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Transforming lives one project at a time

Empowering communities and creating brighter futures in North-East Nigeria

Lives Impacted

Over 400k

Activity

In 4 states

Projects

Over 200

Collaboration

10 partners

Envisioning strong, healthy, and well-protected communities

Grow Strong Foundation (GSF) is a youth-led, child-focused grassroots non-governmental organization based in Maiduguri, Nigeria. Established in 2017 and registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in 2018, GSF is dedicated to protecting, promoting, and advocating for the inclusion of young people and individuals living with disabilities in social protection, peacebuilding, and community development initiatives, particularly in response to the insurgency in Northeast Nigeria.

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case managements

4K

persons with disabilities

9K

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5K

gender based violence cases

annual impact report 2024

stories of our impact

Gender Violence Prevention and Response

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April 9, 2025

Photo Story

Showcasing Our Impact: A Visual Journey of Change and Hope

6 MAR 2025

Where we work

GSF is active in various communities across Nigeria, with a significant presence in the North-Eastern region. Our efforts are concentrated in areas most affected by conflict and socio-economic challenges, where vulnerable populations require immediate support.

in focus

Gender Violence Prevention and Response

GSF Holds Transitional Justice Workshop

Education

Grow Strong Foundation’s Vision for Nigeria’s Humanitarian Response on Independence Day

Education

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We Work With the Best Partners

At Grow Strong Foundation (GSF), partnerships are at the heart of our mission to create sustainable change. We collaborate with organizations, institutions, and stakeholders to amplify our impact and reach more vulnerable communities.

Street Child logo
OCHA logo
YBSG logo
ADSG logo
Norwegian Refugee Council logo
Borno State Government logo
Centre for Advocacy, Transparency and Accountability Initiative logo
Education Cannot Wait logo
Gender Equality Peace and Development Centre logo
Nigeria Humanitarian Fund logo
CENSOPE logo
Streetchild logo
Yobe State Emergency Management Agency logo

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Welcome to Grow Strong Foundation

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Currently, GSF is actively managing five (5) projects in across the North-East.

Grow strong foundation currently has a staff strength of at least 200 staff across the projects. GSF has presences in three states of the North-East states and operational presence in the North-Central states of Nigeria.