The need to make a difference is great and we're here to support families
OUR COMMUNUTY NEEDS
Tailored to serve communities and families
OUR COMMUNITY NEEDS
In a comprehensive study conducted in 2008, a statewide survey was undertaken to assess the living conditions of families across Lagos State. The findings revealed that a significant number of families were living below the poverty line, with an alarming average household income of only $20 per month. This survey included a total of 8,117 households.
Among these households, 2,797 were specifically selected from slum areas within the state. Notably, all individuals surveyed were born in Lagos State. The data indicated that a substantial proportion of these households had members originating from specific regions within the state: 91.5% from Epe, 84.7% from Ibeju-Lekki, and 81.9% from Badagry.
Under these prevailing circumstances and particularly affected are the women and the children. The mothers are denied access to basic health facilities and many children have dropped out of schools with no hope of having basic educational opportunities in life.
To address these pressing issues of inability of the large population, to access essential life necessities, the International Centre for Family Advancement (ICFA) was established.
ICFA is dedicated to implementation of programs, including providing opportunities for free health programs and empowerment initiatives, particularly focusing on women within families.
Additionally, the organization embarked upon educational initiatives, including scholarships for children who have dropped out of schools, to enable them develop their potential and secure a brighter future. The Centre firmly believes that education is a fundamental human right.
ICFA advocates that every child, irrespective of their background or circumstances, should have the opportunity to expand their understanding of the world and improve their knowledge base.
ICFA AND THE COMMUNITY International Centre for Family Advancement (ICFA) is a non – profit organisation, headquartered in Nigeria with branches in Nigeria and Kenya.
ICFA was established to implement projects that build viable family systems, specifically focusing on sustenance of happy marriages, supporting elderly people, empowering children in their early teen and adolescent years
ICFA aims at defending and protecting family institutions from societal pressures, cultural practices and laws that have put these institutions in danger. The organisation achieves these by ensuring that every woman in every family of the world can live happily and that children are brought up under a healthy family structure
ICFA plans to address systemic issues that plagues families, creating sustainable changes that benefits families in need. Our resolve to help families in need is our focus and that has spanned over two decades. The need to make a difference is great and we're here to support families. Therefore, we have partnered with local communities and various government agencies
In our collaborative efforts, we work with several organisation, including Lagos State Aids Control Agency (LSACA), Vision 5,000 Plus Development Initiative, Laider International Pharmaceutical (W.A) LTD, Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Elevation (WEPA), We have also successfully partnered with Vocational Training & Skills Acquisition Centres, JF Group of Schools, AJ Consult, and Dorcas Project. Also, ICFA is affiliated with the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (ECOSOC),
