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he Healing School has a mandate to take healing to the nations of the world; we have a passion for checked, coupled with counselling sessions on the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and screening. All
saving lives, both spiritually and physically, because every life counts. The Trauma Care International screening tests were carried out at no cost to the residents. Following consultation with medical personnel, many
Foundation, a non-governmental organisation established under the auspices of the Healing School, were given free medications from TCIF and, where necessary, referrals were made to government hospitals for
has played a very vital role in providing innovative trauma care, better emergency response and health continued care.
Tservices to individuals and communities. Thousands of men, women and children have benefitted
immensely from various projects, programmes and events organised by the TCIF. In response to the dire need for safe blood transfusion for patients in many hospitals across Nigeria, TCIF birthed the
Voluntary Blood Drive Initiative to reduce the number of deaths in hospitals due to the non-availability of safe blood in
Given that children are naturally energetic and that they are usually exposed to varying levels of risks and hazards in hospitals. In the month of May, 2014, partners of Christ Embassy in Lagos, Nigeria hosted a blood donation
the environment, child safety is a major concern for many caregivers. Hence, the TCIF is committed to educating exercise. The Zonal Director of Christ Embassy Lagos Zone 3, Pastor Femi Otenigbagbe, stated that this is a
children and their minders on simple safety measures and common first aid techniques through the Child Safety demonstration of the message we preach, “When you donate blood, you are saving lives. The Gospel we preach is
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Awareness Campaign (CSA). The CSA Campaigns were organised in over 100 locations including schools, for salvation to save lives spiritually and to save lives physically.” Hundreds of participants were present, willing and
summer camps and churches; children, in their thousands, benefitted from such lectures and trainings in 2014. eager to give a gift of love that would save many lives. The blood they donated was distributed free of charge to the
One major CSA Campaign held this year was in Ebonyi State in eastern Nigeria. Starting from Christ Embassy various government hospitals in 3 states across southwestern Nigeria.
Abakaliki, the TCIF team proceeded to 3 schools in the capital: Bishop Otubelu Convent School, Hope High
International School and Command Secondary School. More than a thousand children and adults participated in Another TCIF project is the Basic Emergency Response Training which is specially designed to produce skilled 'First
the programme and were duly enlightened on how to respond to emergency situations and how to get help when Responders' by training public officials on how to effectively administer first aid to accident casualties, as well as
accidents occur. They were also taught the recovery position and cardiopulmonary resuscitation through evacuate and transport them properly to the hospital. Thousands of officials of the Federal Road Safety Commission
demonstrations and practical sessions. within the Lagos, Edo, Delta and Anambra State Commands, as well as personnel of the Nigerian Police Force have
benefitted from training sessions with facilitators from TCIF. One of the participants had this to say, “The training
The Campaign for Improved Trauma and Emergency Response (CITER) focused on educating organised local session was wonderful. I'd like to thank the TCIF crew for a job well done; they showed professionalism in every
communities, students in higher institutions and members of road transport associations on effective responses to aspect of the training. The training actually helped me in carrying out my daily duties more effectively. Since my first
common emergencies. Beneficiaries also included health workers, members of the National Youth Service Corps, basic training as an FRSC staff in 2007, this is the only time I've had a highly sensitized and well-packaged training on
bus and taxi drivers’ associations, commercial transporters, Parents-Teachers Associations and personnel of rescue/emergency operations.”
media houses and corporate organizations. Among beneficiaries of this initiative are members of the Airport Car
Hire Association of Nigeria (ACHAN) in Lagos, Nigeria. They were trained on basic first aid techniques for The TCIF also reaches out to an estimate of 3.4 million people through radio broadcasts on 4 major radio stations in
emergencies such as bleeding, convulsion and burns. The lectures and demonstrations were facilitated in English Lagos, Nigeria. These broadcasts are done in English, Pidgin, Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa languages to ensure wider
and Yoruba languages to ensure full participation. impact.

The 'Health for All' programme is a TCIF project which provides free medical screening and consultation services You too can change the world, one life at a time. Get involved with Trauma Care International Foundation
for members of selected communities, thus improving the quality of life for all who are involved. Several programmes by signing up as a volunteer, sponsoring a programme or hosting a programme. More information
communities benefitted from this programme as the participants were screened for hypertension, diabetes about Trauma Care International Foundation can be obtained by visiting our website at
mellitus and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. They had their blood pressure and blood sugar www.traumacareinternational.org