About Us
Introduction
We are NORTH EAST YOUTH INITIATIVE FOR DEVELOPMENT (NEYIF)
NEYIF is a National Non-Governmental, Non for Profit, Humanitarian and Development Organization that promotes an all-inclusive society for all. NEYIF was established in 2013, with operational offices in North-East and North-West Nigeria, the office headquarters is in Damaturu, the capital of Yobe state.
NEYIF work in creating access and linking most vulnerable members of the community to humanitarian support and assistance. In the last years, NEYIF had engaged in Profiling, Identification, Registration, Tracking, Supporting and provision of humanitarian assistance to communities affected by conflict, at risk and host communities through Food Assistance, Livelihood support, Agriculture Support, Education, Health and Nutrition, WASH, Shelter, Protection, GBV, CBT and others with support of Donors (Direct or Indirect) funded project.
NEYIF also Implement Development Project such Governance, Education, Health, Environment, Human Right, WASH and Empowerment.
NEYIF work in most difficult and hard to reach environment just for care, welfare and promoting status of Youth, Women, Children, Girls, Orphans, Less Privilege, Disables, Minorities, IDPs, Refuges and Aged Groups.
NEYIF had recorded tremendous success in project implementation by adhering to Humanitarian Principles, Transparency and Accountability, Judicious Resources Utilization, Coordination, Networking and Synergy (with Partners, Government, Donor, Philanthropist and Private Sector).
NEYIF has Zero tolerance for Corruption, GBV, Discrimination and Abuse of any nature.
NEYIF has a strength of about 120 staff, 100 part-time/Contract Staff, over 200 volunteers and about 5000 Community Mobilizes across North Eastern States and Abuja.
NEYIF will continue to do the needful in ensuring the vulnerable people and communities are given the required attention.
Mission and Vision
MISSION:
NEYIF is a National Non-Governmental organization locally-based organization committed to the promotion of peace and unity, growth and development of individuals and communities through participatory community engagement, empowerment and promotion of general well-being.
VISION:
NEYIF envisions a world where all people peacefully coexist and has the opportunity to achieve his/her fullest potentials, participate in and contribute to all aspect of life
Core Values
- Transparency
- Organization and individual Capacity Building
- Accountability
- Integrity
- Determined to Run it Like You Own it
- Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism, Peace Building and Security
- Education
- Health and Nutrition
- Food Security (Food Assistance, Livelihood and Agriculture Practice)
- Human Right (Election, Citizenship and Legal Aid)
- Economic Development (Entrepreneurship, Empowerment and Job Creation)
- Environment (Climate Change)
- Governance (Budget, Policies, Transparency and Accountability, Anti-Corruption and IGR)
- Social Issues (Sports and Culture)
- Protection Service (Child Protection, Gender Based Violence and General protection)
- Advocacy and Policy making
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Profiling and Registration
- Advocacy
- Research
- Awareness Creation
- Conferences, Summit and Symposium, Workshops e.t.c
- Media (TV, Radio and News Papers/Magazines)
- Posters, Handbills, Bill Boards, Pamphlets and Write-Ups
- Focus Group Discussions (FGD)
- Community Mobilization, Dialogue and Discussions
- Project Implementation
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Debates for Politicians
- Network of Yobe State Civil Society Organizations (NYSCO)
- Network of Civil Society Organizations in Borno (NECSOB)
- Network of Sokoto State Civil Society Organizations (NYSCO)
- Civil Society Network for Peace in Yobe (CiSONPY)
- AOON
- ACCOMIN
- CiSHAN
- Partnership Against Violent Extremism (PAVE)
- Partners of CITAD in North East
- Partners of YIAGA in Yobe State
- Youth Network for the Lake Chad Region (YoNeLCR)
Regional Reach and Local Impact
While NEYIF operates on a regional scale, its approach is deeply rooted in local communities. The organization understands that sustainable change must begin at the grassroots level. By involving local communities in the planning and implementation of projects, they foster a sense of ownership and long-term sustainability.
Transparency and Accountability
Transparency is a cornerstone of NEYIF’s operations. They maintain a rigorous system of financial accountability and regularly share updates on their projects with donors and the public. This commitment to transparency builds trust and ensures that donor funds are used effectively.
