“His life was ending,” a woman rescued a starving, ill boy – Look at him 9 years later.

Determined to make a real difference, she set foot in Nigeria for the first time the following year, ready to change lives. Her passion for helping children wasn’t just a mission—it became her life. Anja is married to a Nigerian man, David Umem, and together, they’ve built something truly extraordinary.

Through their NGO, Land of Hope, they have rescued over a hundred children who had been abandoned by their families. But they didn’t stop there! With dedication and love, they created what is now known as the biggest children’s center in West Africa—Land of Hope in Akwa Ibom—a safe haven where these kids can heal, grow, and reclaim their childhood.

Anja will never forget the day when she met Hope, a little boy, who was literally dying.

In one of her interviews, Anja said, “I was born and raised in one of the worlds’ safest and richest countries, Denmark. So to live and work in Nigeria has been a challenge and learning experience.”

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