Hearty Helping Hand Initiative (3HI) is a Nigerian humanitarian, non-governmental and non-profit organization headquartered in Maiduguri, Borno State. The organization began operating in 2021 under the name Rescues Aid Initiatives before its formal registration as Hearty Helping Hand Initiative on 25 April 2022.
3HI works to support, protect and improve the living conditions of displaced and vulnerable populations while creating opportunities for sustainable growth and self-reliance. Its humanitarian interventions focus on communities affected by conflict, displacement, poverty and other forms of vulnerability.
The organization combines emergency assistance with longer-term programmes in protection, health, education, livelihoods and community development. Supporting Displaced Communities.
Mission
To support, protect and improve the living conditions of displaced and vulnerable communities while creating sustainable opportunities for recovery, growth and self-reliance.
Vision
Communities where vulnerable and displaced people live with dignity, safety, equal opportunities and the ability to fulfil their potential.
Core Values
- Humanity and compassion.
- Accountability and transparency.
- Respect for human dignity.
- Inclusion and equality.
- Community participation.
- Protection and safeguarding.
- Sustainability and resilience.
These values reflect the organization’s humanitarian approach and programme priorities.
Core Areas of Intervention
1. Protection and Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
- Providing protection services to women, girls and other vulnerable groups.
- Supporting GBV prevention and response activities.
- Providing survivor-centred case management and referral services.
- Promoting safe spaces for women and girls.
- Raising awareness about protection risks, rights and available support services.
2. Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
- Promoting access to safe and clean drinking water.
- Supporting sanitation and hygiene facilities.
- Conducting community hygiene awareness campaigns.
- Improving hygiene practices in displacement-affected communities.
3. Food Security and Livelihoods
- Supporting vulnerable households with food security interventions.
- Promoting livelihood opportunities and economic recovery.
- Supporting skills development and income-generating activities.
- Strengthening household resilience and self-reliance.
4. Nutrition
- Supporting community-based nutrition interventions.
- Promoting appropriate infant and young child feeding practices.
- Supporting nutrition screening and awareness activities.
- Strengthening community participation in nutrition programmes.
5. Education and Child Protection
- Promoting access to education for vulnerable children.
- Supporting child protection and safeguarding initiatives.
- Raising awareness about children’s rights and protection.
- Supporting learning opportunities for children affected by displacement and emergencies.
6. Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI)
- Supporting displaced households with essential non-food items.
- Assisting vulnerable families with emergency shelter needs.
- Supporting dignified living conditions in displacement settings.
- Promoting appropriate assistance for crisis-affected households.
7. Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM)
- Supporting coordination of services in displacement settings.
- Promoting community participation in camp management.
- Identifying service gaps and humanitarian needs.
- Strengthening communication between affected communities and service providers.
8. Psychosocial Support and Peacebuilding
- Supporting the psychosocial well-being of vulnerable individuals.
- Promoting community dialogue and peaceful coexistence.
- Strengthening the capacity of community leaders and community-based organizations.
- Supporting initiatives that build trust, resilience and social cohesion.
These programme areas are reflected in the organization’s published focus areas and documented humanitarian activities. Supporting Displaced Communities +2
Geographic Reach
3HI is headquartered in Maiduguri, Borno State, and has worked in communities across the state, including Maiduguri, Jere, Dikwa and Mafa. Its humanitarian activities focus particularly on displaced and vulnerable populations in Northeast Nigeria.
The organization reports serving more than 15 communities and empowering over 234 women and girls through its programmes. Supporting Displaced Communities +1
Target Beneficiaries and Stakeholders
- Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).
- Women and girls.
- Children and vulnerable households.
- Survivors of gender-based violence.
- Refugees, returnees and conflict-affected populations.
- People with disabilities.
- Host communities.
- Vulnerable youth.
- Rural and underserved communities.
- Community-based organizations and local leaders.
Partnerships and Collaboration
3HI works with community leaders, local organizations, government institutions and humanitarian stakeholders to implement its programmes.
The organization is also listed among national NGO partners in Northeast Nigeria’s Protection Sector reporting, with documented engagement in gender-based violence and housing, land and property protection activities. Global Protection Cluster +1
Careers and Opportunities
Potential career areas within Hearty Helping Hand Initiative include:
- Protection and GBV Case Management.
- Child Protection and Safeguarding.
- WASH and Public Health.
- Nutrition and Community Health.
- Food Security and Livelihoods.
- Education and Child Development.
- Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI).
- Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM).
- Psychosocial Support.
- Peacebuilding and Community Engagement.
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL).
- Programme and Project Management.
- Finance and Accounting.
- Human Resources and Administration.
- Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
- Communications and Reporting.
Focus Areas – Hearty Helping Hand Initiative (3HI)
Humanitarian Assistance • Protection • Gender-Based Violence Prevention • WASH • Food Security • Livelihoods • Nutrition • Education • Child Protection • Shelter and NFI • Camp Coordination • Psychosocial Support • Peacebuilding • Women’s Empowerment • Community Resilience
