Jireh Doo Foundation (JDF) is a Nigerian, women-led, non-governmental and non-profit organization founded in 2003 by Josephine Habba in Makurdi, Benue State. The foundation was registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in 2008.
JDF works to improve the lives of poor, underserved, and vulnerable populations through humanitarian assistance, social protection, health services, gender equality, child development, and sustainable livelihood programmes.
The organization initially focused on supporting single mothers, female-headed households, people living with HIV, orphans, vulnerable children, young people, and people displaced by conflict and natural disasters. Over time, it expanded its work through partnerships, community-based interventions, advocacy, and capacity development. JDF reports reaching more than 400,000 underserved people in Nigeria. Jireh Doo Foundation +2
Mission
To enhance social justice for underserved populations and promote a healthier society through access to sustainable livelihoods, basic health information, inclusive governance, gender equity, and improved emergency response.
Vision
A society where poor and vulnerable people have access to social justice and sustainable livelihoods.
Core Values
Jireh Doo Foundation identifies the following organizational values:
- Respect for Human Rights: Protecting the dignity and rights of all people.
- Integrity: Maintaining ethical standards in relationships and programme implementation.
- Transparency and Accountability: Promoting responsible management of resources and openness in its activities.
- Teamwork: Encouraging collaboration among staff, communities, and partners.
- Effectiveness and Efficiency: Delivering programmes responsibly and achieving intended results.
- Excellence: Maintaining quality standards in service delivery.
- Value for Money: Ensuring resources are used efficiently to achieve meaningful impact. Jireh Doo Foundation +1
Core Areas of Intervention
1. Gender Equality, Women and Single Parenting
- Promoting the rights and welfare of women and girls.
- Supporting single mothers and female-headed households.
- Providing livelihood and economic empowerment opportunities.
- Promoting women’s participation in decision-making.
- Addressing social and economic challenges affecting single parents.
2. Humanitarian Response and Emergency Assistance
- Providing support to communities affected by conflict and natural disasters.
- Assisting internally displaced persons (IDPs) and vulnerable households.
- Supporting emergency response and recovery activities.
- Working with humanitarian partners to restore dignity and strengthen community resilience.
3. Protection and Gender-Based Violence Prevention
- Providing protection services for survivors of gender-based violence.
- Supporting GBV case management, referrals, and follow-up.
- Establishing safe spaces for women and girls.
- Providing psychosocial support and protection awareness.
- Supporting skills acquisition and livelihood opportunities for survivors.
- Conducting community sensitization and advocacy.
4. Child Development and Adolescent Empowerment
- Supporting orphans and vulnerable children.
- Promoting children’s education, health, nutrition, and psychosocial well-being.
- Providing life skills and career development opportunities.
- Supporting adolescent girls and young people.
- Addressing child protection risks and harmful practices.
5. HIV/AIDS and Health
- Supporting people living with HIV and AIDS.
- Promoting HIV prevention and health awareness.
- Supporting access to healthcare and related services.
- Addressing stigma and discrimination.
- Promoting adolescent sexual and reproductive health education.
6. Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
- Promoting access to safe water and sanitation.
- Conducting hygiene promotion and community awareness.
- Supporting improved hygiene practices in vulnerable communities.
- Participating in WASH coordination and humanitarian response activities.
7. Nutrition and Food Security
- Supporting nutrition interventions for vulnerable households.
- Promoting appropriate nutrition practices among caregivers.
- Addressing nutritional needs of children and crisis-affected populations.
- Supporting community awareness on healthy feeding practices.
8. Good Governance and Policy Advocacy
- Promoting inclusive governance and social justice.
- Advocating for policies that protect vulnerable populations.
- Encouraging community participation in decision-making.
- Supporting accountability and policy engagement.
9. Knowledge and Information Management
- Conducting research and documenting programme activities.
- Supporting monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
- Generating information to improve programme delivery.
- Strengthening knowledge-sharing and organizational capacity.
10. Livelihoods and Economic Empowerment
- Supporting skills acquisition and vocational development.
- Promoting savings and income-generating activities.
- Supporting women and vulnerable households to become economically self-reliant.
- Facilitating Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) and related empowerment initiatives.
11. Peacebuilding and Community Resilience
- Supporting peaceful coexistence and social cohesion.
- Promoting community participation in conflict prevention.
- Supporting recovery and resilience in crisis-affected communities.
- Engaging community stakeholders in sustainable development initiatives.
Geographic Reach
Jireh Doo Foundation was established in Makurdi, Benue State, and has expanded its operations across several Nigerian states.
Its reported areas of presence include:
- Benue State
- Borno State
- Gombe State
- Kwara State
- Lagos State
- Nasarawa State
- Ondo State
- Sokoto State
- Yobe State
- Zamfara State
- Federal Capital Territory (Abuja)
The organization has implemented community-based programmes in multiple local government areas, particularly in Benue, Borno, Kwara, Nasarawa, Gombe, and Yobe. Its current project locations may vary. Jireh Doo Foundation +1
Target Beneficiaries and Stakeholders
- Women and girls.
- Single mothers and female-headed households.
- Orphans and vulnerable children.
- Adolescents and young people.
- People living with HIV and AIDS.
- Internally displaced persons (IDPs).
- Survivors of gender-based violence.
- Persons affected by poverty and social exclusion.
- Vulnerable households and underserved communities.
- Host communities affected by humanitarian crises.
- Community-based organizations and local stakeholders.
Partnerships and Collaboration
Jireh Doo Foundation collaborates with local and international NGOs, government institutions, civil society organizations, and development partners to implement humanitarian and development programmes.
Its documented partnership experience includes collaboration with:
- Norwegian Church Aid.
- Christian Aid Nigeria.
- Nigeria Humanitarian Fund.
- Inter-Church Organization for Development Cooperation (ICCO).
- Family Health International (FHI 360).
- Pact.
- Center for Integrated Health Programs (CIHP).
- Gede Foundation.
The foundation has also participated in government-supported social protection initiatives, including third-party monitoring of the National Social Safety Nets Project. These are documented past or programme-specific relationships and should not all be interpreted as current partnerships. P a g e +2
Careers and Opportunities
Potential career areas at Jireh Doo Foundation include:
- Project Managers and Programme Coordinators.
- Protection and GBV Officers.
- Child Protection Officers.
- Gender and Women’s Empowerment Officers.
- WASH Officers.
- Health and HIV Programme Officers.
- Nutrition Officers.
- Livelihoods and Economic Empowerment Officers.
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officers.
- Research and Information Management Officers.
- Humanitarian Response Officers.
- Community Mobilization Officers.
- Finance and Administration Officers.
- Procurement and Logistics Officers.
- Human Resources Officers.
- Field Assistants and Project Volunteers.
These are potential career categories based on the foundation’s programme areas and do not confirm current vacancies.
Focus Areas – Jireh Doo Foundation
Gender Equality • Women and Single Parenting • Humanitarian Response • Protection • Gender-Based Violence Prevention • Child Development • Adolescent Empowerment • HIV and Health • WASH • Nutrition • Good Governance • Policy Advocacy • Knowledge and Information Management • Livelihoods • Peacebuilding • Community Resilience.
