The Alimat Care Foundation (ACF) is a youth-led, women’s rights non-governmental organization in Nigeria dedicated to advancing the rights, safety, education, and leadership of girls and young women. Established in 2020 and formally registered with Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in 2022, the foundation works in underserved and crisis-affected communities, particularly in Northeast Nigeria.
Based in Adamawa State, ACF addresses challenges affecting women and girls, including gender inequality, gender-based violence, limited access to education, inadequate sexual and reproductive health information, poverty, and climate-related vulnerabilities. Its programmes combine community engagement, advocacy, education, protection, climate resilience, and economic empowerment to help girls and young women participate meaningfully in decisions affecting their lives and communities. The foundation emphasizes locally led interventions, gender equality and social inclusion, accountability to affected populations, and evidence-based programming.
Mission
To advance the rights, safety, and leadership of girls and young women by expanding access to education, health, protection, and economic opportunities, enabling them to shape decisions and drive lasting change in their communities.
Vision
A just and inclusive society where girls and young women are safe, educated, economically empowered, and actively leading social, economic, and policy change.
Core Values
- Accountability: Ensuring that programmes respond to the priorities and rights of girls, young women, and affected communities.
- Community-Led Impact: Involving community members and local institutions in designing and implementing interventions.
- Equity and Inclusion: Prioritizing marginalized populations, including out-of-school girls, survivors of gender-based violence, and persons with disabilities.
- Sustainability: Promoting community ownership and lasting development outcomes.
- Evidence and Learning: Using research, monitoring, evaluation, and learning to improve programme effectiveness.
- Gender Equality: Addressing discriminatory practices and barriers that prevent women and girls from enjoying equal rights and opportunities.
Core Areas of Intervention
1. Education and Skills Development
- Promoting access to quality education for girls and young women.
- Supporting school enrolment, retention, and completion.
- Encouraging inclusive and gender-responsive teaching practices.
- Supporting safe learning environments for children and adolescents.
- Providing skills development and educational empowerment opportunities.
- Engaging schools and communities to address barriers to girls’ education.
2. Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)
- Providing sexual and reproductive health education for adolescents and young women.
- Promoting access to accurate, age-appropriate health information.
- Strengthening referral pathways to appropriate health services.
- Addressing harmful social and cultural norms that restrict reproductive health choices.
- Supporting girls’ participation in discussions and decisions concerning their health.
- Promoting awareness of reproductive health rights and informed decision-making.
3. Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention and Protection
- Raising awareness of sexual and gender-based violence.
- Addressing harmful practices, including child and forced marriage.
- Engaging communities to challenge attitudes that perpetuate violence against women and girls.
- Promoting protection and referral pathways for survivors.
- Encouraging the participation of men and boys in violence-prevention initiatives.
- Supporting safer and more inclusive environments for vulnerable populations.
4. Climate Change, Environmental Conservation and Resilience
- Promoting climate awareness and environmental sustainability.
- Supporting community-led climate adaptation initiatives.
- Encouraging climate-smart agriculture and sustainable land management.
- Supporting environmental restoration and erosion-control activities.
- Promoting women’s and girls’ participation in climate decision-making.
- Strengthening community resilience to climate-related risks and livelihood disruptions.
5. Livelihoods and Economic Empowerment
- Providing entrepreneurship and business development training.
- Supporting income-generating opportunities for women and girls.
- Promoting financial literacy and business management skills.
- Encouraging self-reliance and sustainable livelihoods.
- Supporting women’s participation in local economic activities.
- Helping participants develop practical skills for employment and enterprise development.
6. Governance and Civic Engagement
- Promoting citizen participation in community decision-making.
- Strengthening youth leadership and civic participation.
- Encouraging accountability within local governance structures.
- Supporting dialogue between communities and government institutions.
- Amplifying the voices of girls and young women in policy discussions.
- Promoting inclusive and participatory approaches to community development.
7. Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI)
- Addressing inequalities affecting women, girls, and marginalized groups.
- Promoting the inclusion of persons with disabilities in programmes.
- Encouraging equitable access to education, healthcare, protection, and livelihoods.
- Supporting the participation of vulnerable populations in programme design.
- Promoting dignity, non-discrimination, and equal opportunities.
8. Youth Leadership and Participation
- Encouraging young people to participate in community development.
- Supporting girls’ leadership and advocacy initiatives.
- Providing opportunities for youth engagement and skills development.
- Promoting youth participation in climate action and civic activities.
- Supporting young people as advocates for social change.
9. Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning
- Monitoring programme activities and results.
