Aisha Buhari Foundation Explained

Aisha Buhari Foundation
Founder:Aisha Buhari
Type:Non-governmental organization
Headquarters:Kaduna State, Nigeria

The Aisha Buhari Foundation is a non-governmental organization (NGO) headquartered in Kaduna State, Nigeria. It was established in 2014 by Aisha Buhari, the former First Lady of Nigeria, with a focus on humanitarian and philanthropic endeavors aimed at enhancing the well-being of Nigerians, particularly women and children.[1] [2]

History

Foundation and early initiatives

The Aisha Buhari Foundation was founded in response to the socio-economic challenges faced by women and children in Nigeria.[3] In its inaugural year, the organization introduced the Future Assured program, a comprehensive initiative centered on maternal and child health, nutrition, and education.[4] [5] [6]

The maternal and child health component aimed to address Nigeria's elevated maternal and child mortality rates by providing essential healthcare services, immunizations, and antenatal care to underserved communities.[7] Furthermore, the foundation offered educational support through scholarships and the provision of educational materials, with a particular focus on underprivileged children.[8] [9] The program also targeted child malnutrition.[10]

Key initiatives

Future Assured

The Future Assured program remains one of the foundation's flagship initiatives, encompassing:[11]

Get Involved

The Get Involved initiative encourages participation in philanthropic activities by both individuals and organizations, with the goal of contributing to the improvement of Nigerian society.[19] [20]

Women and youth empowerment

This program concentrates on empowering women and youth by equipping them with the skills and resources essential for economic independence and self-reliance.[21]

Grants and partnerships

On January 17, 2017, the Aisha Buhari Foundation received a $1,000,000 grant from the Gates Foundation for the purpose of "Global Health and Development Public Awareness and Analysis." This grant is intended to support initiatives related to health and development public awareness and analysis, both globally and in Africa.[22]

Achievements

The Aisha Buhari Foundation has achieved milestones in its efforts to improve healthcare and education in Nigeria, impacting millions of women and children through its various programs.[23] [24] Notable achievements include:

Controversies

While the foundation has received recognition for its contributions, it has also encountered controversies, including allegations of financial mismanagement and claims of political motivations. These issues have been debated in Nigerian media and political spheres.[29]

See also

References

Sources

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Guardian . The . 2015-10-09 . Aisha Buhari reiterates commitment to improve maternal health . 2023-09-06 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
  2. Web site: Aisha Buhari tasks wives of governors on maternal, child mortality in Nigeria . 2023-09-06 . Premium Times.
  3. Web site: 21 October 2021 . Aisha Buhari Foundation Celebrates Six Years . 6 September 2023 . Channels Television.
  4. Book: Publications, Europa . The Europa International Foundation Directory 2022 . 2022-07-21 . Taylor & Francis . 978-1-000-80066-1 . en.
  5. Web site: 2021-10-21 . Aisha Buhari reaffirms commitment to maternal, child health at FutureAssured ThisNigeria . 2023-09-06 . thisnigeria.com . en-GB.
  6. Web site: Mrs Buhari reaffirms commitment towards improving welfare of women, children - Daily Trust . 2023-09-06 . dailytrust.com.
  7. Web site: 2022-03-07 . Aisha Buhari commends Doctors without Borders for humanitarian works in Nigeria . 2023-09-06 . Daily Nigerian . en-GB.
  8. Web site: 14 June 2019 . Aisha Buhari restates commitment to women's well being . 6 September 2023 . PRNigeria News.
  9. Web site: 2021-09-13 . Aisha Buhari seeks working relationship with UNESCO to advance girl-child education ThisNigeria . 2023-09-06 . thisnigeria.com . en-GB.
  10. Book: Awosika, Ibukun . The Girl Entrepreneurs . April 2009 . Xulon Press . 978-1-60791-507-2 . en.
  11. Web site: Lamai . Samuel . 2018-11-22 . Aisha Buhari Future - Assured Programme Sets to Mark Second Round Maternal, Newborn & Child Health Week 2018 . 2023-09-06 . Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation . en-US.
  12. Web site: 2023-01-29 . Aisha Buhari concludes cardiac mission in Nigeria . 2023-09-06 . National Accord Newspaper . en-US.
  13. Web site: Release . Press . 2023-04-27 . Aisha Buhari laments gap in cardiac care . 2023-09-06 . . en-GB.
  14. Web site: Sherifat . Lawal . 21 November 2019 . First Lady launches initiative to improve maternal, newborn, child health . 6 September 2023 . Vanguard News.
  15. Web site: Report . Agency . 2022-06-09 . Aisha Buhari Canvasses Peace-building For Food Security In Africa . 2023-09-06 . en-US.
  16. Web site: III . Admin . 2021-05-12 . Assessing Aisha Buhari passion for the less-privileged . 2023-09-06 . . en-US.
  17. Web site: Ore . Mosunmola . 2021-03-31 . Experts blame ignorance for rising cases of Severe Acute Malnutrition in Nigeria . 2023-09-06 . Voice of Nigeria . en-US.
  18. Web site: Nigeria . Guardian . 2016-07-17 . Aishat Buhari Foundation fetes indigent Abians . 2023-09-06 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
  19. Web site: Plus . Mms . 11 June 2022 . Aisha Buhari Foundation Moves To Empower Women Farmers, Partner Organisation - Maritime, Aviation, Business, Oil and Gas News . 6 September 2023 . MMS PLUS NG - Maritime, Aviation, Business, Oil and Gas News.
  20. Web site: Aisha Buhari Reaffirms Resolve on Poverty Reduction . 2023-09-06 . Business Post Nigeria . 15 December 2018 . en.
  21. Web site: Aisha Buhari Foundation, IOFS Partner to Support Nigerian Women in Agriculture Leap4fnssa . 2023-09-06 . leap4fnssa.eu.
  22. Web site: VSF . 2021-09-10 . Victims Support Fund Partners With The Aisha Buhari Foundation In The Establishment Of Future Assured College . 2023-09-06 . Victims Support Fund . en-US.
  23. Web site: Praise . Joshua . 2019-06-11 . Elumelu Commissions the Aisha Buhari Foundation Maternity Wing in Yola . 2023-09-06 . The Tony Elumelu Foundation . en-GB.
  24. Web site: TONY ELUMELU COMMISSIONS AISHA BUHARI FOUNDATION MATERNITY COMPLEX, YOLA . 2023-09-06 . www.ubagroup.com.
  25. Web site: Ubandoma . Ahmed . 2020-11-16 . NGO of Nigeria's First Lady, distributed sanitary kits in three hospitalsherald.ng . 2023-09-06 . The Herald . en-US.
  26. Web site: NAN . 2020-11-16 . First Lady's NGO distributes sanitary kits to Lagos hospitals . 2023-09-06 . The Eagle Online . en-GB.
  27. Web site: 2020-12-14 . Aisha Buhari Foundation Distributes Food Items, Cash in Adamawa State - . 2023-09-06 . en.
  28. Web site: Nigeria . News Agency of . 2022-05-11 . Women's empowerment key to Nigeria's development: Aisha Buhari . 2023-09-06 . Peoples Gazette . en-US.
  29. Web site: Guardian . The . 2016-10-16 . Buhari accepts gender equality, but insists wife stays out of politics . 2023-09-06 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.

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