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About Us

Fatima Home For the Needy Foundation
About Us

Together, We Bring Hope and Dignity to the Needy

Fatima Home For the Needy Foundation (FATNEF) is a nonprofit humanitarian organization dedicated to caring for orphans, widows, and vulnerable individuals in our communities. We are committed to restoring hope, dignity, and opportunity through compassion, education, and empowerment initiatives.

Through the support of kindhearted donors, volunteers, and community partners, FATNEF provides shelter, food, healthcare, clothing, and emotional support — helping the needy live with dignity and build a brighter future for themselves and their families.

Community Empowerment
Dedicated Volunteers
Transparency & Integrity
Sustainable Support Programs
Our Mission & Vision

Inspiring Hope, Changing Lives

At FATNEF, our mission and vision reflect our dedication to uplifting the needy through compassion, education, and empowerment. Hover or tap the cards below to explore what drives us every day.

Our Mission

To serve vulnerable populations by providing education, healthcare, vocational empowerment, and humanitarian aid through inclusive, faith-based, and community-driven initiatives that promote dignity, equity, and lasting change.

Our Vision

A world where every vulnerable individual, especially women, children, and the marginalized, has access to the care, dignity, and opportunity necessary for a fulfilled life.


Our Core Values

The Principles That Guide Everything We Do

Ownership & Responsibility

Embracing ownership and responsibility with a can-do spirit, determined to run as if it’s your own.

Transparency

Openness and clarity in all interactions, ensuring trust, credibility, and accountability.

Integrity

Upholding ethical principles, honesty, and morality in all actions and decisions.

Accountability

Taking full responsibility for actions, decisions, and outcomes in all we do.

Inclusion

Fostering diversity, equity, and equal opportunities for everyone we serve.

Capacity Building

Promoting continuous learning, growth, and development for individual and organizational excellence.

Our Aims & Objectives

What Drives Our Work Every Day

To restore hope and dignity to the poor, vulnerable, and displaced by providing essential support, empowerment opportunities, and sustainable pathways to a better life.

To promote sustainable development and economic empowerment in marginalized communities.

To advocate for the rights of the poor and vulnerable.

To work for uplifting the status of women in the society. To work against female circumcision and to fight against the victimization of girls/women by anybody in the society on female circumcision or any other related issues.

To deliver emergency relief, including food, water, shelter, and medical care.

To implement long-term development programs in areas such as education, healthcare, and agriculture.

To empower local communities through capacity building and income-generating initiatives.

To collaborate with other organizations and stakeholders to maximize impact.

To fight against exploitation, injustice, and corruption if found against any individual, class, or community in the society.

To educate people against taking drugs and alcohol and to promote the adoption of good norms of citizenship and ideals of national unity.

To organize forums, seminars, camps, etc. for spreading good living habits, moral values, culture, methods of developing self-confidence, and to create centers throughout the region for these activities.
Why Choose FATNEF

Dedicated to Caring, Empowering, and Restoring Hope

At Fatima Home For the Needy Foundation (FATNEF), we are driven by compassion and a strong commitment to uplift orphans, widows, and the less privileged. Through our consistent humanitarian work, we restore dignity and create opportunities for a better life — one family at a time.

Trusted track record of community impact
Transparency and accountability in all activities
Empowerment-focused and sustainable programs

1520

Lives Impacted

275

Projects & Outreach Programs

Our Team

Meet Our Dedicated Team of Change-Makers

At Fatima Home For The Needy Foundation, our strength lies in our people — compassionate leaders devoted to empowering orphans, widows, and vulnerable families. Together, we drive hope and sustainable change across communities.

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Dr. Kasim Abdullahi Damagum
Dr. Kasim Abdullahi Damagum
Chairman Board of Trustee
Fatima Baba Adamu
Fatima Baba Adamu
Executive Director
Muzambil Abdullahi Riruwai
Muzambil Abdullahi Riruwai
Member Board of Trustee
Hadiza Baba Adamu
Hadiza Baba Adamu
Member Board of Trustee