Who we are

Grow Strong Foundation (GSF) is a youth-led and child-focused grassroots non-governmental organization that was established to protect, promote, and advocate for the participation and inclusion of young people and people living with disabilities in matters of social protection, peacebuilding, and community development, while addressing the issue of insurgency in northeast Nigeria. The organization was founded in 2017 and registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in 2018.

GSF aims to significantly reduce the widespread culture of silence that affects a large population of youth and other vulnerable groups, such as women, in society. The organization aims to promote their development through advocacy and rural empowerment to strengthen human capital development and promote sustainable peace and development in the region.

Mission

To protect and improve the quality of life for vulnerable children, women, and adolescent boys and girls through ongoing advocacy, community education, and response to gender-based violence issues by reducing stigma and discrimination in communities through the utilization of available local resources and structures.

Vision

To envision strong, healthy, and well-protected communities where economic, social, and emotional development is achieved.