CORAFID, Nigeria

Naka, Gwer-West, Benue State Nigeria

NGO / Public Service

CORAFID, founded February 2002, Benue State; has worked mainly at the grassroots level - promoted participation of community-based groups in development activities through joint appraisal and action planning initiatives, training and mentoring. CORAFID partners with stakeholders in the educational and social sectors to improve the lot of OVCs; employs resource access measures to benefit caregivers, and offers or secures scholarships to educate and train OVCs. We have established school-based and out-of-school youth clubs to mentor children and youth on matters of personal integrity and commitment to peaceful living, and supported institutional strengthening projects to benefit our partners.