SID Special Programs.

The Swim in 1 Day (SID) Special Programs are not just about swimming, they are a movement for Nation Building.

Personally designed by our visionary Founder, these programs are crafted to:

✓ Secure the future of Africa’s next generation
✓ Reprogram young minds away from corruption
✓ Redirect focus toward values that truly matter: discipline, resilience, the common good, and purpose
✓ Foster justice, equity, and inclusion in our local communities

At SID, we believe that swimming is more than a skill; it is a tool for transformation, a way to build character, courage, and community.

“We are not just teaching kids how to float, we are teaching them how to stand“.

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The Secure Naija’s Future (SNIF) Program is a flagship initiative by Swim in 1 Day (SID) in collaboration with model schools, NGOs, and Schools for Children with Special Needs. It is designed to showcase the transformational growth and confidence that can emerge when children are exposed to just six (6) SID swim training sessions per year, complemented by a powerful SID Education & Values Symposium.

The SNIF Program includes:
✓ Six (6) Inclusive Basic Survival Swimming & Water Safety Classes.
✓ A SID Symposium focused on water safety, ethics, nation-building, inclusion, climate action, and self-belief.
✓ Official Certification recognizing each child’s achievement and resilience.

But SNIF goes beyond swimming. It’s also a SID social integration model.
By bringing together children with and without disabilities in the same learning space, SNIF creates a natural atmosphere of healthy competition and mutual respect. It encourages bonding from a young age and cultivates the understanding that disability is not inability.

Time and again, children without disabilities witness their peers with disabilities excelling, often outperforming them in water-based tasks. These powerful moments reshape perceptions, inspire admiration, and build genuine friendships rooted in respect and inclusion.

This kind of early-life exposure fosters a generation of young Africans who are more aware, more tolerant, and more inclusive, the kind of leaders our continent urgently needs.

The first season of the SNIF Program was a resounding success, drawing wide media attention for its innovation and social impact. Please click the links below to watch:

A Glimpse into What’s Possible: SID’s Vision through SNIF

Through the Secure Naija’s Future (SNIF) Program, we have powerfully demonstrated the transformative potential of early exposure to inclusive, values-based education and sports. By bringing together children with and without disabilities for just six SID classes and a symposium, we saw firsthand how much growth, courage, and unity can emerge in such a short time.

Now, SID offers a bird’s eye view into what’s next:

The proposed End-of-Year SID Inclusive Swimming Competition: a celebration of strength, diversity, and shared humanity. This competition will be more than an event; it will be a culmination of every lesson, every friendship, and every barrier broken during the year.

The benefits are wide-reaching:

✓ Empowered children who are confident in and out of the water.

✓ Greater social inclusion and mutual respect in our schools and communities, increased awareness.

✓ Reduced stigma around disability, trauma, and fear. Exceptional talent show with handstands, somersaults etc.

✓ New champions and role models rising from unlikely places, a renewed sense of pride and hope with accomplishments

This is what it looks like when we invest in inclusion, not just instruction. When we teach our children to see ability, not disability. And when we use swimming, “a life-saving skill” as a tool to secure the soul of a nation.

Beyond Medals: The Competition Where Ability Meets Humanity

Imagine a swimming arena where children with and without disabilities compete side by side, not for medals alone, but for dignity, equality, and a reimagined future. Where every dive, every lap, and every cheer echoes a deeper message: Africa must choose inclusion over indifference.

This is the future that Swim in 1 Day (SID) is building.
Our upcoming Inclusive Swimming Competition is more than a sporting event, it is a movement. A platform where courage, resilience, and unity take center stage. A place where a one-legged child, a blind champion, or a young autistic swimmer is not “special”, they become just athletes, equal in opportunity and celebrated for their strength.

We are not just teaching swimming.
We are healing trauma, dismantling bias, and training the future guardians of Africa’s soul, children who will grow into leaders that value inclusion, justice, and human worth.

Introducing the Unique SID Water Safety Anthem

Empowering a Generation with Life-Saving Knowledge

In a bid to address the widespread ignorance and unsafe practices commonly observed at swimming pools and sea sides across Nigeria, our visionary Founder composed the Swim in 1 Day (SID) Water Safety Anthem, a powerful, memorable, and educational masterpiece designed to instill a culture of safety around water.

This anthem is more than just a song. It is a tool for national reorientation, rooted in the SID Water Safety Guidelines, and crafted to:

• Teach children the core principles of water safety in a fun and engaging way.
• Admonish parents and caregivers, reminding them that their behavior directly influences their children’s safety.
• Reinforce the values of discipline, awareness, and responsibility in and around water.

With the hope that we can convince both the government and the media of the urgent need to embed water safety into early childhood education, the SID Water Safety Anthem stands as a call to action. It is our sincere belief that every Nigerian/African child should learn, recite, and internalize these life-saving principles, just as they do the national anthem or multiplication tables.

By institutionalizing the anthem in schools, public campaigns, and every form of media, we could:
✓ Reduce drowning rates among children.
✓ Promote responsible behavior among adults.
✓ Build a national and continental culture of safety and preparedness.
✓ Demonstrate that prevention through education is more impactful and cost-effective than response.

