An unimaginable transformation of a toddler who was deserted and left to die in Akwa Ibom after being branded a ‘witch‘ has taken the web by storm, sparking waves of intense discussions on social media.
The kid, named Hope, was found earlier this yr in a vital state, affected by extreme malnutrition and neglect after being accused of witchcraft.
Lately, Danish assist employee Anja Loven Ringgren shared before-and-after images of Hope on Fb, showcasing the dramatic restoration the kid has made since her rescue in March 2024.
The poignant images reveal a major enchancment in Hope’s well being, drawing widespread consideration from many social media customers.
The publish reads:
“Swipe to see child Hope’s transformation. Take into consideration these numbers: 15.000 – 20.000. These are the quantity of youngsters accused of being witches yearly in Nigeria,” she wrote in a Fb publish on Friday.
Most devastating is the truth that the vast majority of kids accused of being witches don´t survive !
To accuse kids of being witches has grow to be a approach to clarify misfortune and hardships comparable to dying, divorce or sickness in households and communities
Lack of training results in restricted information about sicknesses which when coupled with robust cultural beliefs, prompts folks to seek for superstitious solutions.
At Land of Hooe we maintain greater than 100 kids who all have been accused of being witches.
”It takes a village” is a saying that emphasizes {that a} youngster’s upbringing is a communal effort involving many alternative folks and teams, from dad and mom to academics to neighbors and grandparents.
Land of Hope is constructed on this saying as a result of nobody can save the world alone. It’s once we stand collectively we’re strongest.
I’m ceaselessly grateful for all of your love and assist. We’re altering the narrative collectively.
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