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Helping Children heal through Therapeutic forms of play

Through Arts, Crafts, Music and STEM activities,
we bring hope and healing to pediatric patients.

1k+
Children
Reached
5+
Supportive
Partners
50+
Orchid
Volunteers

ABOUT US

Transforming Lives Through

Therapeutic Play

Orchids is a student-led nonprofit organization founded at the University College Hospital (UCH), Nigeria, with a mission to transform the lives of paediatric patients through the power of therapeutic play. We believe every child, no matter their circumstances, deserves joy, laughter, and hope.

Orchids team members in purple and yellow shirts

OUR WORK

Ward Visits

Ward Visits

We bring laughter, and companionship to children receiving treatment. Each visit helps ease anxiety, increase smiles, and remind them they’re not alone.

Events

Events

Through games, art, and storytelling, we create moments of joy for children in orphanages. Every playday reminds them they are seen, loved, and valued.

Play Therapy Programs

Play Therapy Programs

Our guided play therapy sessions use art, music, and storytelling to help children heal emotionally while supporting their overall well‑being.

ACTIVITY KIT

Each Kit contains books, crayons, and creative tools for hospitalized children

Your gift helps turn hospital stays into moments of joy and imagination. When you give an activity Kit, you help create a lasting impact, supporting mental well-being, inspiring courage, and making recovery a little brighter.

Quantity

Unit Price:3,000
Total Price:3,000
Children doing creative activities with colorful paper crafts

Our Impact Stories

Children with volunteer
Group of happy children
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When volunteers from Orchids visited, my son laughed for the first time in weeks. The playtime gave us a moment of normal childhood in the middle of hospital care.

Olukayode Hannah

Parent

Donations

Each naira you give turns into crayons, toys, smiles, and hope. Join us in creating a world where every child can heal through play- Etore Efiom-Ekaha

Upcoming Events

24
JAN
2026
Hospital Ward Visit

A day with our wonderful children

21
FEB
2026
Hospital Ward Visit

A day to make a difference

Collaborators

Our collaborators share our heart for children, joining us to bring color, comfort, and creativity to hospital spaces. Together, we create moments of joy that remind every child they're not alone in their healing journey.

Rotaract
Mafita Initiative
Chateaurare
Living Word Mission

Ready to Join Us?

Children holding hands

Your gift and participation creates play sessions, emotional support, and hope for children facing illness

Frequently Asked Questions

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We welcome volunteers who are passionate about bringing joy to children in hospitals. You can sign up through our volunteer form, attend an orientation session, and join us for hospital visits. We provide training and support to ensure you're comfortable and prepared.

You can make a donation through our secure online platform, bank transfer, or by contacting us directly. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us provide art supplies, toys, and therapeutic play sessions for children facing illness.

Yes, absolutely. We take privacy very seriously. All photos and videos of children are only taken and shared with explicit written consent from parents or guardians. We ensure compliance with child protection policies and respect the dignity of every child we serve.

We currently operate in hospitals and orphanages across Lagos and Ibadan, Nigeria. We're constantly expanding our reach to serve more children in need. If you know of a facility that could benefit from our services, please reach out to us.