About us

Transforming Lives, Building Resilient Communities

Neem Foundation is a leading non-profit organisation committed to building resilient, peaceful, and tolerant communities. Established in response to the urgent need for sustainable crisis intervention in Nigeria and the broader Lake Chad Basin region, we specialise in mental health support, education and peacebuilding.

We work closely with grassroots communities, government agencies, and international development partners to create evidence-based programs that provide long-term solutions to conflict, trauma, and social instability. Through our integrated approach, we are equipping individuals and communities with the tools they need to heal, grow, and thrive in the face of adversity.

Our Mission

To achieve sustainable peaceful coexistence through social cohesion and psychological well-being by working with and supporting communities in fragile contexts.

Our Vision

A tolerant, resilient, and peaceful society where individuals can access opportunities for healing, education, and personal development.

Our Awards

2024

Aswan Forum Award for Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development

2022

Lagos Award

Our Core Values

Since our inception, Neem Foundation has positively impacted the lives of over 2.2 million people across Nigeria and the Lake Chad Basin region through our programmes.

Integrity

We uphold transparency and accountability in all our engagements.

Inclusion

We promote diversity, gender equity, and social inclusion.

Professionalism

We maintain high standards in service delivery and impact measurement.

Innovation

We continuously seek creative solutions to complex humanitarian challenges.

Respect

We foster mutual understanding and trust within communities.

Teamwork

We believe in the power of collaboration and partnerships.

Our Impact

At Neem Foundation, we are guided by a set of core values that shape our work and interactions with the communities we serve:

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Our Approach

We employ a holistic, community-centered approach that integrates mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) with education, peacebuilding, and social inclusion initiatives. Our programmes are designed to be:

Evidence-Based

Grounded in research and best practices to ensure long-term impact.

Community-Led

Empowering local stakeholders to drive change within their communities.

Culturally Relevant

Adapting interventions to suit the cultural, religious, and social contexts of the populations we serve.

Sustainable

Ensuring that initiatives continue beyond initial implementation through local ownership and capacity-building.

Our Partners

We collaborate with a broad network of international development partners, government agencies, civil society organisations and other key stakeholders to scale impact and foster sustainable development.