About Us
Women and Youth Development Initiative Foundation
Who We Are
Established in 2005, the Women & Youth Development Initiative Foundation (WYDIF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to championing a world free from discrimination, fear, and violence, empowering women, children, and youth to thrive.
Operating across Nigeria and beyond, WYDIF works to address systemic inequalities, promote inclusive education, and foster sustainable development.
WYDIF is a not-for-profit organization. Our CAC -IT/ 24841; FIRS Corporate TIN: 31565881- 2023. All rights reserved.
Meet Our Founder
Immaculata Chinyere Nwachukwu
(MSc., BSc., BSN)
Immaculata Chinyere Nwachukwu (MSc., BSc., BSN )
Immaculata Chinyere Nwachukwu
(MSc., BSc., BSN)
Chinyere Nwachukwu is a visionary humanitarian and social impact leader who founded the Women and Youth Development Initiative Foundation (WYDIF) in 2005. With a mission rooted in human capital development, WYDIF empowers women and youth through education, healthcare, and community service, offering hope and opportunity to those living in extreme poverty.
Driven by personal experience and an unwavering commitment to service, Ms. Nwachukwu transformed her own journey of hardship into a platform for global change. As a mother navigating the challenges of poverty, work, and education, she persevered with remarkable resilience. Her lived experiences inspired her to create WYDIF, a foundation that now supports individuals surviving on less than $1 a day across developing nations.
Ms. Nwachukwu is known for her tireless advocacy and ability to mobilize international communities in support of disadvantaged populations. Her leadership is defined by excellence, empathy, and a deep belief in going beyond the call of duty to make a meaningful difference. Despite limited resources, she consistently delivers high-quality programs that foster skill-building, personal growth, and sustainable development.
Her work continues to inspire countless individuals to pursue their goals and contribute to positive change in their communities. Through WYDIF, Ms. Nwachukwu has built a legacy of empowerment, restoring dignity, expanding opportunity, and championing the potential of every person she serves.
Our Mission
The mission of WYDIF Foundation is to stimulate original humanitarian ideas in the pursuit of saving lives, defeating poverty, achieving social justice, and fighting for the youth, women, and girls.
Our Vision
Together We Rise: Saving Lives, Empowering Women, Youths, and Defending Children through the power of education and human capacity development!
Our Impact
- More than 1,000 individuals reached through education and empowerment programs
- Community health and development projects in both rural and urban areas
- Advocacy campaigns promoting gender equality, child protection, and youth leadership
- Strategic partnerships with local, national, and international organizations
Our Goal:
To reach, build, and equip the children, women, and youth in our communities with human capacity development.
We believe that we cannot do this alone.
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Core Values
WYDIF Operates with 4 main core values:
- Integrity – Acting with transparency and honesty.
- Respect – Serving with empathy and humanity.
- Transparency – Ensuring fairness, inclusion, and opportunity for all.
- Accountability– Creating practical accountability, innovation, and forward-thinking solutions.
WYDIF upholds integrity, respect, transparency, and accountability in our commitment to the organization’s mission.
We demonstrate these values by showing compassion, equipping people with tools to thrive, promoting lifelong learning as a catalyst for transformation, and emphasizing community collaboration for greater impact.
Our Approach
WYDIF employs a rights-based, participatory approach to development. By engaging directly with communities, stakeholders, and policymakers, we ensure that our programs are sustainable, inclusive, and aligned with global development goals.