TY Danjuma Foundation

TY Danjuma Foundation is an independent, private, philanthropic grant making organisation committed to improving the quality of life of disadvantaged Nigerians.

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Free Health Outreach – Bwari Community!

We’re kicking off a 6-month health campaign (June – December, 2026) to help you Prevent, Detect, and Protect.

Join us on June 9, 2026 at Sabongari PHC for:
✅ Training of Community Health Ambassadors
✅ Radio call‑in with health experts
✅ Free screening for Hepatitis B & C and Cervical Cancer

Tag someone who should come!

More details on flier.

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At the TY Danjuma Foundation, we believe that healthier communities begin with awareness, prevention, and access to the right information. This World No Tobacco Day, we join the global call to promote healthier lifestyles and encourage individuals, especially young people, to choose a future free from tobacco.

Every step toward a tobacco-free life is a step toward stronger families, healthier communities, and a brighter future.

#WorldNoTobaccoDay #HealthyCommunities #PublicHealth #TYDanjumaFoundation

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Today, we celebrate the joy, resilience, creativity, and limitless potential of every child.

At the TY Danjuma Foundation, we believe that every child deserves access to quality education, healthcare, protection, and opportunities to thrive and contribute meaningfully to society.

As we mark Children’s Day, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting interventions that improve the well-being and future of children across Nigeria, particularly those in underserved communities.

Together, let us continue to create safe, inclusive, and enabling environments where every child can learn, grow, and achieve their full potential.

Happy Children’s Day!

#ChildrensDay2026 #EveryChildMatters

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FREE EYE CARE INTERVENTION!
The Care Vision Support Initiative and TY Danjuma Foundation is bringing quality eye care to Ehor PHC, Uhumwuode LGA, Edo State.
* Eye Examinations
* Free Eye Glasses
* Free Eye Medications
* Eyes Surgeries
* Screening for Glaucoma
Date: June 29 – July 3, 2026
Venue: Ehor PHC, Uhumwuode LGA, Edo State
Time: 9:00 am Daily (Monday to Friday)
Open to adults and children with treatable eye diseases. Don't miss this opportunity to restore good vision!
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From 11–13 May 2026, Jela’s Development Initiatives, with funding support from the TY Danjuma Foundation, implemented a Teachers’ Training on Mental Health Awareness and Advocacy for Effective Curriculum Delivery for public senior secondary school teachers in Kogi State.

Held in partnership with the Kogi State Ministry of Education and the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, the training brought together 26 passionate teachers committed to strengthening teaching and learning outcomes.

The sessions focused on the importance of mental well-being in education, effective communication and presentation skills, classroom management, critical thinking and problem-solving, financial literacy, peer support, and accountability. Participants explored practical strategies for creating supportive, engaging, and impactful learning environments while strengthening their own well-being and professional growth.

The Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to improving access to quality education and supporting initiatives that enhance teacher capacity and sustainable learning outcomes.
#Teachertraining
#Mentalhealthawareness
#Teachersquality
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In partnership with the Foundation, the Jose Maria Escriva Foundation has commenced the training of the 2026 cohort of primary school teachers, with a total of 60 teachers participating in this year’s programme.

The training is being facilitated by Quality Assurance Officers from the two LGAs, with support from the Edo State Universal Basic Education Board.
The capacity-building programme is focused on strengthening teachers’ skills in:
Communication skills development, Classroom management, Stress management, Content delivery strategies, Technology-enhanced learning & other key areas of professional development.

The training sessions will be conducted at central locations and across beneficiary schools until the end of the third term.

This intervention is remarkable in building on efforts to improve the quality of education in Esan West and Esan Central LGAs of Edo State since 2023.
#Qualityeducation
#Capacitybuilding
#Teachertraining

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As part of the TY Danjuma Foundation’s Healthy Mother, Healthy Child Programme, we continue to strengthen maternal and newborn healthcare through a 2-day refresher training on Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (BEmONC) for healthcare workers in Etim Ekpo and Oruk Anam LGAs, Akwa Ibom State.

The programme will culminate in the celebration of Safe Motherhood Day 2026, reaffirming our shared commitment to ensuring every mother and newborn has access to quality healthcare services.

