On April 15, 2026, the Girl Child Aid Foundation Club of the American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola, reaffirmed its commitment to community service and social impact through a compassionate outreach visit to the Adamawa State Specialist Hospital’s Hope Centre, a facility dedicated to supporting survivors of gender-based violence (GBV).
Led by the Club President, Zinabari Thompson, alongside the Outreach Coordinator and members of the AUN Community Service Unit, the delegation engaged directly with survivors and healthcare professionals working at the centre. The facility provides critical medical, psychological, and forensic support to women and children affected by sexual and gender-based violence.
The team was warmly received by the Hope Centre Manager, Dr. Usha Saxena, who commended the students for their initiative and solidarity with survivors. She emphasized that the centre operates under a strict no-judgment policy and is equipped with specialized medical professionals trained in forensic care, ensuring that survivors receive treatment with dignity, confidentiality, and respect. She further noted that the centre plays a vital role in the proper documentation, referral, and coordination of cases to support justice and recovery processes.
Also speaking during the visit, Juliet Olumuyiwa Rufai praised the Girl Child Aid Foundation Club for its thoughtful intervention and encouraged sustained collaboration. She urged the students to continue referring survivors to the centre, stressing the importance of integrated community support in ensuring holistic care and long-term recovery for victims.
As part of the outreach, the club donated essential medical supplies valued at approximately ₦70,000, along with sanitary pads and other hygiene materials aimed at strengthening the centre’s capacity and supporting the well-being of survivors.
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer of the Hope Centre, Aliyu Dahiru, acknowledged the significance of the gesture, describing it as a profound act of sacrifice and empathy. “For students in this club to save up from small stipends to reach out to this centre is a great sacrifice and commitment. AUN has consistently shown us that beyond being a university, it is intentional about community impact. May God bless the founder for instilling the spirit of community service in the minds of the students,” he said.
The visit concluded with a group photograph session, symbolizing a shared commitment between AUN students and the Hope Centre team to continue strengthening survivor support systems and advancing community healing.
This outreach reflects AUN’s broader mission as a development-focused, liberal arts institution committed to producing socially responsible leaders who actively engage with and transform their communities.
Reported by Udoh Victoria Clement