Humanity and Community Development Foundation

May this Eid al-Adha bring you and your family peace, joy, good health and abundant blessings.
May Allah accept your sacrifices, forgive your shortcomings and shower His countless blessings upon you and your loved ones.

Our organization participated in the Citizens’ Engagement on Community Resilience and Adaptation to Security Threats organized by CLEEN Foundation on 12th–13th May, 2026 at Jaiz Hotel Services, Gusau, Zamfara State.

The organization was represented by Tajudeen Umar Lamido, who actively engaged in discussions alongside community representatives, civil society organizations, law enforcement agencies, and other stakeholders on strengthening community resilience, citizen-centered security approaches, and sustainable partnerships for safer communities in Zamfara State.

As an organization committed to peacebuilding, community development, and countering violent extremism, HUCOMDEF contributed valuable insights on community policing, resilience building, local safety networks, and collaborative approaches to addressing emerging security threats.

We commend CLEEN Foundation and the Open Society Foundations for creating this important platform that repositions communities as active actors in building sustainable peace and security.

Imagine waking up every day without clean water to drink. For millions of people in rural Nigeria, this is reality. Women and children walk long distances under the hot sun just to fetch unsafe water from contaminated sources. This daily struggle exposes families to deadly waterborne diseases and keeps children away from school.
Through the “Give Water Save Life” campaign, Humanity and Community Development Foundation (HUCOMDEF) is working to change this reality by: ✅ Constructing boreholes and hand pumps ✅ Replacing unsafe open wells ✅ Improving access to clean and safe water ✅ Reducing waterborne diseases ✅ Restoring dignity and hope in vulnerable communities.
Every donation, no matter how small, can help save lives.
DONATE NOW: https://aseelapp.com/campaigns/hucomdef/givewatersavelife

Many women & children in Nigeria walk long distances daily just to fetch unsafe water, missing school and opportunities. Give Water, Save Life is providing clean water through boreholes and hygiene support. With as little as you can donate, you can help provide clean water to a community.

DONATE NOW: https://aseelapp.com/campaigns/hucomdef/givewatersavelife

Every drop matters. Be the reason someone drinks clean water today.

Fundraising by Humanity and Community Development Foundation in partnership with Aseel

Millions of people in Nigeria lack access to clean drinking water, forcing families to rely on unsafe sources that cause deadly diseases like cholera and typhoid. Women and children often walk long distances daily just to fetch unsafe water, missing school and productive opportunities.

Give Water, Save Life provides safe water through boreholes, restored water systems, and hygiene education in vulnerable communities.

By donating $10 you can support building water well or constructing water hand borehole for whole community.

DONATE NOW: https://aseelapp.com/campaigns/hucomdef/givewatersavelife

Your donation can save lives, keep children in school, and restore dignity.

Every drop counts-be the reason a life is saved today.

Fundraising by Humanity and Community Development Foundation supported by Aseel

Communities in Zamfara State, Nigeria face rising violent extremism driven by poverty, insecurity, and limited awareness. Youth are vulnerable to recruitment due to misinformation and lack of opportunities. Weak community structures and poor collaboration with security agencies reduce early detection and response.

Our BCRAVE project aimed to provide solution to the problems by empowering local actors with knowledge and skills to prevent radicalization. This short video, highlighted the project's workshop activity where youth, community actors, civil society organizations, security agencies and government officials were equipped with skills to counter extremist narratives, promote media literacy, and identify early extremist warning signs.

Our organization is open for partnership to sustain this initiative.
https://youtu.be/T1em8W1OaPQ
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Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund Global Center on Cooperative Security Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Rights and Security International Open Society Foundations Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect (GCR2P) Global Rights Nigeria Strong Cities Network UNDP in Nigeria European Union in Nigeria

Building Communities Resilience Against Violent Extremism (BCRAVE) Project BCRAVE aims to build lasting community resilience against violent extremism by empowering local actors with knowledge and skills to prevent radicalization. O...

In many parts of Northern Nigeria, the scarcity of water is not just a health crisis it is a security challenge. In rural communities across Zamfara State, competition over limited and often unsafe water sources has historically fueled tensions among farmers, herders, and neighboring settlements.

How Clean Water is Reducing Rural Conflict in Zamfara State | HUCOMDEF Impact Reports HUCOMDEF Team with Hayin Malam Ibrahim Community leaders in Gusau after Drilling A Handpump borehole. In many parts of Northern Nigeria, the scarcity of water is not just a health crisis—it is a security challenge. In rural communities across Zamfara State, competition over limited and often unsaf...

Last week our Senior Program Officer, Rumaisa Dangulbi participated in the 2-Day Community of Practice: Multi-Level Skill and Capacity Building on Forensic Data Collection, organized by Global Rights Nigeria in Abuja.

This important training provided a platform for strengthening practical skills in forensic data collection, enhancing accountability, and improving evidence-based approaches to human rights and community-focused interventions.

Our participation in the workshop reflects our continued commitment to building the capacity of our team to deliver impactful, data-driven programs that promote justice, peace, and sustainable development.

We remain dedicated to learning, collaboration, and applying innovative approaches to address complex community challenges.

African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies Strong Cities Network MENA Rights and Security International Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund United Nations Human Rights Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Global Center on Cooperative Security Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect (GCR2P)

Our organization was honored to take part in the Stakeholders’ Briefing Meeting on Public Expenditure Accountability in Zamfara State, convened by the Tracka Development Foundation (ZamTracka).

The organization was represented at the meeting by Aisha Busari and Tajuddeen Lamido, who actively engaged in discussions centered on transparency, accountability, and collaborative solutions for improved public financial governance.

The engagement offered a valuable platform for constructive dialogue among government institutions, civil society actors, and development partners.

Our participation at the engagement showed the organization’s commitment to advancing responsible governance, strengthening accountability mechanisms, and amplifying citizen voices for sustainable community development in Nigeria.

Today, Humanity and Community Development Foundation (HUCOMDEF) joins the global community in commemorating the International Day of Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism. This day highlights the urgent need to address violent extremism not only as a security concern, but as a social challenge that requires awareness, understanding, and collective responsibility.

Violent extremism often emerges where there is hopelessness, exclusion, misinformation, and lack of opportunity. Preventing it therefore demands proactive solutions rooted in education, dialogue, tolerance, inclusion, and youth empowerment. Stronger, more resilient communities are built when voices are heard, differences are respected, and peace is intentionally nurtured.

HUCOMDEF remains committed to promoting social cohesion, empowering young people, and fostering constructive dialogue for safer and more peaceful communities. Together, let us speak against hate, promote understanding, and build bridges of unity.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund