Programs and Events

May 23rd 2026

A community advocacy and empowerment event held in honor of the International Day of the Boy Child. Hosted in the Okoloba community, the summit brought together various civil society organizations, community leaders, and youth.

​The central mission of the event is to advocate for the holistic development, education, and protection of the boy child, operating under the international theme: "Flourish and Thrive: Investing in Boys for Stronger Families and Communities."

​Key Collaborations & Supporting Organizations

​The event highlights an intersectional approach to youth welfare, featuring partnerships between several notable bodies:

​The Kiosate Boy Child Foundation (KBCF): Founded by Lady Stella A. Doumu this organization serves as the primary shelter and reporting hub for boys facing abuse or educational neglect.

​Association of Women Against Gender-Based Violence (AWAGBA): Lead by the president Dr. Dise Harry and other guest speakers Her Majesty, Dr. Yalafa Fawei, Mrs Ayi Akirigbo and Mr. Kindom Obuza , this group notes that true gender harmony and community safety require investing equally in boys.

Opening Remarks by the CEO and Founder of Kiosate Boy Child Foundation

Lady Stella A. Doumu

​"Good morning, distinguished guests, fellow advocates, parents, and most importantly, our wonderful boys.

​It is an absolute honor to welcome you all to this year’s commemoration of the International Day of the Boy Child. When we founded the Kiosate Boy Child Foundation, it came from a deep, divine passion and vision: a realization that if we want a stable, peaceful, and prosperous future, we cannot leave our boys behind.

​For a long time, society has rightly focused on empowering the girl child. But in doing so, we have sometimes taken for granted that the boy child will just 'figure it out.' We expect them to grow into strong leaders, protective husbands, and responsible fathers without giving them the emotional roadmap, the mentorship, or the safe spaces to do so.

​Today is not just a celebration. It is an urgent reminder to every parent, teacher, and leader here today: our boys face quiet struggles. They face peer pressure, identity confusion, and the deadly temptation of drug abuse that threatens their mental and physical health. As a nurse, a mother, and an advocate, I tell you plainly—we must heal and protect our boys today if we expect them to lead tomorrow.

​Let us use this day to listen to them, to guide them, and to reaffirm our commitment to balancing the scales of care.

Thank you for standing with us, and welcome once again."

​Principal Themes & Keynote Insights

​1. The Right to Education

​A foundational element of the summit is reinforcing children's statutory human rights, specifically the right to education.

​Empowerment through Literacy: Speakers led the youth in interactive chants, drilling the message: "I will go to school! I will complete my education!"

​Overcoming Obstacles: Boys were explicitly told to reject being diverted into street work, menial labor, or parks. Education was championed as the sole vehicle to escape mediocrity and ascend to high leadership positions, such as state governor or the President of Nigeria.

​Reporting Violations: The children were instructed to use the foundation's contact lines to report any parent or guardian preventing them from attending school.

​2. Abuse Prevention and Bodily Autonomy

​The event features highly direct, actionable safety drills regarding physical safety and predatory behavior:

​The "Scream and Report" Rule: The children were taught strictly to guard their bodily boundaries. They practiced vocalizing and identifying specific parts of the body—including the mouth, ears, eyes, nose, and anus/bum—instructing them to scream, shout, and immediately alert the foundation or their parents if anyone attempts to touch them inappropriately.

​Resisting Grooming and Manipulative Behavior: Sharing cautionary personal testimonies regarding predatory advances from trusted authority figures (such as a church youth president), a speaker warned the boys against deceptive "external love." Boys were explicitly trained to say "No" to manipulative gifts, money, or isolating invitations from older peers or adults, and to never remain quiet about harassment.

​Emotional Literacy: She challenged the toxic cultural narrative that "boys don't cry." Allowing boys to express fear, sadness, and vulnerability safely prevents them from growing into emotionally stunted, silenced men.

​Preventing Vulnerability: Boys raised with a clear sense of purpose, mentorship, and accountability are significantly less likely to drift into crime, violence, or substance abuse.

​A Rising Tide: The keynote explicitly noted that investing in boys is not a zero-sum game that takes away from girls; rather, raising empathetic, accountable boys naturally creates a safer, freer environment for women and girls. She concluded with a call to action: "Stop raising boys by accident, and start raising boys with intention."

​3. Cultural and Spiritual Foundations

​The later segment of the summit blended cultural appreciation with religious principles by Mrs Ayi Akirigbo:

​Preserving Family Lineage: In Nigerian culture, the birth of a boy child is traditionally celebrated as a sign of favor and the continuation of the family name. Speakers urged the boys to honor this by growing into reliable, proud representatives of their households.

​Character Progression: The youth were challenged to view growth as an ongoing moral ladder: evolving from a good boy to a responsible elder brother, uncle, husband, father, and elder.

​The Role of Faith: Led by community pastors and spiritual leaders, the event concluded with a focus on the "fear of God" and spiritual discernment, offering prayers that the boys become leaders of high integrity who are available to serve both God and their country.

In attendance over 200 young community boys benefited from the program. This is a milestone in our journey as a foundation since inception on 18^th December, 2022. The program ended with a closing remark by Mr. Kingdom Obuza who thank the community leaders and boys for making out time to attend the event and also appreciate all our sponsors, partners particularly the Association of Women Against Gender Based Violence (AWAGBV) and foundation members whose work remains committed and dedicated to our service to humanity.

April 6th 2026

Kiosate Boy Child Foundation (KBCF) organized a one day event tagged TALK WITH THE BOYS with the theme; THE COMPLETE MAN held at Opolo Housing Estate Yenagoa Bayelsa State, on the 6th of April 2026.

The event started with an opening prayer and a speech by the founder, Lady Stella Doumu. She thanked everyone for taking time out to attend the event. In her words, society often tells boys what to be, but rarely how to be. You might feel the pressure to provide before you've been given the tools or feel isolated in your struggles. She encourages the boys to develop themselves so as to stand tall in tomorrow's society.

The guest speaker in his message advice the boys that being a man today isn't about "showing up"; it's about building a foundation that can't be shaken. if you want to lead, provide, and live life on your own terms, the work starts now. invest in your education, your skills, and most importantly a market. build your discipline, the habits you build today determine the man you become tomorrow.

Relying on a single source of income is like standing on one leg, it only takes one push to knock you down. true financial freedom comes from diversification.

In attendance were 59 participants, questions and interactive sessions were held followed by refreshments and music and finally, the event ended with a closing prayer.

July 8^th 2025

The Association of Women against Gender Based Violence (AWAGBV) in collaboration with Kiosate Boy Child Foundation (KBCF) organized a three day programme tagged Raising Teenage Ambassadors against Human Traffickers and Domestic Violence on the 6^th to 8^th of July 2025.

The event started on the first day with a sensitization and awareness campaign rally from Ekeki to Azikoro village, educating the general public on the dangers of human trafficking and the various forms of domestic violence these teenagers faced not excluding the boy child, physical, emotional and sexual abouse.

Day two of the event was the identification of teenage ambassadors. As part of the programme some selected teenagers were identified as ambassadors to represent the organization’s interest, policies, and viewpoints on the dangers of human trafficking and domestic violence.

Finally, the event ended on the third day with a fundraising gala and in attendance was Her Excellency Gloria Diri the First Lady of Bayelsa State and other dignitaries from within and outside the State, music and entertainment was presented by Dr. Alfred Izon-ebi. The purpose of the fundraising gala was to enable the organization establishes a response unit that will address issues of human trafficking and domestic violence.     

May 14, 2025

The International Day of the Boy Child is celebrated on May 16th each year. The day recognizes the importance of boy's well-being and the challenges they face. This year’s event, Kiosate Boy Child Foundation (KBCF) in collaboration with Association of Women against Gender Based Violence (AWAGBV) celebrated the boy Child on May 14th at Opokuma South Secondary School with an interactive workshop with parents and guidance at the Akarabiri Town Hall, Opokuma, Kolokuma / Opokuma Local Government Area, Bayelsa State. The theme: of this year’s events is “GUARDING THE BOY CHILD; POSITIVELY IMPACTING THE WORLD”.