We are confident that with strategic partnerships, this anthem can become a national water safety standard — a proud and powerful tool in Nigeria’s fight against preventable deaths and a symbol of our collective commitment to a safer, more responsible future for all children.

The SID Water Safety Anthem captures all the essential rules, tailored to the unique issues we have witnessed firsthand, from poor supervision to disregard for signage, from reckless poolside behavior to a general lack of awareness about the dangers water can pose.

By embedding these rules in a song, SID makes water safety not only accessible but unforgettable.

Stay tuned as we unveil the SID Water Safety Guidelines/ Rules that inspired the anthem:

SID WATER SAFETY GUIDELINES/RULES

1. DO NOT! Leave children unattended or unsupervised around any water.
2. DO NOT! Eat heavy food just before or while swimming. Recommended to eat heavy 2 hours or more before swimming. If you must eat just before swimming, a light meal or snack perhaps 30 minutes before.
3. 3.DO NOT! Swim in a dirty pool nor pool lacking sufficient treatment.
4. DO NOT! Swim without showering BEFORE
5. DO NOT! Forget to shower AFTER swimming
6. DO NOT! Swim with open cuts or wounds or during your period (Ladies).
7. DO NOT! Swim if unwell, that is when you feel sick or fatigued/ too tired etc.
8. DO NOT! Wear any form of jewelry while swimming.
9. DO NOT! Enter the water facing the swimming pool. Rather you must enter, feet first backing the pool.
10. DO NOT! Dive head first into any water, feet first is advised untill you are sure it is safe and diving is allowed.
11. DO NOT! Forget to stay hydrated. Drinking water in moderate quantities is recommended while swimming.
12. DO NOT! Drink alcohol or CONSUME any other HARD DRUGS before or while swimming. Consumption if you must, should be done after swimming or perhaps 2 hours before to reduce the negative side effects.
    SMOKING WHILE SWIMMING IS NOT RECOMMENDABLE.
13. DO NOT! Run on the pool deck or around the pool, it is slippery, watch out and be super careful.
14. DO NOT! Allow rough play amongst both kids and adults. Could be dangerous.
15. DO NOT! Allow Glasses/bottles nor any breakable materials around the pool or beach.
16. DO NOT! Show off nor try to impress anyone while swimming it could be risky.
17. DO NOT! Overestimate your abilities please. Understanding your capabilities is essential : It may be fun to try to swim across a river or cove, but dangerous if you are not prepared physically.
18. DO NOT! Try to save someone drowning if you don’t know how. Throw them something to hold onto instead and call for help.
19. DO NOT! Fail to adhere to proper swimming techniques, this could lead to pain or injury.
20. DO NOT! Ignore thunderstorms, while swimming, get out immediately.
21. DO NOT! Swim where there are dead fish or creatures, it means the water is polluted and could be dangerous to human health.
22. DO NOT! Ignore local weather conditions prior to swimming and watch for dangerous waves and signs of rip current while at sea.
23. DO NOT! learn to swim from an unqualified Instructor could be risky and you could learn or inherit their bad habits.

Swimming is an activity that all age groups can enjoy, no matter your disability! Remember that keeping in mind the above safety tips can keep you plus your entire family and friends safe.

Get ready to sing along, stay safe, and save yourr life and that of others, through the power of knowledge by clicking the watch button below:

Empowering Persons with Disabilities Through Compassionate Aquatic Care

This special program by Swim in 1 Day SID Africa is designed exclusively for persons with disabilities, offering a holistic blend of water therapy, therapeutic sessions/games, rehabilitation exercises, swimming instruction, and counselling, where necessary, could be extended to parents, guardians, and relatives.

Our goal is to support families in overcoming the culture of silence, shame, or exclusion that too often surrounds disability in Africa. Instead of hiding children away, we help families discover pride, joy, and purpose in the abilities of their loved ones. Partnering with Special needs schools and working closely with the Parents Teachers Associations of each school helps to facilitate this.

This program delivers:

• Tailored aquatic therapy that meets each individual’s sensory and physical needs.
• Inclusive swimming classes focused on progress, joy, and safety.
• Rehabilitation activities that build confidence and motor skills, plus healing,
• Counselling and coaching for caregivers, helping them to understand and embrace the potential of their child or ward.
• A nurturing space where disability is met with dignity, not pity.

Our staff are specially trained to communicate with sensitivity and clarity, ensuring that every student regardless of ability is heard, seen, and supported. SID instructors create calm, structured, and reassuring environments that empower students to grow at their own pace, with patience and care at the core of every interaction.

At SID, we believe:
Compassion is more effective than correction.
Patience is more powerful than pressure.
And physical aggression has no place in education, especially for vulnerable individuals.

Instead, we rely on proven therapeutic tactics and emotional intelligence to reach our students, always reinforcing the message that they are not only capable, but they are extraordinary.

The purpose of this program is to showcase the hidden genius and remarkable capabilities that persons with disabilities possess especially when nurtured in the right environment.

Strategic Collaborations for Inclusive Wellness & Healing Through Water Therapy

Swim in 1 Day (SID) is proud to expand its impact through strategic collaborations aimed at delivering holistic water-based wellness services to some of the most underserved and vulnerable communities in Africa.