- Collecting data to assess project performance.
- Supporting evidence-based programme planning.
- Documenting lessons learned and community experiences.
- Using monitoring and evaluation findings to improve interventions.
- Promoting accountability, transparency, and continuous organizational learning.
10. Safeguarding and Community Accountability
- Promoting safe programming for children, women, and other vulnerable populations.
- Preventing abuse, exploitation, and harassment.
- Encouraging community participation in programme decisions.
- Supporting feedback and complaints mechanisms.
- Promoting transparency in programme implementation.
- Strengthening community trust and accountability.
These intervention areas reflect ACF’s published thematic priorities and programme descriptions.
Geographic Reach
The Alimat Care Foundation is based in Adamawa State, Nigeria, and works with underserved and crisis-affected communities in Northeast Nigeria.
Its documented projects include activities in the following local government areas of Adamawa State:
- Mubi North
- Mubi South
- Michika
- Maiha
- Yola South
The foundation has implemented climate-resilience activities in Yolde-Pate, Yola South, and environmental restoration and climate-smart agriculture activities in Gella, Mubi South. Its sexual and reproductive health initiative, supported by AmplifyChange, focuses on improving the rights, safety, and access to reproductive health information and services for women and girls in selected communities.
Target Beneficiaries and Stakeholders
ACF’s programmes focus on supporting and engaging:
- Girls and young women.
- Out-of-school girls and adolescents.
- Women affected by poverty and social exclusion.
- Survivors of gender-based violence.
- Women and girls in conflict-affected communities.
- Persons with disabilities.
- Young people seeking education and livelihood opportunities.
- Rural women and smallholder farming communities.
- Teachers, school administrators, and educational institutions.
- Community leaders and traditional institutions.
- Civil society organizations and women’s rights groups.
- Government agencies and development partners.
Partnerships and Collaboration
The Alimat Care Foundation works with community structures, civil society networks, government institutions, and development partners to implement programmes addressing girls’ rights, education, reproductive health, climate resilience, and economic empowerment.
Its documented partnerships include AmplifyChange, which supports its sexual and reproductive health and rights initiative in Adamawa State. ACF has also implemented a climate-smart agriculture and soil conservation project with support from the Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme, implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). In addition, the foundation has undertaken work commissioned by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) under the SEPIN-SUSI programme to support social protection policy awareness and community engagement in Adamawa State.
Careers and Opportunities
The Alimat Care Foundation offers potential career pathways for professionals interested in women’s rights, humanitarian assistance, education, public health, climate resilience, and community development.
Relevant job categories may include:
- Programme Management: Programme Officers, Project Coordinators, and Programme Managers.
- Gender and Protection: Gender Officers, GBV Officers, Protection Officers, and Safeguarding Officers.
- Sexual and Reproductive Health: SRHR Officers, Reproductive Health Educators, and Community Health Programme Assistants.
- Education: Education Officers, Education Programme Assistants, and Skills Development Facilitators.
- Climate Change and Environment: Climate Change Officers, Environmental Officers, and Climate Adaptation Specialists.
- Agriculture and Livelihoods: Livelihoods Officers, Agriculture Officers, and Economic Empowerment Specialists.
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL): MEAL Officers, Monitoring and Evaluation Assistants, and Data Officers.
- Research and Advocacy: Research Officers, Advocacy Officers, Policy Analysts, and Campaign Coordinators.
- Community Engagement: Community Mobilizers, Outreach Officers, and Community Engagement Assistants.
- Youth Development: Youth Engagement Officers, Leadership Trainers, and Youth Programme Coordinators.
- Finance and Administration: Finance Officers, Accountants, Administrative Assistants, and Human Resources Officers.
- Procurement and Logistics: Procurement Officers, Logistics Assistants, and Supply Chain Personnel.
- Communications: Communications Officers, Digital Content Creators, and Media and Advocacy Assistants.
- Project Support: Project Assistants, Field Officers, and Programme Interns.
Career note: These are potential career categories based on ACF’s programme areas, not confirmation of current vacancies. Applicants should review individual recruitment announcements for qualifications, experience, duty station, and application deadlines.
Focus Areas – The Alimat Care Foundation (ACF)
Girls’ Rights • Education and Skills Development • Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) • Gender-Based Violence Prevention • Child and Women’s Protection • Climate Change Adaptation • Environmental Conservation • Climate-Smart Agriculture • Livelihoods and Economic Empowerment • Governance and Civic Engagement • Gender Equality and Social Inclusion • Youth Leadership • Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning • Safeguarding • Community Accountability
