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Stories from the field: updates on our programs, distributions, and the children we serve.
SAAK news from the field: since 2010 we have supported Heaven’s Nest, an orphanage in Nigeria that cares for orphaned and severely disabled children.
Latest Updates
Program Update December 2018
2018 Major Distribution: Nigeria
SAAK completed its largest distribution to date, delivering food, clothing, medical supplies, and educational materials directly to orphanage homes across Nigeria. Hundreds of children received critical support.
Food Drive January 2024
Winter Food Drive: Feeding Families in Need
Our January food drive reached dozens of orphaned children with nutritious meals and clean water. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, no child went hungry this season.
Community November 2023
New Horizons: Building a Brighter Future
SAAK worked with local partner organizations in Nigeria to support vulnerable children.
🎬 FEATURED STORY
A Day at Heaven’s Nest
In 2021, SAAK partnered with JEB FOODS to build a school for the children at Heaven’s Nest orphanage, and celebrated the official opening with a full supply distribution of food, clothing, and educational materials.
December 2021 · Heaven’s Nest Orphanage · Nigeria
From the Field: Photo Gallery
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News Timeline, Year by Year
- 2010: Our founding family first visits Heaven’s Nest and finds children living on bare floors in dark, unfinished rooms.
- 2012: JEB Foundation, Inc. is incorporated in New Jersey to support the children.
- 2016: SAAK provides new bunk beds with mattresses and holds food distributions at the orphanage.
- 2018: Our largest distribution so far brings food, clothing, medical supplies and educational materials to orphanage homes across Nigeria.
- 2021: With JEB FOODS, SAAK helps build and open a school at Heaven’s Nest.
- 2023: We work with local partner organizations in Nigeria to support vulnerable children.
- 2024: Our winter food drive provides meals and clean water to dozens of children.
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