We focus on improving the lives of vulnerable people especially women, children, and youths in under-resourced communities in Nigeria.
Helpline Foundation registered as an NGO with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria in 2003 as Pure Saints Home but changed its name to Helpline Foundation in 2010. Some of the projects we have developed and currently run include:
The Non-profit Revolving Loan Scheme for Vulnerable Women
The Girls Realise your Potentials Projects
Charity Shop
Food Bank
Skills Acquisition and Training
Tem
porary Shelter for Abused Women and Girls
Quarterly Reach out to the Poor and
The Proudly Nigeria Expo
We are strong advocates for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Nigeria and collaborate with various organizations to help Nigeria meet up with its SDG obligations. Helpline Foundation operates under the leadership of a Board of Directors and its founder, Dr. (Mrs.) Jumai Ahmadu who coordinates the activities of staff and volunteers towards achieving the NGO's objectives. We are open to partnerships and collaborations that would improve the lives of vulnerable people and make our world a better place.
21/10/2025
Out of 3,500+ incredible applications from across Africa, 100 talented individuals have been selected for the AWC Digital Tech Hub - AI & Data Science Program (Cohort 1).
If you received a selection email - congratulations! 🎊
If not - don't be discouraged. The competition was extremely competitive, and we can't wait to see your application for the next cohort.
Thank you to everyone who applied.
Let's build Africa's tech future togetherđź’™
19/08/2025
World Humanitarian Day 2025
This year’s theme, “Strengthening Global Solidarity and Empowering Local Communities,” emphasizes that meaningful humanitarian impact begins when we unite and ensure that no community is left behind.
At Helpline Social Support Initiative, we witness daily how resilience flourishes when local communities are empowered to take charge of their own development. From supporting widows and orphans to assisting other vulnerable groups in society, solidarity fosters dignity, hope, and progress.
On this World Humanitarian Day, let us recommit to building bridges of compassion, both globally and locally. Together, we can create a world where humanity thrives above all else.
20/07/2025
Happy Birthday Dr. Jumai Ahmadu đź‘Źđź‘Ź
We celebrate you for being an extraordinary humanitarian whose dedication to empowering widows and youth continues to transform lives and build brighter futures.
May this new year bring you abundant blessings as you continue your noble mission of creating positive change across the world.
Thank you for being a beacon of light and inspiration.
With gratitude and warm wishes,
Helpline Social Support Initiative
12/07/2025
The response to the Helpline Social Support Initative & AWC Women and Girls Digital Tech Hub's AI & Data Science Program has been phenomenal, with 2000 applications received so far from across Africa, we're thrilled by the interest in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Data Analysis.
A reminder that applications close very soon on July 16th, 2025.
This is your last call to apply for a spot in this 3-month virtual intensive program
Details & application link: bit.ly/AWCAIDATA
02/07/2025
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS 🌍
Helpline Social Support Initiative and the Africa Women Conference (AWC) is excited to announce the call for applications for the AWC Digital Tech Hub - AI & Data Analytics Program in partnership with Datacamp Donates (USA).
This program will empower 100 women and girls from across Africa by providing them with access to AI and Data Analytics courses, complete with certifications from the Datacamp platform.
What's Included:
âś…3-month virtual intensive training
âś…Specialized tracks in AI, Data Science & Data Analysis
âś…Industry-recognized Datacamp certifications
âś…FREE access to premium courses
Perfect for: Women and girls ready to build in-demand tech skills and advance their careers in AI and data science
đź“… Key Dates:
Applications Open: July 2nd, 2025
Deadline: July 16th, 2025
đź’» Apply Via: bit.ly/AWCAIDATA
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to gain world-class AI and data science.
23/06/2025
In commemoration of International Widows’ Day 2025, Helpline Social Support Initiative (HSSI) hosted a transformative event themed "Empowering Widows: Building Resilience, Restoring Dignity" on Sunday, 22nd June, 2025.
It was an impactful day dedicated to recognizing the strength and struggles of widows, while advancing efforts that promote their well-being, financial independence, and social inclusion.
A heartfelt appreciation to the Honorable Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, for her tremendous support. Her generous cash gifts to each women cluster have provided vital resources for skill acquisition and financial empowerment.
We are also deeply grateful to the FCT Health Insurance Scheme and its Ag.Director, Dr. Salamatu Belgore, who, along with her team, enrolled all participating widows into the free health insurance scheme, ensuring access to quality healthcare.
Special thanks to all friends and partners of the Helpline Social Support Initiative President, Dr. Jumai Ahmadu, whose unwavering support made this event a true success.
08/03/2025
In commemoration of International Women’s Day, Helpline Social Support Initiatives proudly launched its skill acquisition centre for women in Bwari Area Council, Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
This milestone event, aimed at empowering women with practical skills for economic independence, was made possible through the generous support of the RTA Foundation.
The newly established centre is equipped with essential machinery for cassava processing into garri, as well as baking tools and other culinary equipment, ensuring that women in the community have access to practical training that will enhance their livelihoods.
By providing these resources, Helpline Social Support Initiatives is fostering self-reliance and entrepreneurship among women, reinforcing the significance of skill acquisition in economic empowerment.
07/03/2025
In celebration of International Women's Day, Helpline Social Support Initiative is proud to launch its Skill Acquisition Centre for women in Bwari Area Council, FCT, Abuja.
Thanks to RTA Foundation for their invaluable support in making this dream a reality.
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Send a message to Helpline Social Support Initiative:
Helpline Foundation registered as an NGO with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria in 2003 as Pure Saints Home but changed it's name to Helpline Foundation in 2010.
We focus on improving the lives of vulnerable people especially women, children and youths in under resourced communities in Nigeria.
Helpline foundation is aimed at Building a Nigeria where all vulnerable children, youths and women (especially the widows) have access to quality health care, education and equal opportunities to realize their potentials.
Aims and Objectives
To care and support orphans and vulnerable children in the society through various developmental initiatives
To carry out mobilization and sensitization against child labor in collaboration with other organizations like NATIP, NACRAN, UNICEF
To give support and encourage education through scholarships, donation of educational materials and renovation of classroom blocks for children to compete with other children in the society
To develop independent mind in children through the introduction of technical education that will encourage multi purposes activities and prepare them for future empowerment
To partner with other organization to improve the standard of health of orphans and vulnerable children in the country through initiatives that provides interventions in this regard
To empower the less privileged through the provision of micro credit scheme especially for women and Youth. Economic strengthening is the key to Poverty alleviation, hence our emphasis on micro credit scheme for the less privileged as well as grants is to help them facilitate small scale business to become self-reliant.
Our Goals
To provide the support needed by OVC to enable them realize their full potentials in the society
To assist the less privileged of the society through empowerment schemes that will lift them from poverty status to the level of financial independence.
Let us all work towards a better future. Contact us to know more about us or to contribute to the cause.
Address:
Suite 60/63 Efab Mall Block C,
New extension, Garko
Area 11, FCT – Abuja
