— Who We Are
About Life Helpers Initiative.
“Putting A Smile On A Face”: touching lives, transforming households, impacting communities.
Life Helpers Initiative [LHI] is a Nigerian non-governmental organization working in the development and humanitarian sectors using an integrated approach to reach and support marginalized populations, including children, youth, women, people living with disabilities, and men, through community structures.
“Founded on Love, Honesty, and Inclusion to maximize opportunities for the vulnerable.”
- 45+
- Projects implemented
- 1.5M+
- People directly reached
- 400,000+
- Households
- 350+
- Staff members
- 700+
- Community volunteers
- 11
- States with offices
“A more fulfilled life for everyone.”
“To be a leading non-governmental organization working to maximize all opportunities to empower marginalized people.”
Touching Lives, Transforming Households, Impacting Communities.
Putting A Smile On A Face
Coined from our acronym, LHI
Our Core Values
Love
We passionately foster a friendly working environment that promotes unity and kindness as we exhibit professionalism and excellence in our services.
Honesty
We act and communicate clearly and always honor our commitments.
Inclusion
We welcome all individuals without discrimination and ensure equal access and opportunities to our clients and staff.
Origin & Growth
From the Beulah Project to 11 states
Life Helpers was established on October 1, 2004, as the Beulah Project, supporting children at the orphanage. It was renamed Life Helpers Initiative in 2006 as it expanded its scope, and registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja, by September 2007 (CAC/IT/25232).
In the last two decades, LHI has implemented over 45 projects across Nigeria, directly reaching over 1.5 million people in more than 400,000 households, with qualified staff, robust internal systems and a digitally-driven infrastructure that deliver value for money and donor satisfaction.
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Thematic Focus
Six integrated thematic areas addressing the multidimensional needs of vulnerable populations
Health
MNCH, Nutrition, WASH, Immunization, Malaria, SRH, HIV/AIDS & TB
Education
Early Child Development, Formal & Non-Formal Education, Education Governance & Complementary Educational Services
Livelihood
Technical & Vocational Training, Group/Village Savings & Loan Associations, Business, Entrepreneurial Development & Financial Literacy, Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance
Social Inclusion
Governance, Peace Building & High-level Advocacy
Protection
Violence against Women & Girls; Child Protection
Food Security
Agriculture, Small Ruminants / Aquaculture, Food Supplies / Supports, Climate Adaptation
How we work
Our four strategies
Strengthening Capacities
Building the technical, managerial, and operational competencies of individuals, communities, and institutions to deliver and sustain development outcomes.
Strengthening Systems
Improving the structures, processes, and frameworks that govern service delivery, especially within health, education, and social systems.
Strengthening Partnership & Collaboration
Building and managing strategic relationships with stakeholders to enhance resource mobilization, coordination, and program effectiveness.
Strengthening Networking & Linkages
Facilitating connections between communities, services, and institutions to ensure continuity of care, support, and opportunities.
Our offices
Headquarters in Sokoto, offices in 10 more states
Sokoto State · HQ
Goshen Development Center, Tamaje Gagi, Old Airport Area, Eastern Bypass Road, Sokoto
Adamawa State
House 7, Jos Street, Off Capital School, Damsawo, Jimeta, Jimeta, Yola
Bauchi State
Suite 51, IbroSulada Plaza, Opposite Keystone Bank, Bank Road, Bauchi
Kebbi State
Plot: 130 & 131 off Sani Abacha By-pass Behind Leisure City Garden & Event Centre Kawara Area Birnin-Kebbi, Birnin-Kebbi
Zamfara State
House 1, Behind Haido Filling Station, Adjacent Tafida House, Gada Biyu, Gusau
Borno State
House 12, Gidan Giwa, Sale Kida Street, Close to ICRC, Off Damboa Road, Maiduguri
Yobe State
Red Roof Building, Close to Doctors' House, Opposite the road to Police State HQ Command, HabaMaza, Maiduguri Bypass, Damaturu
Ebonyi State
No 8 Engr Dave Eze Street, Around Ebebe Junction, Abakaliki
Plateau State
No 28 Jengre Road, British American Junction, Jos
Federal Capital Territory
House 4, 11 Road, A Close, 3rd Avenue, Gwarimpa, Gwarimpa, Abuja
Katsina State
Plot No 14 Bayajidda Road, Along INEC State Office, Behind ICPC, GRA, Katsina
Wall of Fame
Our partners
Over two decades of impact, LHI has been privileged to work alongside a distinguished community of global and national partners whose trust and collaboration have made our work possible.
- FCDO (UK)
- World Food Programme (WFP)
- UNICEF
- European Union / ECHO
- UN OCHA (Nigeria Humanitarian Fund)
- UNDP
- UNESCO
- USG / BHA
- International Rescue Committee (IRC)
- Save the Children International
- CARE International
- Plan International Nigeria
- ZOA / Canadian Foodgrains Bank
- Global Affairs Canada
- Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
- Project HOPE
- Palladium Group
- ALIMA
- BMZ / KfW
- SIDA
- FAO
- IITA
- National Democratic Institute (NDI)
- Pfizer Foundation
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