The 6 Cycles
Abandonment
Being abandoned as an orphan in Nigeria can feel like living between two worlds—one warm with the memory of family, and another cold, isolating, and uncertain. In the midst of busy communities, a deep quiet ache remains: the longing for a mother’s embrace, a father’s protection, or the laughter of a sibling. Without the safety of home, an orphan faces life with a fragile sense of belonging, often unseen and unheard. Hunger, loneliness, and the constant threat of trafficking, disease, and neglect follow like shadows. For many, especially children with special needs, the hope for a family or a safe haven feels distant—visible, yet out of reach. End the 6 is changing that story. We rescue orphans and outcasts, bringing them into a place of security, care, and lifelong advocacy. We embrace children with special needs, fully committed to loving, protecting, and standing for them.
Help us end the cycle of abandonment in Nigeria.
Hunger
Hunger remains a persistent challenge for families across Nigeria, where economic instability, conflict, and limited access to essential services deepen food insecurity. Many households—especially in rural and conflict-affected regions—struggle to obtain enough nutritious food due to rising prices, unemployment, and displacement. Although Nigeria holds significant agricultural potential, issues like weak infrastructure, poor storage systems, and climate disruptions hinder reliable food production and distribution. For millions living in poverty, daily meals are uncertain, and children often suffer most, facing malnutrition that affects their growth, learning, and future. End the 6 is helping break this cycle by equipping local families with farming practices tailored to their land and climate. Through soil testing, hands-on experimentation, and community-led projects, we are identifying sustainable food sources that can be replicated across villages. Our initiatives include raising chickens, catfish, and ducks, and cultivating crops like cassava, pineapples, plantains, and rice. The vision is not only to strengthen local food supply but also to create jobs and long-term financial sustainability.
By supporting our farming initiatives, you help end the hunger cycle for vulnerable families while investing in the future of food production in Nigeria.
Illiteracy
"Access to quality education remains a major challenge for many children in Nigeria, especially those from low-income and rural communities. Despite ongoing government efforts, barriers such as poverty, inadequate facilities, overcrowded classrooms, a shortage of trained teachers, and regional insecurity keep millions of children—particularly girls—out of school. Yet education is one of the most powerful tools for breaking the cycle of poverty, opening doors to opportunity, and shaping a stronger future for families and communities alike. Ensuring every child receives quality education is not only an issue of fairness—it is essential to Nigeria’s long-term development.
End the 6 is helping change this reality by providing hundreds of village children with access to high-quality learning every day. What began as simple lean-to shelters has grown into a thriving school campus serving around 500 students. Our dedicated teachers are highly trained, many with specialized degrees, and committed to nurturing each child’s potential. We believe education is the cornerstone of lasting transformation—but it is also a long-term investment that local families often cannot afford.
By partnering with our education initiatives, you can open the door of opportunity for a child and help shape a brighter future for an entire community.
Persecution
In Nigeria, Christian communities face persistent and brutal persecution, particularly where religious extremism and violence are widespread. According to Open Doors’ 2024 World Watch List, Nigeria ranks among the top 10 most dangerous countries for Christians, with over 4,000 believers killed for their faith in the past year alone—the highest number globally. Attacks by Boko Haram, Fulani militants, and other extremist groups have led to the destruction of churches, mass displacement, and countless lives lost. These atrocities often go unpunished, leaving communities traumatized and vulnerable. It is imperative for the global community—governments, faith-based organizations, and individuals—to unite in bolstering local resilience through strengthening communities with access to food, education and healthcare. Without external support and solidarity, these communities risk further marginalization and devastation at the hands of those who exploit religion to sow terror and division.
Religious persecution causes traumas on so many levels. It attacks not only the embodiment but also the spirit of communities. This can leave generational scars to overcome. The persecution in Nigeria is some of the worst in the world. End the 6 carries the vision of communities being strengthened to match their resiliency. Their faith is strong and their hope is deep. We weep with those who weep and comfort those who have lost so much.
Your partnership allows us to walk in the dust of those who are giving so much to find peace.
Poverty
Imagine waking up each day unsure if you’ll have enough to eat or clean water for your family. Picture sending your children to school without books or uniforms—if they can attend at all—or walking miles to reach a clinic with limited supplies. Consider the weight of unemployment, the ache of fading dreams, and the helplessness of watching your potential slip away simply because of where you were born.
For millions of Nigerians, this is not a temporary hardship—it is daily life. When we step into their shoes, we see more than statistics; we see human lives in urgent need of compassion, action, and justice. Across Nigeria, the greatest needs remain access to food, clean water, education, healthcare, and meaningful work. High unemployment—especially among youth—fuels frustration and deepens the cycle of poverty, while weak infrastructure and limited safety nets leave families vulnerable. Real change requires sustainable solutions: supporting small businesses, expanding education and vocational training, strengthening healthcare, and investing in agriculture and technology.
By empowering communities through long-term development, we can restore hope, dignity, and opportunity to those who need it most.
Unemployment
Unemployment and underemployment remain some of the most pressing issues in West Africa, particularly in Nigeria, where a large percentage of the population struggles to find stable, meaningful work. Many people, especially young adults and recent graduates, face a harsh reality where jobs are scarce, and those available often fail to match their education or skills. Even when employment is secured, wages are typically low and unpredictable, leaving workers unable to meet basic needs such as food, shelter, healthcare, and education for their children. This creates a cycle of poverty that is extremely difficult to escape.
Another major challenge is the corruption embedded in many employment systems. In both public and private sectors, opportunities often go to those with connections rather than qualifications, while merit-based advancement is rare. Many jobs come with unsafe or exploitative working conditions, especially in industries such as construction, agriculture, and informal markets. Workers frequently lack basic labor protections, including health insurance, retirement benefits, or compensation for injury, leaving them vulnerable and unprotected in the event of illness or accidents.
The impact of this employment crisis on families is profound. Parents struggle to provide for their children, often having to choose between immediate needs and long-term goals like education. Household stress increases as families face the constant uncertainty of income, pushing many into informal or unstable jobs just to survive. Without consistent financial support, children are more likely to drop out of school, leading to a new generation trapped in the same cycle. Addressing unemployment in West Africa means not only creating more jobs but ensuring those jobs are fair, safe, and supportive of human dignity and future growth.
End the 6 currently provides over 100 jobs to locals. We provide training and mentoring to help create a path for success. From farming to teaching and orphan care, we are helping to provide paths of ownership and caring for neighbors.