NSSF Launches ‘A Mural of Hope’ Campaign: Empowering Youth to Inspire Healing Through Art

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF), in partnership with Bio Ventures for Global Health (BVGH), BLFA Global, and the Medicaid Cancer Foundation, is proud to launch the A Mural of Hope – Call for Artists campaign.

This bold new initiative invites young artists to transform pain into purpose by designing a mural for the paediatric oncology ward at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH).

Designed as a creative health intervention, A Mural of Hope seeks to address a sobering reality: up to 70 per cent of children diagnosed with cancer in Nigeria abandon treatment—often due to emotional fatigue, financial challenges, and a lack of support.

Through this campaign, a once-ordinary hospital wall will become a permanent symbol of resilience, hope, and healing.

“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,” said Dr. Fejiro Chinye-Nwoko, Managing Director of NSSF.

About the Contest
Eligibility:
Open to artists aged 18–35
Applicants must reside in Abuja
Artists must be available to replicate their design on the hospital wall

To Participate:
Visit nigeriasolidarityfund.ng to register

Create a 2–3-minute video showing:

Your mural design

Your creative process

The story and meaning behind your concept

Post the video and artwork on Instagram

Tag @nssf_wenaija and use the hashtag #AMuralOfHope
Ensure your Instagram profile is set to public
📅 Submission Opens: Now ⏳ Deadline: July 12, 2025

What’s in It for You?
₦ equivalent of $500 cash prize
All mural painting materials provided
National recognition via NSSF, BVGH, and Medicaid Cancer Foundation platforms
A unique opportunity to paint your mural design on the paediatric oncology wall at UATH

“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,” added Dr. Chinye-Nwoko.