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Together, we can use them to end the cycle of domestic violence and abuse.
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Children are also often affected by the consequences of these issues. At our foundation, we believe in addressing these issues by creating safe spaces for survivors and also providing supportive structures for their empowerment and protection.
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what makes us different

The values we live by

Vision

A world where life is made better for all girls, women and children, enabling them to achieve their potentials, and live life fully.

Mission

To raise resilient girls, women and children to actively use their voices and realize their fullest potentials in life.

Our Aims & Objectives:

As an organization of dedicated individuals with unique ideas, we believe that working as a team will enable us to:

  • Actively empower girls, women and children affected by domestic violence and abuse/neglect.
  • Create safe zones for underprivileged girls, women and children.
  • Provide relief and support in the form of vital resources and quality services to those under our care.
  • Raise awareness on the scourge of domestic violence and abuse.
  • Amplify the voices of women and girls to speak up against all forms of gender-based violence.

Believe in Yourself

About us

Ozioma Okoro Caring Hands Foundation (OOCHF) is a nonprofit organization established in 2021 with CAC/IT/NO:159709. It all started as the brainchild and vision of Ozioma Okoro. As a survivor of domestic abuse, Ozioma made it her calling to help vulnerable girls, women and children, especially survivors of domestic abuse, gender-based violence and social neglect.

As a fully-registered organization, we rely on the selfless efforts of a dedicated team, able volunteers, and community organizers to coordinate and execute charitable projects within Nigeria, with the view to further expand our reach within the next few years. Domestic violence and abuse are critical social issues that significantly affect women and girls, especially in impoverished societies with inadequate access to quality care for victims. Children are also often affected by the consequences of these issues. At our foundation, we believe in addressing these issues by creating safe spaces for survivors and also providing supportive structures for their empowerment and protection.

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What we do

Our work as a nonprofit is driven by a support system structured to foster change and create lasting impact. This is possible due to the dedicated efforts of our team and able volunteers who help bring the following services to the girls, women and children who need them:

Emergency Support & Shelter:

We provide secure and safe shelters where survivors can find refuge and support. Our helplines are readily available to offer quick help and crisis interventions.

Counseling

Survivors are encouraged to partake in counseling sessions facilitated by trained professionals to help them overcome emotional/psychological trauma and begin healing. These sessions enable them to also share their stories and find mutual support.

Healthcare

Access to free medical examinations, laboratory tests and treatment is a core part of our services to survivors who need such. We also prioritize mental health by ensuring we allow those suffering severe trauma get the best professional help possible.

Legal Aid

Survivors and victims of gender-based violence have the rights to pursue justice in specific cases. By offering access to free or subsidized legal services, we ensure that they take full advantage of the law to obtain justice against perpetrators of domestic violence and abuse.

Education & Awareness

Sensitization campaigns are important to raise awareness and encourage discourse around abuse, survivorsʼ rights and charitable practices. Our outreach strategies take these campaigns from social media to communal, local, national and international levels. We also educate children in schools about these issues as a way of preparing them for adulthood.

Empowerment:

We coordinate skills acquisition and training programs to help survivors gain skills and become financially independent. In some cases, we provide small loans and grants as a way of supporting those with small businesses or educational pursuits.

MORE OF OUR SERVICES

Check out these incredible numbers we have impacted

2022 Embarked on a domestic violence outreach tagged “Humans Not Animals” at 3 selected high schools in Imo State, Nigeria. This campaign brought awareness to over 5,000 people in the grassroots. It also enabled us to promote menstrual hygiene awareness and distribute free sanitary pads.
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Launched a domestic violence & breast cancer awareness campaign tagged “Walk a Mile in Their Shoes” in Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria. This campaign brought us to select high schools in the state, and we reached out to 3,000 boys and girls with sensitization on the dangers of domestic violence.
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Visited special schools for blind and deaf children with a professional sign interpreter. This campaign brought us to 4,000 students.
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Supported four domestic violence survivors and victims, including a child. We also rescued a girl child victim of sexual assault.
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Testimonials

Don’t just take our word for it

"As a domestic violence survivor, connecting with Ozioma Okoro Caring Hands Foundation helped me regain my confidence during one of the lowest points in my life. I was overwhelmed by emotional, mental, and physical abuse, but this foundation not only guided me through my trauma but also eased my fears for the future. They supported me financially, enabling me to grow my small business and rebuild my life. I am truly grateful for their compassion and dedication to empowering the vulnerable. God bless the founder, Ozioma Okoro."
Doris Nwosu (Survivor) Umuahia, Abia State Nigeria
"I am deeply grateful to Ozioma Okoro Caring Hands Foundation for their unwavering support during my journey. As a survivor, I’ve witnessed their dedication to empowering lives. Their selfless efforts have transformed mine in ways I couldn’t have imagined. I strongly believe this foundation deserves continued support to carry on their remarkable work of inspiring hope and touching the lives of those who need it most. Thank you, Ozioma Okoro Caring Hands Foundation."
Uwandu Esther Chidinma (Domestic violence survivor), Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.

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