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 committed to advancing the rights and well-being of women, children, and youth.
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 Founders
Visionary leaders dedicated to uplifting women, youth, and underserved communities worldwide.
Mrs. Chinyere I. Nwachukwu (BSN, BSc, MSc) is the Founder of WYDIF, a nurse and advocate dedicated to empowering women and youth through education, health, and community impact
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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 10,000 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
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.