for poor people
a helping hand
Overview
Igniting Hope for the Less Privileged Initiative is NOT for Profit, Non – Governmental Organization that was set up to make lives better for the less privileged Children and Women, empowering them to be self-sufficient thereby improving their quality of life. It is a humanitarian organization with the mission to bring relief to children and women. It is an initiative borne out of the burden and compassion for the less privileged and unreached children and women in the society irrespective of their religion, language and tribe in the year 2002.
The Initiative was registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) under the Nigerian Company and Allied Matters Act on October 11th 2019 – CAC/IT/NO137138 and got the UN ECOSOC Special Consultative Status since 2023.
Promotes Sustainable Development Programs to reduce Poverty (SDG1) and Hunger (SDG2) reduce the number of Out of School children (SDG4), Menstrual Hygiene management for young girls and WASH (SDG6).
Call to Action
We urge individuals, Organizations, Companies, Churches, mosques and Government Agencies locally and internationally to support IGNITING HOPE FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED INITIATIVE in its mission to provide Food, relief and Empowerment to those in need. Together, we can:
– Donate Food and Resources: Provide essential supplies to families and children struggling with hunger and malnutrition.
– Volunteer Time and Expertise: Share skills and your experiences to help us develop sustainable solutions.
– Raise Awareness: Help us Reshare this on all your Social media handles and Spread the word about the crisis and the importance of addressing hunger and deprivation in Nigeria’s rural communities.
By working together, we can IGNITE HOPE and create a brighter future for Nigeria’s most vulnerable populations
Hunger Relieve
The Scourge of Hunger and Deprivation in Nigeria’s Remote and Rural Communities A call for Partnership and collaborations with IGNITING HOPE FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED INITIATIVE
In Nigeria, a staggering 18 million children under the age of five experience severe child food poverty, making them 70% more likely to suffer from life-threatening malnutrition. The situation is particularly dire in remote and rural areas, where 85.5% of the population lives below the poverty line. The consequences are devastating: stunted growth, weakened immunity, and impaired cognitive development.
Causes of Hunger and Deprivation
– Conflict and Insecurity: Ongoing violence, kidnapping and banditry disrupt farming and food supply chains, making it difficult for families to access nutritious food.
– Climate Crises: Extreme weather conditions, such as flooding, further exacerbate food insecurity.
– Poverty and Inequality: The majority of rural Nigerians live in poverty, with limited access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities.
The Impact on Children
– Malnutrition: Over 10 million children in remote and rural communities in Nigeria suffer from severe acute malnutrition, with 5.8 million or more expected to experience Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) by December 2025.
– Limited Access to Education: Malnutrition and hunger hinder children’s ability to concentrate and learn, perpetuating a cycle of poverty.
– Increased Mortality: Malnutrition-related illnesses, such as diarrhea, dysentery can be life-threatening if left untreated.
Solutions and Support
To address this crisis, IGNITING HOPE FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED INITIATIVE want:
– Solicit Food Provisions: Partner with Organizations and Individuals to provide and Donate nutritious food to vulnerable families and children.
– Support Sustainable Livelihoods: Implement programs that promote agriculture, economic empowerment, and education to help families break the cycle of poverty.
– Advocate for Policy Change: Collaborate with Government Agencies and stakeholders to develop policies that address the root causes of hunger and deprivation in remote and rural communities in Nigeria.
- It is an initiative borne out of the burden and compassion for the less privileged and unreached in the society in the year 2002.
- We champion the cause you are willing to support
PAST FUNDERS & PARTNERS
- Molped Sanitary Pad
- Lady Care Sanitary Pad
- Besense Sanitary Pad
- 21 Hope Foundation (New York)
- Art Awareness Club (Seoul Korea)
- TNN (The New Nigerian)
- Your love means a lot to the needy
- Put a smile on the face on less privilledge
- Nobody get poor by giving