By Stanley Onyekwere An Abuja based Non Governmental Organisation, Helpline Foundation for the Needy Abuja has rolled out its reach-out programme for over 500 vulnerable women in rural communities across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and neighboring states of Nasarawa, Niger and Kogi, during the yuletide season. The Foundation also distributed assorted food items and …
Yuletide: Helpline Foundation fetes 500 vulnerable women in AbujaRead More »
In line with this year’s theme of the International Day of the Girl Child, “My Voice Our Equal Future” Abuja based Non-Governmental Organisation, Helpline Foundation for the Needy, has concluded plans to launch a book titled; “My COVID-19 Story – Voice of Hope and Resilience”. Also, members of the Helpline Voice of the Girls Parliament, …
Helpline Launches Book To Celebrate Girl Child DayRead More »
As the world marks the International Day of Peace today, the United Nations expects we will have at least 24 hours of ceasefire and non-violence globally. In the past few years, the violent activities of bandits, terrorists, and other criminal elements in our society have led to the loss of thousands of lives and livelihoods, …
As part of activities to mark 2020 edition of the International Literacy Day, an Abuja based Non Governmental Organisation, Helpline Foundation for the Needy, has concluded plans to unveil a scheme tagged: “Adopt a Library Initiative”, aimed at bridging the gap between urban and rural schools in the nation’s capital. The foundation said the prolonged …
Today, Helpline Foundation for the Needy Abuja, partnered with the Ambassador Queen Worlu Foundation as they launched two new clusters of the Non-profit Revolving Loan Scheme. The Scheme was initiated by the Founder of Helpline Foundation, Dr. Jumai Ahmadu in 2015 and has been successfully replicated in various rural communities. The Ambassador Queen Worlu Foundation …
PRESS RELEASE World Humanitarian Day World Humanitarian Day is observed to pay tribute to aid workers who involve themselves in humanitarian services by risking their lives and to create awareness about those affected by the crisis of the world. It was established in 2008 by the United Nations General Assembly and was first officially celebrated …
PRESS RELEASE On 17 December 1999, in its resolution 54/120, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed the recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth (Lisbon, 8-12 August 1998) that 12 August be declared International Youth Day. The Assembly recommended that public information activities be organized to support the Day …
Shelters are necessary to provide safe spaces and secure accommodation for women and girls who are either at risk or have been subjected to one form of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) or the other. One of the major reasons why victims of GBV do not report their abuse is the FEAR that their abuser will harm …
Helpline Foundation Commissions Temporary Shelter For Abused Women And GirlsRead More »
Like John Holmes said “There is no better exercise for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up” I urge us all today to always remember the Widows who have to bear life’s burdens alone. For years, Helpline Foundation has mobilized resources towards supporting vulnerable widows in communities across North Central Nigeria, while we …
In 2018 Helpline Foundation for the Needy planned to empower only 50 women through her Nonprofit Revolving Loan Scheme, it’s June 2020 and we are excited to have grown the number from the initial 50 to over 300, thanks to the support of friends and family. While we have provided relief packages and foodstuff to …
Helpline Foundation Nonprofit Revolving Loan Scheme Empowers Over 300 WomenRead More »
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