about us
NOSA Early Learning & Orphans and Vulnerable Children (NOSA EL OVC) is a community-based organisation committed to improving the lives of orphans, vulnerable children, youth, and families through care, education, protection, and empowerment. Established in 1993, the organisation has grown from a grassroots community response into a trusted centre of support, guided by compassion, equity, and community participation.
Our Background
NOSA EL OVC was established in 1993 in response to the increasing social and economic challenges facing children and families within the community. From its inception, the organisation has focused on creating safe spaces where vulnerable children can access care, learning, nutrition, and psychosocial support. Over the years, NOSA EL OVC has expanded its programmes to address evolving community needs while remaining rooted in its original mission of child protection and development.
our vision
To avail, afford, and improve equal opportunities for orphans, vulnerable children, youth, and elderly persons within the socio-economic fabric of our society.
Our Mission
To ensure fair and equitable recognition, protection, and support for orphans, vulnerable children, youth, and elderly persons, enabling them to live with dignity, purpose, and hope.
Our Objectives
NOSA EL OVC is committed to achieving the following objectives:
1. Support for Orphans and Vulnerable Children
To provide targeted support to orphans and vulnerable children, particularly those from child-headed households, through essential services that promote empowerment, protection, and improved quality of life.
2. Psycho-Social Support and Health Awareness
To deliver psycho-social support services and health awareness initiatives that address emotional wellbeing, chronic health challenges, and healthy lifestyle choices, especially among youth and elderly community members.
3. Community Education and Social Advocacy
To conduct workshops and dialogues on critical social issues including child abuse, gender-based violence (GBV), substance abuse, discrimination, and adolescent challenges, while promoting moral, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.
4. Poverty Alleviation and Social Relief
To support households affected by poverty through feeding schemes, food parcel distribution, dignity packs, and access to basic services for unemployed individuals and vulnerable families.
5. Youth Development Through Education, Sports, Arts, and Culture
To engage youth in constructive educational, sporting, artistic, and cultural activities that nurture talent, reduce risky behaviour, and promote positive social development.