The event started with a visit to his HRH. Pamosai Marlic the Chief of Akarabiri the host community for this year's event for a brief introduction on the purpose of our visit and program, seeking his approval. Upon his approval the team proceeded to Opokuma South Secondary School and was warmly welcomed by the Principal, Teachers and Students of the school. The program started with an opening prayer followed by an introduction of team members and resources persons. In attendant were over 100 students and they were engaged in a well package listening and interactive section, with the first lecture on the topic: SURE PATH TO SUCCESS IN LIFE: OBEDIENCE TO PARENTAL GUIDANCE, by Dr. Ene Efere and Mr. Kingdom Abuza. The interactive section was followed with questions on what career path to follow and how to actualize it.

Refreshment and gift items was presented to the students while the CEO of the foundation Lady Stella A. Doumu made her closing remarks with a motivational speech encouraging the student to be of good behavior, studious and focused on their chosen career paths so as to contribute positively to their families, community and society in general. The event ended with a closing prayer and followed by group photographs with the student.    

The second part of the day’s events was an interactive workshop with parents and guidance and in attendance was over 109 participants at the Akarabiri Town Hall, the lectures was on the topic: POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT and was presented by Dr. Iniye Wodi and Mrs. Ayi Akirigbo they both advice the parents and guidance on the need to encourage positive emotional expression, this will help the boy child express his emotions in a healthy way.

April 20, 2025

Bayelsa Drug Abuse Committee takes campaign to RCCG Regional Headquarters

The Bayelsa State Drug Abuse Addiction Prevention and Rehabilitation Committee (BADAPARC) launched a sensitisation campaign against drug and substance abuse in churches today in Yenagoa.

The Committee was at Chapel of Praise Parish, Headquarters of Region 27 of the Redeemed Christian Church of God to sensitise and mobilise the church leaders and members against the menace of substance use.

In a powerful and thought-provoking session, the speakers delivered targeted addresses to both the adult congregation and the children/teens assembly in their separate fora. With empathy, they provided valuable insights and practical guidance on identifying individuals indulging in drug and substance abuse, shedding light on the subtle signs that often go unnoticed.

Further, they underscored the critical roles that parents and the church can play in curbing this menace, emphasizing the importance of a collaborative effort to create a supportive environment that fosters healing, restoration and resilience.

The highpoint of the campaign was the chanting of "NO TO DRUG ABUSE" by the teens, the children, their leaders and the BADAPARC team.

The delegation comprised the BADAPARC Chairman Pharm. Peter A. Owonaro PhD, members and stakeholders including Chairmen of Ad-hoc Committees and representative of the non-governmental organisation, Kiosate Boy Child Foundation.

Kiosate Boy Child Foundation (KBCF) on the 11th of February 2025, conducted a sensitization and awareness campaign at Biedomo Premier Senior Secondary School in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The focus was preparing students, who will soon be transitioning to higher institutions, for the challenges ahead. The goal was to equip them with knowledge and skills to navigate potential pitfalls and stay safe, ensuring their innocence and vulnerability are protected.

Kiosate Boy Child Foundation (KBCF) on the 11th to 15th of November 2024, Celebrate World Anti - bullying week, with the theme: Be a brother Not a bully at the Bayelsa State College of Nursing Science, Tombia - Ekpetiama.

Kiosate Boy Child Foundation (KBCF) in collaboration with Pro - KECI on the 16th of May 2024, celebrate the International Day of the Boy Child at Community Secondary School, Okoloba, Bayelsa State. As part of the events gift items and educational materials was distributed to the participating students.

High lights of the events:

Kiosate Boy Child Foundation on the 16th of June 2024 Celebrate its One-year Anniversary Thanksgiving service at St. Marks Anglican Church Biogbolo, Yenagoa Bayelsa State in attendance where staff, and Volunteers of KBCF.

Eunice Nnachi Women Advocacy Foundation (ENWAF) in Collaboration with Kiosate Boy Child Foundation (KBCF) on the 30th of August 2023, Organize a Free Medical Outreach Program at Ekeki Motor Park, Yenagoa Bayelsa State.