Refuge Foundation is a non-governmental organization whose core mandate is to provide succour to victims of displacement in Nigeria. Working with relevant government agencies and sister organizations, we are poised to be first responders, especially in the provision of food, clothing, health care, hygiene, and shelter.
There are a 100million forcibly displaced persons in the world. Africa accounts for a frightening one-third of the total number (32 million). Displacement figures have continued to rise globally since 2013. In Nigeria, statistics indicate an astronomical rise. There were approximately 400,000 IDPs in Nigeria in 2013. Today, there are 3.3 million forcibly displaced persons in the country. 2.4million are IDPs while the other 84,000 are refugees living in Nigeria. Nigeria has the third highest number of IDPs in Africa. There is no forecast pointing to an end to the displacement crisis soon. Most displaced persons are victims of religious crises, conflicts, land disputes, fire outbreaks and other natural disasters.
Refuge Foundation’s mission is to extend a helping hand to all victims of displacement in Nigeria. We admit a bias for displaced elderly persons and pregnant women. Our health care programmes have been carefully designed to place emphasis on the much-needed but often ignored mental well-being of persons who have suffered the trauma of displacement. We believe that displaced persons can rise above their circumstances. Therefore, we encourage collaborative efforts and their contributions in mapping out skills acquisition and empowerment projects geared to help them gain confidence, get back on their feet, and play their own role in nation-building.
Our vision is to be the forefront organization championing the cause of displaced persons in Nigeria.
Our values are Perseverance, Integrity, Tolerance, Courage, Humility, Empathy, and Determination (PITCHED).
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Industry
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Non-profit Organizations
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Company size
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2-10 employees
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Headquarters
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Lekki, Lagos
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Type
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Nonprofit
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Founded
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2022
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Specialties
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humanitarian service, crisis response, and service
