Building Futures.
Restoring Dignity.
Creating pathways to education, care, empowerment and self-reliance for orphans and vulnerable girls across underserved communities of Northern Nigeria.
Academic support, learning materials and structured lessons.
Feeding, shelter, health referrals and psychosocial care.
Life skills, mentorship and confidence-building.
Partnership with families, leaders and host communities.
Skills training toward long-term independence.
Prof. Mansir Dodo
Welcome to Alhazawa Orphans and Girl Child Foundation.
It is with a heart full of gratitude and hope that I welcome you to this space dedicated to compassion, empowerment, and transformation. At Alhazawa Foundation, we are deeply committed to restoring hope and dignity to orphans and vulnerable girls by providing them with access to education, healthcare, shelter, and emotional support.
Our journey is rooted in the belief that every child, regardless of background or circumstance, deserves a chance to dream, grow, and succeed. Through the generous support of individuals and partners like you, we are creating opportunities that change lives and break the cycle of poverty and neglect.
I invite you to walk with us on this noble path. Whether you are here to support, volunteer, or simply learn more, your presence means everything. Together, we can build a brighter and more inclusive future, one child at a time.
— Prof. Mansir Dodo, Founder
Read the Full StoryMillions of children are waiting for a chance.
Across underserved communities in Northern Nigeria, orphaned children and vulnerable girls face overlapping barriers to education, welfare and opportunity — barriers that compound each other, quietly, for years.
- Loss of parental careOrphaned children often lose not just guardianship, but stability, advocacy and continuity of schooling.
- Poverty & economic hardshipBasic needs compete directly with school fees, materials and time — and basic needs usually win.
- Barriers specific to the girl-childCultural expectations, early marriage risk and domestic responsibility disproportionately push girls out of the classroom.
- Insecurity & lack of infrastructureIn communities with too few schools and too little protection, exclusion becomes the default, not the exception.
Contextual information drawn from the Foundation's Strategic Plan.
Building Brighter Futures for Orphans and Girls
We are committed to giving orphans and the girl child the care, education, and opportunities they deserve. By nurturing their dreams and protecting their rights, we help them grow into confident, empowered individuals who can shape a brighter tomorrow.
Guided by dignity. Driven by purpose.
Our Vision
To nurture a generation of morally upright, educated, and self-reliant orphans and girls who contribute positively to society, guided by Islamic values and human dignity.
Our Mission
To provide holistic care, quality education, moral upbringing, and sustainable empowerment for orphans and the girl-child through structured programs, accountable governance, and community-centered partnerships.
What guides every decision we make.
Where our work is focused.
Every programme the Foundation runs sits within one of four strategic focus areas, developed to address the full picture of a child's needs — not just the classroom.
Every programme centers on a child.
The Foundation's primary and secondary beneficiaries, as defined in its Strategic Plan.
What a lesson day looks like.
An illustrative walk through a long vacation lesson day — built from the Foundation's documented activities.
A photo story from Alhazawa.
Real photographs from the Foundation's programmes.
A Place Designed For Possibility.
The Foundation's Strategic Plan proposes a purpose-built Centre — developed on an identified site in Alhazawa — bringing education, skills training and institutional coordination under one roof. This is a development vision, phased in line with available resources and strategic priorities; it has not yet been constructed.
Pilot Programs
Priority is given to programs that demonstrate high impact, cost-effectiveness and alignment with the Foundation's mission.
A clear, phased roadmap.
Your Support Can Become Someone's Future.
Help us expand access to education, welfare and empowerment for vulnerable children across Northern Nigeria.