With A Mural of Hope, NSSF seeks to support children fighting cancer
With up to 70 percent of children diagnosed with cancer in Nigeria abandoning treatment, The Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) is set to give a message of hope and renewal in the journey to healing. This is often due to emotional fatigue, financial strain, and lack of support.
Hence, it has launched A Mural of Hope – Call for Artists campaign, a collaborative initiative designed to engage young creatives in a powerful health intervention through visual storytelling.
In partnership with Bio Ventures for Global Health (BVGH), and the Medicaid Cancer Foundation, the campaign invites young people to submit mural designs that will be transformed into a permanent artwork in the paediatric oncology ward of the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH).
By turning a hospital wall into a message of strength, A Mural of Hope aims to create an uplifting space that encourages children to keep fighting and serves as a symbol of resilience for everyone who walks through that ward.
Managing Director of NSSF, Dr Fejiro Chinye-Nwoko, said, “At NSSF, we believe that health is more than medicine, it’s compassion, community, and the courage to keep going. This campaign allows young artists to channel their creativity into something deeply impactful. Through a single mural, we hope to remind every child receiving treatment that they are not alone.”
Artists who can apply must be between the ages 18 and 35, based in Abuja and able to replicate their mural on the hospital wall. To participate, visit, nigeriasolidarityfund.ng to register, create a three-minute video showing your mural design, creative process, meaning and story behind your concept. Post the video and artwork on Instagram. Tag @nssf_wenaija. Use hashtag #AMuralOfHope. Submission closes, July 12, 2025.
“We see this project as a model of how cross-sector partnerships can drive meaningful change. By bringing together healthcare, youth, and the creative industry, we’re showing that collaboration is essential for building a healthier, more hopeful Nigeria.” Dr Chinye-Nwoko added.
