ABOUT US
ICFA is non-profit organization whose main goal is helping families in need around the world
The International Centre for Family Advancement (ICFA) was established in 2008 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. The branch office, located in Nairobi, Kenya was opened in
The primary mission of ICFA is to create sustainable projects aimed at empowering women and girls living below the poverty line. The organization focuses on providing opportunities through empowerment initiatives that seek to enhance the lives of these individuals and their families. By addressing the challenges faced by women and girls, ICFA aims to foster positive change within communities.
Specifically, our participation is in these key areas: Free Health Project: Fostering for Depressed FamiliesWe have actively participated in the Free Health Project, which focuses on supporting depressed families. https://www.facebook.com/internationalcentre.familyadvancement/videos/187779803319549/
From 2020 to 2022, our organization successfully implemented free health programs in collaboration with the IEC/BCC workgroup of the Lagos State Aids Control Agency (LSACA). This initiative aimed to provide essential health services and mental health support to affected families.
This outreach project was initiated during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide free healthcare, food, and shelter for displaced families in the Epe (Nigeria) and Jivanjee Gardens, of Starehe area in Nairobi Kenya. In addition to basic needs like food and shelter, it offers pre-health consultations and free medical treatment, particularly targeting victims of economic crises marked by starvation, poor living conditions, political instability, and lack of access to adequate healthcare.
In 2023, the Organization has decided to broaden its operations by expanding our healthcare delivery Project (The “Fostering for Displaced Families” Project), which is now named the Community-Driven Telehealth and Supply Chain Network (CTS-Net) Provision of Free Education Project: Take Time Project and Total Recall of High School Dropouts
Our organization has also been involved in providing free education through initiatives such as the “Take Time Project.” This project is designed to re-engage high school dropouts and offer them educational opportunities that can help them reintegrate into the academic system or pursue alternative pathways for personal and professional development.
Free Vocational Skills Acquisition Training: L.I.V.E. Empowerment Program We offer free vocational skills acquisition training specifically targeted at girls and young mothers within the community. This program, known as LI.V.E, aims to equip participants with practical skills that enhance their employability and empower them economically.
Feed the Street Kids Project Additionally, we run projects aimed at improving the lives of families living on the streets. The “Feed the Street Kids” initiative focuses on providing food and basic necessities to street children, helping them achieve a better quality of life and ultimately assisting them in transitioning away from street life.
We want you to know the approach we take to our work, you are also part of the process and we need you just as much as they need us.
ICFA organizes on regular basis, rallies and enlightenment programs that create awareness/guide and curb all forms of violence against women and girls in our communities.
Handbooks are published to enlighten people about the civic duties of the family, the responsibility of the government and civil groups in relation to the family.
These will be organized on a regular basis in order to focus on issues that teach women about their reproductive health and rights, sexuality and gender equality.
The organization was founded by Mrs. Joan Akin-Davis, a Social Worker and Chartered Administrator with extensive volunteer experience across various charities, ably supported by our team of board of directors and management team,
A professional Social Worker of over 20 years combined career experience, Joan has an academic background in Social Work, Economics, Financial Administration, Information Technology, Website Design, and Travel Agency Management. She has acquired professional experiences as a social change philanthropist, social entrepreneur...
A driven, self-motivated professional with over 25 years combined work experience in business analysis and project management, budget, strategic planning, grant and contract administration, performance evaluation, and key account management, both in private and public enterprises...
A professional Social Worker of over 20 years combined career experience, Joan has an academic background in Social Work, Economics, Financial Administration, Information Technology, Website Design, and Travel Agency Management. She has acquired professional experiences as a social change philanthropist, social entrepreneur, Fund raiser, Trainer and Organization development specialist. A facilitator, Oyin as she is fondly called, is a facilitator on social issues in several humanitarian meetings, conferences and seminars across the world, including Annual IFUW committee meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, IFUW Triennia Conference in Manchester, European Educational Tour in Berlin, Netherlands and Austria, and Global Summit in San Francisco California, United States of America. Oyin is a member of the Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund (VGIF) USA, World Alliance for Citizen Participation UK, Association for Research on Nonprofit Organization and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA) UK, Empowerment of Africa Women Organization, Finland, and Human Right Network (HURINET), Nigeria.
A driven, self-motivated professional with over 25 years combined work experience in business analysis and project management, budget, strategic planning, grant and contract administration, performance evaluation, and key account management, both in private and public enterprises. A Minister and a Youth Empowerment Advocate, Mr. Ebigbola is the Principal Partner of FABOL Consult, a Project Management Consultancy firm and Chairman, IMPACT, a Non-Profit Youth Empowerment organization, with offices in Nigeria and United States of America. A Cum Laude MBA graduate of the prestigious Strayer University, Washington DC, United States of America, He is a Past President & Zonal Representative of Rotary Club, with its accolade of recorded charity projects in Nigeria. Mr. Ebigbola is the President of Agape Youth Club, an educational membership club that seeks to help youths achieve their full life potentials as they learn and acquire knowledge life skills, that prepare them better for their future.
An experienced Administrator and Facilitator, with invaluable skills. Highly focused with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of various administrative policies and diplomacy. A consistent track record of successfully employing the best practices that improve efficient impact process. I am accustomed to flexibility, working under extreme pressure and handling multiple tasks. Easy going by nature and able to get along with both work colleagues and superiors.
A journalist by profession, and with extensive career experience in Customer service, Ms. Murongore is a social individual that has beaten odds to reach her current level of life achievement. With not very comfortable childhood background, she has known what it means to sleep hungry and not have hope for next day, and that has been the source of her dedicated passion to give meanings to lives of the needy.
An experienced human resource specialist and trainer, “Bolu” as fondly called, by teammates, has an educational background in people management, public relations and digital marketing. A graduate of Sociology, with concentrations in Professional Ethics and Business Administration Development, Bolu has efficiently managed the administrative arm of ICFA in Nigeria, since inception. He is a highly confident and efficient problem solver. His interests revolve around inspiring and challenging young people to unveil their potentials by creating an enabling environment and access to resources for the development of talents, skills, and abilities in their uniqueness.
An extrovert with a confident personality, Roshina truly enjoys working in a team. She is friendly, a good listener and versatile at motivating people and organization
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