1. Water Therapy for Persons with Neurological Disabilities especially

We actively collaborate with NGOs, Special Needs Homes, and Schools to provide customized water therapy sessions for children and adults living with neurological and developmental disabilities such as autism, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome. These sessions are designed to:

• Improve motor function and body coordination.
• Reduce anxiety and sensory overload.
• Foster emotional connection and self-regulation.
• Create joyful, inclusive experiences in a safe aquatic environment.

2. Partnerships with Orthopaedic and Trauma Hospitals

We also collaborate with orthopaedic hospitals and trauma centers to offer post-operative water therapy and rehabilitation programs. These programs aid in:

• Accelerating physical recovery after surgeries
• Reducing pain and inflammation through low-impact aquatic movements
• Improving flexibility, strength, and balance
• Boosting patient morale and mental resilience during recovery

3. Wellness & Mental Health Support for the General Public

Beyond medical and developmental needs, SID also serves as a sanctuary for emotional, spiritual, and psychological relief. Our water-based wellness sessions are available to:

• Individuals in distress or emotional burnout
• Survivors of trauma or grief
• Anyone in need of deep relaxation, reconnection, and mental rejuvenation

We do this not just as swim instructors, but as wellness experts and compassionate guides, offering a rare blend of peace, therapy, and empowerment through the healing power of water.

Empowering Young Africans Through Sports, Mentorship, and Accountability

The Swim in 1 Day SID Mentorship and Leadership/ Integrity Program is specially designed to connect our young athletes and students with exceptional mentors and role models, both from Nigeria and across the globe, who embody dedication, discipline, resilience, and success. These figures stand as living proof that greatness can be achieved through hard work, not shortcuts.

This initiative serves as a powerful emancipation tool for impressionable African youth, steering them away from corruption, injustice, and hopelessness. By integrating mentorship, storytelling, and international sports diplomacy, SID aims to ignite a new generation of leaders who value integrity, accountability, and transparency.

Global Role Models, Local Impact:

A key highlight of this program is our collaboration with countries like Spain, from which global sports icons like our Consultant Jesus Collado Alarcon, who is a 3-time, Gold Paralympic world Champion, would be able to come out to Nigeria when and if we have the necessary funding. His presence will not only inspire but also challenge our youth to believe in their own potential and to understand that honest effort, not corruption, is the true path to success.

Storytelling for Change

Through engaging workshops and creative media projects, participants will explore and share real-life stories—both their own and those of others—about:

• The consequences of corruption
• The power of personal choices
• How sports can build discipline, character, and leadership

This narrative strategy ensures that they are not just being taught, but are active storytellers and changemakers, reflecting on how their decisions impact their communities and futures.

Sport as a Vehicle for Transformation

By anchoring the program in swimming and sports, SID offers a practical, emotionally engaging, and culturally relevant approach to youth empowerment. We are not just teaching children how to swim, we are training them to lead, to resist corruption, and to pursue greatness with honor.

At Swim in 1 Day (SID) Africa, Inclusion Is Not Just a Value — It’s Our Culture.

We believe everyone deserves a chance to thrive, regardless of ability, gender, or background. At SID, we champion equity by creating empowering opportunities for especially women, helping them break barriers and rewrite their stories.

Take Zhizho, for example, as seen in the video above, she is a shining example of what is possible when support meets opportunity. Through our programs, she has been transformed, empowered, and is now making waves in water and life in general in her own right.

What about you? Together, we’re building a world where inclusion is not an exception, but the norm.

At Swim in 1 Day SID Africa, we believe that gender equality is not a privilege; it is a fundamental human right. For Africa to be peaceful, progressive, and sustainable, we must ensure that every woman and girl has the opportunity to thrive in safe, respectful, and empowering spaces.

Our founder, a committed Social Justice Warrior, has long stood for equity and dignity for all humans, advocating for a system where everyone receives the resources, respect, and support they need to succeed, regardless of gender or ability.

In many African communities, women and girls still face deep-seated injustices and discrimination. The SID Lady Empowerment Program was created to confront and change that. This program is a bold step toward:

• Empowering and training female swimming coaches, especially women with disabilities.
• Creating a safe and inclusive environment for female students to learn swimming without fear or intimidation.
• Sensitizing male coaches on respectful, gender-sensitive behavior in and around the pool.
• Combating sexual harassment and the structural inequalities that allow misconduct and marginalization to go unchecked in male-dominated spaces.

Too often, women and girls,, particularly those with disabilities, are denied access to swimming education due to fear, stigma, and lack of protective systems. The result is not just exclusion, but the loss of potential, voice, and dignity.

At SID, we are changing that.

Through the Lady Empowerment Program, we are not just teaching swimming, we are building confidence, protection, agency, and voice. Every class is a statement that says, “You matter. You are safe. You are powerful.”

By supporting this program, you are standing with us in our mission to:

• Uplift underrepresented voices
• Defend the rights of women and girls
• Champion inclusion and equity in African aquatic sports

Together, we are creating a future where no woman or girl is left behind.