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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

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

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.

1.5K

case managements

4K

persons with disabilities

9K

mre

5K

gender based violence cases

annual impact report 2024

stories of our impact

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Photo Story

Showcasing Our Impact: A Visual Journey of Change and Hope

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.

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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

Women Leading Change

Empowering communities through female-led leadership and workforce representation

Grow Strong Foundation (GSF) is proudly women-led, with strategic direction shaped by a female Executive Director and a leadership team that embodies the strength and resilience of the communities we serve.

With over 55% of our workforce made up of women across various implementation locations, GSF not only champions gender equality in programming—but lives it in practice. From field-based caseworkers and psychosocial support facilitators to senior program managers and technical specialists, women are at the forefront of our interventions, driving meaningful impact in child protection, education, GBV response, and peacebuilding.

This gender-balanced structure ensures that our programs are not only inclusive and responsive, but also grounded in the lived realities of women and girls in Northeast and Northwest Nigeria.