Wown is a small, remote village tucked away in a quiet corner of Nasarawa State, part of an ancient African land. The village has a population of about 480, but only around 230 people still reside here. The rest, mostly the young and able-bodied, have left in search of food and better livelihoods across distant regions. Life in Wown is simple, yet unrelenting, as most of the villagers rely on farming to survive. Day after day, year after year, they cultivate the land with determination, sowing seeds of hope in the soil beneath their feet.

The farmers of Wown primarily grow corn, yams, and sweet potatoes—their staple foods and the foundation of their survival. Meat, eggs, and milk are rare, leaving their diets lacking in vital nutrition. Hunger and illness are constant shadows in the village. Natural challenges like drought, pests, and infertile soil regularly jeopardize their harvests, making agricultural success uncertain and life precarious.

The village is home to two primary schools, modest yet precious sanctuaries of learning for the children. In these schools, 43 eager students look out at the wider world with hope in their eyes, despite the meager conditions. For them, education is not just a tool; it is a lifeline—a way to transform their futures and the future of their village.