See attached flyers for more details.
#HealthyMotherHealthyChild #SafeMotherhoodDay2026 #MaternalHealth #NewbornCare #TYDFImpact

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We are pleased to announce that the cleft and craniofacial care intervention began on May 1st at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital in Cross River State.

The intervention is ongoing and recording strong progress, delivering life-changing care and renewed hope to beneficiaries through the commitment of medical teams and partners.

The opening ceremony brought together key stakeholders, including government representatives, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital leadership, and the state Primary Health Care Development Agency.

So far, 35 patients have been screened, with 10 successful surgeries completed. Beneficiaries have expressed heartfelt appreciation for the Foundation’s support.

We remain committed to expanding access to quality, equitable healthcare.
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#Affordablehealthcare
#Qualityhealthcare

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The Quality Education for Lifelong Learning (QELL) project, funded by the TY Danjuma Foundation and implemented by Girl Education Mission International (GEMI), aims to improve teaching and learning in public primary schools in Plateau State.

Using a train-the-trainers model, the project strengthens teachers’ subject knowledge, pedagogy, and digital skills in science, while also supporting schools with instructional materials and improved management practices.

In partnership with Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board, the Ministry of Education, and Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, the project will train 20 teachers and 10 supervisors from May 5-7, 2026, distribute 280 instructional material sets, and conduct six step-down trainings reaching 300 more teachers.

Overall, the project seeks to enhance teacher effectiveness and improve learning outcomes across the state.
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#Capacitybuilding
#teacherstraining

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All roads lead to the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Cross River State!

The TY Danjuma Foundation, in collaboration with the Cleft and Facial Deformity Foundation, will be implementing a week-long FREE maxillofacial surgical intervention from 1st to 9th May 2026 for individuals in need.

Kindly refer those in need and share this information widely within your networks.
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While the official awareness week has wrapped up, the technical reality of polio eradication remains a critical conversation. To understand the importance of immunization, it is helpful to look at how this specific virus operates and why the global push for vaccination is so precise.
Polio is a highly infectious viral disease that largely affects children under five years of age. The virus invades the nervous system and can cause total paralysis in a matter of hours. There is no cure for polio; it can only be prevented through immunization.

The strategy for eradication relies on two main types of vaccines:
• Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV): Administered as drops, this is essential for stopping person-to-person transmission in communities.
• Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV): An injectable dose that provides a high level of individual protection against the disease.

The “lesson” in any immunization drive is the concept of population immunity. Because the virus can only survive in humans, vaccinating every child eventually leaves the virus with no hosts to infect, leading to its permanent extinction.

Nigeria and the rest of the world have made incredible strides, but as long as a single child remains infected, children in all countries are at risk. Reflection on these dates serves as a reminder that consistency in routine immunization is what keeps our communities safe from a resurgence.
#tydf #tydfimpact #immunizationweek

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The TY Danjuma Foundation, in collaboration with the Noroware Osula Health Foundation, is now into Day 2 of our free eye screening and treatment exercise.

We are currently on the ground at the Okugbe Comprehensive Primary Health Care Center in Etsako East LGA, continuing our mission to provide essential eye care, spectacles, and medications to the community.
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The TY Danjuma Foundation, in collaboration with the Noroware Osula Health Foundation, is proud to announce the commencement of our 2026 free eye screening and treatment outreach.

We are currently on the ground at Agenebode General Hospital and Okugbe Comprehensive PHC in Etsako East LGA, Edo State, working toward our vision of a healthier, brighter future for all.

The exercise was officially flagged off by the Honourable Chairman of Etsako East LGA, Hon. Sunday Ekpeson (represented by the Secretary of the LGA, Hon. Edward Imhonobe), with community leaders from various clans in attendance to support this vital mission.

Our Impact Goals:
We aim to reach a minimum of 1,260 individuals, including pupils from local public schools. Participants are receiving comprehensive care, including:
• Visual acuity and eye pressure tests
• Blood sugar and BP screenings
• Professional counseling
• Provision of free spectacles and essential medications
This outreach continues through April 30th. We remain committed to strengthening community health and ensuring that quality eye care is accessible to those who need it most.
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[TY Danjuma Foundation @TYDFoundation]

The TY Danjuma Foundation, in collaboration with the Noroware Osula Health Foundation, is proud to announce the commencement of our 2026 free eye screening and treatment outreach.

