The Hidden Gem Beyond the City Nestled across the Lagos lagoon, Gayon Island is a riverine community accessible only by boat. Home to fishermen, women traders, and hundreds of bright-eyed children, life here is simple—but often hard. For many, Christmas passes like any other day: no food, no gifts, no celebration. Yet, the people of Gayon carry contagious joy and resilience that will inspire you. This December, we’ll turn the island into a celebration of hope— where every meal served, every gift given, and every smile shared becomes a ripple of love that echoes far beyond the shores