Empowering refugees, IDPs and vulnerable communities through humanitarian action, health, protection and sustainable development.
GDHI is committed to protecting vulnerable communities, strengthening resilience, and creating opportunities for refugees and host communities to build better futures.
GDHI is a non-governmental organization dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable refugees through comprehensive support programs.
Founded in 2019, GDHI has been at the forefront of humanitarian efforts, providing essential services including education, healthcare, and livelihood support to displaced communities.
Our team of dedicated professionals and volunteers works tirelessly to create sustainable solutions that empower refugees to rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.
Through partnerships with local communities, governments, and international organizations, GDHI strives to foster resilience, self-reliance, and peaceful coexistence.
Our mission is to protect and promote the safety and well-being of refugees—especially women, children, persons with disabilities, and the elderly—through community-based support and advocacy.
We strengthen self-reliance and resilience through sustainable livelihoods, skills development, and inclusive economic opportunities for refugees and host communities.
Our vision is to create a world where every individual, especially vulnerable refugees, has access to essential resources and opportunities for growth, dignity, and a better future.
Through community-driven initiatives, GDHI works to protect, empower, and improve the lives of refugees and vulnerable communities.
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At GDHI, empowering communities means equipping individuals with the tools, knowledge, and resources they need to create lasting change. We focus on capacity-building initiatives, vocational training, and educational programs that foster self-reliance and resilience.
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We believe that supporting women and children is fundamental to building stronger and more resilient communities. Our programs address their unique challenges while promoting access to essential services, protection, and opportunities for growth.
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We work with children, women, men, refugees, host communities, and other vulnerable groups to promote safety, dignity, awareness, protection, and access to essential information.
GBV AWARENESS
A GBV sensitization session was conducted with school children in Ikom, focusing on strengthening their understanding of safety, respect, and early reporting mechanisms.
The activity aimed to promote child protection and reduce risks of violence through age-appropriate awareness and education.
PSEA & GBV
GDHI volunteers in Otanga engaged refugee and host community members in awareness sessions focused on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV).
The initiative is rooted in humanitarian principles that promote protection, accountability, human dignity, and the safety of vulnerable populations.
A general sensitization session on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and the psychological effects of digital-based violence was conducted at Ukende Settlement, reaching approximately 150 participants, including men and women.
The session focused on different forms of GBV, with particular emphasis on digital-based violence such as online harassment, cyberbullying, and the non-consensual sharing of private content.
Participants were also educated on the psychological effects of such violence, including anxiety, depression, fear, social withdrawal, and loss of self-esteem.
A glimpse into our community engagement, sensitization, and protection activities.
We promote healthy and dignified living by providing communities with knowledge, resources, and practical support that address essential health and hygiene needs.
When we address menstrual hygiene, we are doing more than handing out supplies; we are protecting a girl's right to health, education, and bodily autonomy. In many refugee settings, menstruation is shrouded in secrecy, leading to physical health risks and extreme social anxiety.
We take support directly to people who may face barriers accessing traditional services, ensuring that age, mobility, isolation, or digital limitations do not prevent anyone from receiving care.
We prioritize reaching the most isolated elderly members of our community by bringing support directly to their doorsteps, ensuring that no one is left to suffer in silence.
We conduct regular home visits to assess health needs and deliver essential supplies, acting as a vital link for those whose mobility or lack of digital literacy prevents them from accessing traditional aid.
Moments from our engagement with vulnerable individuals and households within the community.
No one should be forgotten because they are elderly, isolated, displaced, or unable to access conventional services.
We create opportunities for learning, connection, expression and enjoyment that help displaced communities build confidence, discover new possibilities and strengthen social bonds.
Our programs go beyond immediate humanitarian assistance. We create spaces where refugees and host communities can discover opportunities, participate in meaningful activities, develop skills and experience moments of joy and belonging.
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We bridge the gap between hidden talent and tangible growth by actively identifying opportunities that would otherwise remain out of reach for our community.
Through partnerships with local businesses, educational institutions and digital platforms, we create pathways for employment and advanced learning.
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We recognize that displacement, loss and uncertainty can lead to deep and often invisible emotional distress.
Our activities create welcoming environments where people can reconnect, participate, express themselves and experience a renewed sense of belonging and hope.
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Community events such as World Refugee Day provide an important platform for raising awareness about the experiences, needs and aspirations of refugees.
Through dialogue and community engagement, we amplify refugee voices and encourage greater understanding, inclusion and support.
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Recreational activities give refugee children a healthy outlet for energy, creativity and social interaction.
Through structured exercises and play, we help create moments of normalcy, friendship and positive childhood experiences within displaced communities.
We collaborate with leading organizations and networks to strengthen our humanitarian response and improve the lives of refugees, internally displaced persons and vulnerable host communities.
We value our collaboration with Cohere as part of our broader commitment to strengthening support systems and opportunities for vulnerable and displaced communities.
Our collaboration within the wider humanitarian ecosystem contributes to strengthening protection, dignity and support for refugees and displaced populations.
Working together enables us to reach more communities and create more sustainable humanitarian solutions.
Our organizational structure promotes clear leadership, collaboration and accountability, enabling our team to effectively respond to the needs of refugees, internally displaced persons and host communities.
Itoe Veronica Mayah
Assoua Esumuh Herget
Tapong Mimuzette
Seta Afor Jane Victory
Udam Pauline
Ubruche Uwhen
Mbia Juanet
Favour BI
Rose Mary
Coordinating community-level activities, outreach and engagement across operational areas.
Meet some of the dedicated professionals working together to advance our mission and serve communities with dignity, compassion and purpose.
Executive Director
Programme Manager
Psycho-social Officer
Child Protection Officer
Preventive Health Officer
MHM Officer
Accounting Officer
SEC / Administrative Assistant
Border Community Coordinator
Border Community Coordinator
