OBRA Foundation · Abuja, Nigeria

Building a
Stronger Nigeria, Together.

Since 2010, OBRA Foundation has been empowering communities across Nigeria through education, healthcare, sustainable agriculture, and youth development — because every life deserves dignity.

18K+
Lives Impacted
12
States Reached
14
Years of Service
Education for All Community Healthcare Youth Empowerment Sustainable Agriculture Women's Rights Rural Development Clean Water Access Education for All Community Healthcare Youth Empowerment Sustainable Agriculture Women's Rights Rural Development Clean Water Access
Est. 2010
Abuja, Nigeria
Reg. CAC/IT/NO 137589
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Rooted in Nigeria,
Built for Generations

OBRA Foundation was born from a simple belief: every Nigerian deserves the opportunity to thrive. Founded in Abuja in 2010 by a group of social workers, educators, and community leaders, we have grown into one of Nigeria's most trusted grassroots nonprofits.

We work in some of the most underserved communities — from the Niger Delta to the North-East — delivering programs that create lasting, measurable change. We don't just respond to need; we build the capacity of communities to lift themselves.

🤝 Community-Led
Programs are designed with and by the communities we serve.
📊 Data-Driven
Every initiative is measured, evaluated, and refined for impact.
🌱 Sustainable
We build local capacity so impact outlasts our presence.
🔍 Transparent
Full financial reporting and accountability to all stakeholders.

Our Core Programs

Six interconnected pillars that address the root causes of poverty and inequality across Nigeria.

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Education & Literacy
We build and rehabilitate schools, train teachers, and provide scholarships for over 4,200 children annually across rural communities — because education is the foundation of everything.
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Community Healthcare
Mobile clinics, maternal health support, and disease prevention campaigns bring quality healthcare to communities where the nearest hospital is hours away.
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Sustainable Agriculture
Training smallholder farmers in climate-smart techniques, connecting them to markets, and providing micro-loans to help Nigerian families feed themselves and build income.
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Clean Water & Sanitation
We drill boreholes, install water purification systems, and build sanitation facilities — giving over 6,000 Nigerians access to safe, clean water for the first time.
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Women's Empowerment
Skills training, microfinance, and legal literacy programs that help Nigerian women build businesses, protect their rights, and become leaders in their communities.
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Youth & Tech Skills
Digital literacy, coding bootcamps, and entrepreneurship training preparing Nigeria's youth for the economy of tomorrow — 1,800 graduates placed in jobs since 2019.
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Our Impact By the Numbers

Every figure below represents real people, real communities, and real change happening across Nigeria right now.

18K+
Beneficiaries reached directly since 2010
47
Schools built or fully rehabilitated
6K+
People with access to clean water
₦2B+
In community economic value generated
3K+
Women trained in skills & microfinance
1.8K
Youth placed in tech jobs & apprenticeships
12
States across Nigeria with active programs
94%
Of funds directed to programs (not overhead)

Stories of Change

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From a Mud Floor to a Medical School: Amina's Story
At 14, Amina walked 8 kilometres to school on a dirt road with no shoes. Today she is in her third year of medicine at the University of Abuja, fully funded by OBRA's scholarship programme. "OBRA didn't just give me books," she says. "They gave me a future I didn't think was possible."
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How One Farming Cooperative Changed a Village
With OBRA training and a ₦250,000 micro-loan, a women's cooperative in Makurdi tripled their yield and now supplies three local markets year-round.
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Clean Water Reaches Obudu After 20 Years
For two decades, residents of Obudu relied on a contaminated stream. After OBRA drilled a deep borehole in 2024, child diarrhoea cases dropped by 78% in six months.

Leadership Team

Passionate Nigerians with deep roots in the communities we serve and decades of combined experience in development work.

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AMINU MARYJANE
Executive Director
20 years in community development. Former UNICEF Nigeria consultant. PhD in Social Policy from the University of Lagos.
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OLAIDE NGOZI
Director of Programs
Led healthcare and WASH initiatives across 8 states. Former WHO field officer with expertise in rural health systems.
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OMAWUNMI JAMIU
Head of Women's Programs
Feminist economist and microfinance specialist. Designed OBRA's flagship women's empowerment curriculum used in 6 states.
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AKANNI
Youth & Tech Director
Software engineer turned social entrepreneur. Built OBRA's digital skills programme from scratch — now operating in 4 cities.
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Get In Touch

Whether you want to volunteer, partner with us, make a donation, or simply learn more — our team is always ready to hear from you.

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Address
12 Tafawa Balewa Way, Central Business District, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
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Phone
+234 (0) 714 532 2590
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Email
info@obrafoundation.name.ng
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Office Hours
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (WAT)