About Reach & Touch
Creating a More Inclusive Future for Every Child
Reach & Touch Charity Initiative is a trusted nonprofit dedicated to supporting children with special needs and strengthening families through compassion, advocacy, education, and community partnerships.
“Reach” vulnerable children. “Touch” their lives with meaningful support.
The conviction that gave this organisation its name in 2015 — and still guides every programme we run today.
Our Story
From a Compassionate Vision to a Structured Non-Profit
Reach and Touch Charity Initiative was established in response to the growing challenges faced by children with special needs and the families who care for them — founded on the belief that every child, regardless of ability, deserves dignity, inclusion, and the opportunity to thrive.
Many families raising children with special needs face emotional strain, financial pressure, limited access to therapy and inclusive education, and social stigma. Our founder was driven to create a structured support system that extends beyond charity — one that empowers families, promotes acceptance, and advocates for inclusion.
What began as a single outreach has evolved into a registered, structured non-profit organisation focused on sustainable, family-centred impact, active in Nigeria and extending its reach to the UK.
Why We Exist
Inclusion Shouldn’t Depend on Luck
Families raising children with special needs in Nigeria routinely face limited access to specialised care and therapy, financial strain, inadequate inclusive education, social stigma, and no structured guidance to turn to — leaving parents to navigate it all largely alone.
- Limited access to specialised care, therapy, and assistive devices
- Financial strain associated with long-term developmental support
- Inadequate inclusive education opportunities in mainstream schools
- Social stigma, isolation, and discrimination against children with disabilities
- Lack of structured guidance and support networks for caregivers
Why Disability Advocacy Matters
Reach & Touch was founded on a simple conviction: these children need more than sympathy — they need structured intervention, advocacy, and empowered caregivers. What began as a compassionate vision to reach vulnerable children and touch their lives with meaningful support has grown into a registered non-profit strengthening families across Nigeria, one relationship at a time.
Community support turns awareness into acceptance — it is what allows a child with special needs to be seen first as a child, and supported as one, everywhere they go.
Our Foundation
Mission, Vision & Core Values
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide structured support, advocacy, and empowerment for children with special needs and their families, ensuring access to inclusive opportunities, caregiver support, and community acceptance.
Our Vision
To create an inclusive society where every child with special needs is valued, supported, and given equal opportunity to thrive, and where families are empowered to provide loving, informed, and resilient care.
Compassion
We are driven by empathy and a deep commitment to the wellbeing of children with special needs and their families. We approach every child and caregiver with care, patience, and respect.
Integrity
We uphold the highest standards of honesty, transparency, and ethical conduct in all our programmes, financial management, and partnerships.
Accountability
We take responsibility for our actions and remain answerable to our beneficiaries, donors, partners, and stakeholders, ensuring that resources are used effectively and responsibly.
Inclusion
We believe every child deserves equal opportunity. We actively promote accessibility, participation, and acceptance regardless of ability or developmental condition.
Empowerment
We are committed to equipping families with the knowledge, confidence, and support needed to advocate for their children and build resilient futures.
Our Approach
From First Contact to Lasting Change
- Identify Needs
- Engage Families
- Deliver Support
- Empower Communities
- Measure Impact
- Sustain Change
Step 1 — Identify Needs
Initial needs assessment and caregiver consultation to understand each child's developmental, educational, and social requirements.
What We Do
Where We Focus Our Work
Inclusive Education Support
Promoting quality, inclusive learning through school enrollment support, adaptive teaching advocacy, and educational materials.
Learn MoreTherapy & Developmental Support
Helping children access therapy referrals, developmental guidance, and early intervention to improve communication, mobility, and learning.
Learn MoreCaregiver Empowerment & Family Support
Empowering parents and caregivers with practical knowledge, emotional support, peer networks, and resilience-building opportunities.
Learn MoreDisability Awareness & Community Inclusion
Promoting understanding, acceptance, and inclusion through community sensitisation campaigns and stakeholder engagement.
Learn MoreChild Protection & Safeguarding
Strengthening safeguarding systems and promoting safe reporting mechanisms to protect the dignity and safety of every child.
Learn MoreAssistive Devices & Learning Materials
Supporting access to wheelchairs, communication aids, adaptive learning materials, and sensory tools.
Learn MoreOur Impact
Numbers That Represent Real Lives
Children Supported
Families Assisted
Volunteers
Communities Reached
Programmes Delivered
Schools Partnered
Success Stories
Improved School Inclusion
- 1
Challenge
An 8-year-old child with developmental challenges faced exclusion from mainstream classroom participation, with teachers unequipped to offer special needs accommodations.
- 2
Support Provided
Reach & Touch worked directly with the family and the school — training teachers in adaptive learning strategies and coaching caregivers on how to advocate within the classroom.
- 3
Positive Outcome
An 8-year-old child with developmental challenges was facing exclusion from mainstream classroom participation due to limited understanding of special needs accommodations. Through caregiver guidance and school engagement facilitated by the Initiative, the school adopted adaptive learning strategies. Within one academic year, the child demonstrated improved classroom participation, increased confidence, and better social interaction with peers.
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Leadership & Governance
The People Accountable for Our Mission
Board of Trustees
Executive Team
Reach and Touch Charity Initiative maintains a clear separation between governance and management: the Board of Trustees provides strategic oversight and fiduciary responsibility, while the executive team runs day-to-day programme delivery — accountable to our beneficiaries, donors, and partners.
View Full Team & Governance Page →Partners & Supporters
Working Together for Greater Reach
Illustrative partner categories — real partner logos will appear here as collaborations are onboarded.
- NGO Partners
- School Partners
- Healthcare Providers
- Corporate Sponsors
- Community Leaders
- Government Agencies
- NGO Partners
- School Partners
- Healthcare Providers
- Corporate Sponsors
- Community Leaders
- Government Agencies
Transparency & Accountability
Trust, Backed by Documented Practice
- Registering Body
- Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Nigeria
- Legal Status
- Incorporated Trustee (Non-Governmental, Non-Profit Organisation)
- Registration Number
- 162178
- Date of Incorporation
- 26 July 2021
Financial Accountability
Annual budgeting, multi-level approval for expenditures, and restricted fund tracking by programme.
Anti-Fraud PolicySafeguarding Commitment
Zero tolerance for abuse, exploitation, or neglect, with confidential reporting pathways.
Safeguarding PolicyChild Protection
Strict standards for consent, confidentiality, and respectful conduct with every child we serve.
Child Protection PolicyMonitoring & Evaluation
Baseline assessments, case reviews, and caregiver feedback tracked against clear indicators.
See Our ImpactEthical Governance
Clear separation between the Board of Trustees and the executive management team.
Whistleblowing PolicyProcurement Integrity
Documented, conflict-of-interest-free vendor selection for every programme purchase.
Procurement PolicyTogether We Can Build an Inclusive Future
Your support — whether financial, professional, or collaborative — strengthens families and expands opportunities for children with special needs.
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