Breaking the Cycle: How Domestic Child Labour Harms Girls and Our Future
At Love Chariz Foundation (LCF), our heartbeat has always been simple and strong: every child deserves safety, dignity, and a chance to thrive . Yet across many communities in Nigeria and beyond, an alarming form of child abuse continues to hide in plain sight; the use of underaged children, especially girls, as domestic staff . Often disguised as “helping a distant relative” or “bringing a child to the city for a better life,” this practice has stolen the childhoods of thousands of young girls. Behind closed doors, these children face long hours of labour, emotional stress, and a loss of opportunities that should rightfully be theirs. It is time to name this practice for what it is: child labour , and an urgent violation of child rights that must be stopped. Why We Must Curb the Use of Underaged Girls as Domestic Staff 1. Because Every Child Deserves a Childhood Childhood is foundational, it shapes identity, confidence, and future potential. When a girl is turned into a domestic...
