Northern Nigeria's Humanitarian Foundation

Giving
Hope to
Communities

Since 2015, we have been transforming conflict-affected lives in Northern Nigeria — through education, economic empowerment, and unwavering care.

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Inara Foundation community work
2015
Est. in Nigeria
Who We Are

A Foundation Built on Purpose

Inara Foundation is a registered social enterprise and non-profit organization supporting disadvantaged people in Nigeria — especially in the North East. Since 2015, we have delivered development interventions aimed at improving the lives and livelihoods of conflict-affected and deprived communities.

Our main targets are the poorest and most vulnerable: women, children, and people with special needs.

Mission

Economically and socially transform conflict-affected communities in North Eastern Nigeria.

Vision

Sustainable programs for quality education and economic empowerment of the most vulnerable.

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Our Impact

Ten Years of Meaningful Work

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School Children Reached
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Libraries & Learning Centres
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Students Supported via JAMB
What We Do

Four Pillars of
Change

Our programs are designed to address the root causes of vulnerability — from the classroom to the kitchen, from skills to sustenance.

Education

Education

Libraries, coding centres, teacher training, and policy formulation across Northern Nigeria.

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Economic Empowerment

Economic Empowerment

Seed grants, skills training, and support for women rebuilding their lives after conflict.

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Special Needs Centre

Special Needs Centre

Dedicated education and physiotherapy for children with disabilities, helping every child thrive.

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Food Security

Food Security & Livelihood

In-kind distributions and cash transfers to IDPs in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states.

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Recent Work

What We've Been Doing

From Maiduguri to Abuja, from classrooms to conference halls — here's a glimpse of our recent activities.

Coding and Robotics Training
Education

Coding & Robotics Training in Maiduguri

Youths in Borno State were equipped with practical technology skills to prepare them for the digital economy and foster innovation in the northeast.

Maiduguri, Borno
Spelling Bee Competition
Academic

Annual Science & Spelling Bee Competition

Primary and junior secondary students competed in Borno State, boosting vocabulary, spelling accuracy, and overall academic confidence.

Borno State
NOTAP Summit
Innovation

NOTAP Technology & Innovation Summit

Inara Foundation joined the National Office for Technology, Acquisition and Promotion summit in Lagos, championing ICT training for vulnerable youth communities.

Lagos
Aisha Waziri Umar
Founder & CEO
Aisha Waziri Umar
Meet The Founder

"No community heals in silence. Change comes when people decide to show up — not just for themselves, but for the person next to them."

Aisha Waziri Umar is a Legal Practitioner, Notary Public, and social entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience across law, education, banking, public sector policy, and civil society. She founded Inara Foundation from a deep conviction that conflict-affected communities deserve structured, dignified support — not charity, but transformation.

Under her leadership, Inara has been recognized at the Westminster Group Annual Reception in the UK, presented at the CAREED Conference at the University of West Scotland, and built partnerships with the MacArthur Foundation, British Council, and Borno State Government.

Voices From the Field

What the Community Says

I learned how to use the computer in school today. I want to be a Doctor when I grow up. Inara Foundation made that dream feel real.

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Amina Abubakar
Student, Learning Centre

I cannot afford to send my children to a private school — we have lost everything to the insurgency. Inara Foundation has brought what only children of the rich enjoy, to government schools. God bless them.

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Abubakar Mohammed
Parent

I used to sit at home as a housewife, managing what my husband brought. He is a mechanic and doesn't earn much. Inara Foundation gave me money to start my petty trade. I am now able to support my family. Thank you.

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Falmata Abacha
Petty Trader

I was a university graduate looking for a job. Inara Foundation gave me the opportunity to earn a living while doing what I love — teaching children. It is my way of giving back to the community.

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Ms. Mercy John
Teacher, Inara Learning Centre
The People Behind the Work

Our Team

Passionate individuals driven by the zeal to provide meaningful support to the communities we serve.

Agaba Wilson Agaba

Agaba Wilson Agaba

Head of Programs
Olabisi Toromade

Olabisi Toromade

Head, Special Needs Centre
Fati Lawan

Fati Lawan

Borno State Manager
Usman Umar Dagona

Usman Umar Dagona

Yobe State Manager
Ummah Umar

Ummah Umar

Abuja Manager
Farouk Umar

Farouk Umar

Executive Secretary
Benjamin Ishaku

Benjamin Ishaku

IT Consultant
Collaboration

Our Partners