providing a safe space, education, and opportunities for vulnerable children. Thanks to your unwavering support, we continue to change lives. This year, we aim to expand outreach programs […]

Celebrating the Power of Learning: International Day of Education at De Marillac Centre

International day of Education

Education is the foundation upon which we build our lives. It opens doors to opportunities, nurtures our potential, and transforms communities. At De Marillac Centre, we are proud to join the global celebration of the International Day of Education. This day highlights the importance of inclusive, equitable, and quality education for all. This year, the […]

Fostering Dialogue: Insights from the UN Webinar on Violence Against Children

on the 20th of October, 2024, De Marillac Children attended a Webinar organized by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the UN on Violence Against Children. During the event, we were able to dialogue with experts, representatives of the UN, and Children around the UN assembly, we’re given the platform to share our experiences, […]

BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPORT NEEDED FOR DE MARILLAC CENTRE PH

NEEDED FOR DE MARILLAC CENTRE PH

background view of street Children The lives of street children are filled with danger and despair, confronting unimaginable hardships in a reality where the streets serve as their playgrounds, shelters, and often their sole means of survival. Their plight starkly illustrates societal neglect, economic inequality, and systemic failure. Many of these children were taken from […]

De Marillac Centre: A Beacon of Hope for Street Children

De Marillac Centre: A Beacon of Hope for Street Children

Street children often endure unimaginable hardships, facing a reality where the streets become their playgrounds, shelters, and often their only source of survival. The condition of street children is a stark reflection of societal neglect, economic disparity, and systemic failure. Here are some of the Challenges faced by street children:LACK OF BASIC NEEDS: Street children […]