We are currently on the ground at Agenebode General Hospital and Okugbe Comprehensive PHC in Etsako East LGA, Edo State, working toward our vision of a healthier, brighter future for all.

The exercise was officially flagged off by the Honourable Chairman of Etsako East LGA, Hon. Sunday Ekpeson (represented by the Secretary of the LGA, Hon. Edward Imhonobe), with community leaders from various clans in attendance to support this vital mission.

Our Impact Goals:
We aim to reach a minimum of 1,260 individuals, including pupils from local public schools. Participants are receiving comprehensive care, including:
• Visual acuity and eye pressure tests
• Blood sugar and BP screenings
• Professional counseling
• Provision of free spectacles and essential medications
This outreach continues through April 30th. We remain committed to strengthening community health and ensuring that quality eye care is accessible to those who need it most.
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The Freeheart Africa Reach Out Foundation, with funding from the TY Danjuma Foundation, is retraining 30 primary healthcare workers in Kaduna State on maternal and child nutrition. With 1 in 2 children in the state currently stunted according to UNICEF, this 2-day training, supported by the Kaduna State Primary Healthcare Board, is a critical step in curbing malnutrition. The program concludes on April 25, 2026.
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The TY Danjuma Foundation, in partnership with the Teacher Aid Initiative, has successfully commenced the first day of a specialized teachers’ training program in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The training opened with an impressive turnout of 158 educators and key stakeholders, all focused on a shared commitment to improving the quality of instruction and strengthening STEM education across the state.

The program began with an opening address by Adeola Ojeleye, Founder of the Teacher Aid Initiative, who welcomed participants and emphasized the necessity of equipping teachers with innovative, learner-centered methods and the ability to use improvised materials in the classroom. This was followed by a goodwill message from the Permanent Secretary of the Akwa Ibom State Universal Basic Education Board, who commended the initiative and reaffirmed the Board’s support for teacher development. Representatives from the TY Danjuma Foundation also expressed their continued dedication to partnerships that enhance teacher capacity and promote sustainable learning outcomes.

A major highlight of the day was an expert panel session featuring representatives from the University of Uyo, the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, the Ministry of Education, and the TY Danjuma Foundation. The panel discussed critical issues including teaching standards, teacher professionalism, and inclusive education. The rest of the day was dedicated to interactive, hands-on sessions where teachers worked on practical projects using locally available resources to create teaching aids for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The first day concluded with a reflective wrap-up session, leaving participants with practical skills to immediately improve their classroom delivery.
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As part of our commitment to enhancing the quality of education in Nigeria and building a more effective teaching workforce, the Rural Development and Reformation Foundation (RUDERF), in partnership with our Foundation, is currently implementing the Education Beyond Borders project in Delta State.
This initiative is a collaborative effort alongside key state education agencies, including the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, the State Universal Basic Education Board, and the Public Primary Education Board.
Using a strategic train-the-trainer approach, we are focusing on strengthening classroom instruction through Activity-Based Learning and practical teaching methods.
Training Schedule:
• Start Date: Monday, April 20th, 2026
• End Date: Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 (Today)
Training Locations:
• Sapele Cluster: Okotie-Eboh Grammar School
• Elume Cluster: Ibada Secondary School
By equipping our educators with these practical tools, we are ensuring a more engaging and impactful learning experience for students across the state.
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Restoring sight and renewing hope in Taraba State! ✨

In March, the TY Danjuma Foundation, in partnership with Care Vision Support Initiative, reached over 2,600 people in Kurmi and Wukari LGAs of Taraba State with free, life-changing eye care services. From providing corrective glasses to performing 163 sight-restoring surgeries, we are proud to align with Nigeria’s National Eye Health Policy to eliminate avoidable blindness.

For beneficiaries like Mr. Abubakar, who can now see clearly after his cataract surgery, this intervention is a second chance at independence. We remain dedicated to strengthening local capacity and ensuring quality eye health services reaches our underserved communities.

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Thank you Caritas Foundation for stopping by the Foundation today.

It was delightful delightful having these conversations on the possibility of future collaborations.
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The TY Danjuma Foundation and FAROF are teaming up to train healthcare workers on Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN). 🩺💪

We’re focused on giving our health heroes the right tools to improve nutrition for mothers and children in our communities.

• When: 23rd - 24th April, 2026
• Where: KSPHCB Hall

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