Raising children with love since 2009.
Bales of Mercy is more than a shelter — it is a home where forgotten children are fed, taught, healed and loved into the people they were always meant to be.
Our mission
To provide a safe, loving home and a genuine future for orphaned and vulnerable children in Lagos — meeting every need of body, mind and heart.
Our vision
A Nigeria where every child — regardless of where they start — grows up cared for, educated and confident enough to lift others in turn.
A journey of mercy
A door opens
Founded with three children and one rented room in Bariga, Lagos.
A real home
Moved into our permanent house on Akinola Street, caring for 40 children.
School for all
Every child of age enrolled in school — uniforms, books and tutoring included.
A growing family
Now home to 124 children, with a new dining hall and clinic on site.
The values that guide us
Dignity first
Every child is raised with love, respect and a sense of belonging — never as a number.
Full transparency
We publish where every naira goes, audited independently each year.
Built to last
We invest in education and skills so our children grow into thriving adults.
About us, answered
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Our latest impact report breaks down every program, every expense and every child reached in 2024.