Ushaf Nigeria

Unique Salateey Humanitarian Assistance Foundation (USHAF Nigeria) is a leading civic engagement and community resilience organization in Nigeria, with a proven track record in youth empowerment, digital literacy, climate action, and democratic participation. Since 2020, USHAF has strategically shifted from general community development to full-time civic infrastructure building, positioning itself as a reliable African partner for European consortia seeking measurable impact, compliance, and innovative civic approaches. Mission To strengthen African communities by building informed, digitally literate, and resilient civic ecosystems, enabling youth, civil society, and community leaders to effectively respond to misinformation, environmental challenges, and governance gaps. Vision An Africa where communities are empowered to engage actively, collaboratively, and sustainably in civic life, leveraging evidence-based approaches, digital tools, and climate-aware strategies to influence positive social change. Why Partner with USHAF Nigeria? 1. Proven Civic Expertise • Pioneered Nigeria’s Civic Immune System, integrating early-warning mechanisms, safeguarding, digital literacy, and community accountability frameworks. • Implemented large-scale initiatives such as the Osun Inter-Religious & Socioeconomic Summit (2024), mobilizing 2,000+ stakeholders including policymakers, civil society, and youth. • Delivered EU- and Erasmus-aligned civic education programs, producing tangible outputs for youth and community participation. 2. Strong Cross-Border & African-European Collaboration Potential • Extensive experience in donor-funded multi-stakeholder projects, including international consortia and partnerships with EU, German, and UN agencies. • Expertise in grant compliance, reporting, and audit-ready systems, ensuring European partners can rely on transparent, donor-aligned project management. • Capacity to provide field-level implementation, monitoring, and evaluation across Nigeria and West Africa. 3. Thematic Strengths Aligned to European Priorities • Youth Empowerment & Civic Participation: Engaging youth as leaders in democracy, climate action, and digital civic literacy. • Digital Literacy & Misinformation Management: Training communities to navigate information ecosystems, ensuring responsible, informed participation. • Climate Action & Environmental Civic Engagement: Mobilizing communities to integrate climate awareness into civic education and social accountability. • Community Resilience & Democratic Infrastructure: Building institutional frameworks to sustain civic knowledge, participatory governance, and accountability systems. 4. Institutional Capacity & Track Record • Proven governance and internal systems to support multi-partner consortia. • Experience in EU/Erasmus+ grant management, donor reporting, and multi-level stakeholder coordination. • Skilled team capable of managing field operations, financial documentation, and project evaluation, ensuring alignment with European standards. Key Achievements & Highlights • 2,000+ participants in interfaith and civic engagement summits • Partnerships with Red Dot Foundation, Candlelight Foundation, Peacemaker Network, and EU-aligned youth initiatives • Implemented civic and climate programs reaching thousands across Osun, Ondo, Ekiti, and Kwara States • Recognized for innovative digital literacy campaigns, tackling misinformation and promoting evidence-based civic participation Our Value Proposition for European Partners • Reliable African partner with field-level implementation and institutional compliance • Expertise in youth-centered civic engagement, climate-aware community development, and digital literacy programs • Capacity to co-lead or contribute to multi-country Erasmus+ and EU civic projects, ensuring local ownership and sustainability • Strong alignment with EU priorities on democratic participation, social cohesion, and cross-border learning Call to Collaboration USHAF Nigeria is actively seeking European NGO partners for consortium projects in civic engagement, youth empowerment, digital literacy, and climate-resilient communities. We offer: • Robust field presence across Nigeria and West Africa • Proven project design, implementation, and evaluation capacity • Donor-compliant financial and reporting systems • Experienced team capable of bridging African-European project objectives Let’s build resilient, informed, and engaged communities together. Abdullahi Adebisi Founder & Executive Director, USHAF Nigeria