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FATNEF

Fatima Home For the Needy Foundation (FATNEF) is dedicated to supporting orphans, widows, and vulnerable individuals through care, empowerment, and sustainable development programs. Together, we can bring hope and transform lives.

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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 Services

Touching Lives Through Care and Empowerment

At Fatima Home For the Needy Foundation (FATNEF), we are committed to transforming lives by offering essential care and empowerment programs for orphans, widows, and vulnerable families. Our services focus on providing education, healthcare, shelter, and economic empowerment to those in need.

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Orphan & Child Care

We provide a nurturing home environment, education, and emotional support for orphans and vulnerable children, helping them grow with confidence and hope.

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Widow Empowerment

FATNEF supports widows through skill acquisition, small business grants, and vocational training—helping them achieve independence and rebuild their lives.

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Educational Support

We provide scholarships, school supplies, and mentorship programs to ensure every child has access to quality education and lifelong learning.

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Health & Relief Outreach

We organize medical missions, distribute food and hygiene kits, and provide emergency relief to families facing hardship and displacement.

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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 Impact

Recent Projects & Humanitarian Outreach

At Fatima Home For the Needy Foundation (FATNEF), every project represents a story of hope, compassion, and empowerment for orphans, widows, and struggling families across Nigeria.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about how we work, donate, or get involved? Here are quick answers to help you connect better with Fatima Home For the Needy Foundation (FATNEF).

You can support FATNEF by making donations, volunteering, or partnering with us on community projects. Simply visit our Contact or Donate page to get started.

Our programs primarily support women, girls, orphans, widows, and vulnerable families across communities. Each initiative focuses on promoting dignity, empowerment, and sustainable livelihoods.

Yes, we accept items such as food, clothes, educational materials, hygiene kits, and sanitary pads. Kindly contact us through our website to arrange drop-off or pickup.

FATNEF is funded through individual donations, grants, partnerships, and corporate sponsorships. Every contribution directly supports our humanitarian and empowerment programs.

Absolutely! We welcome volunteers in areas such as community sensitization, education, healthcare outreach, logistics, and advocacy for menstrual hygiene. Reach out to join our next outreach.

Our headquarters is located in Damaturu, Yobe State, and our programs extend to communities across Yobe State and other parts of Northern Nigeria. We are gradually expanding nationwide.

Yes, all financial donations are tax-deductible according to applicable laws. Please request a donation receipt for your personal or organizational records.

Stay connected with FATNEF by following us on Facebook, Instagram, and X (Twitter), subscribing to our newsletter, or visiting our website regularly for updates, impact stories, and events.
Our Team

Meet Our Dedicated Team of Change-Makers

At Fatima Home For the Needy Foundation (FATNEF), 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
Muzammil Abdullahi Riruwai
Member Board of Trustee
Hadiza Baba Adamu
Hadiza Baba Adamu
Member Board of Trustee

OUR PARTNERS

NGO Founders Global Network
ACUMIN
Red Cross
Save The Children
ActionAid
NGO Founders Global Network
UNICEF
Red Cross
Save The Children
ActionAid
Voices of Impact

Voices of Impact

At the Fatima Home For the Needy Foundation (FATNEF), every story of transformation fuels our purpose. From empowered teens to supported families, our impact is reflected in the lives we’ve helped change for the better.