Community-led in Kaduna State, Nigeria, since 2013
We connect vulnerable women, children and families in Northern Nigeria to health care, nutrition, protection and a way to earn, and we stay until they can stand on their own.
Skills that last. Training and savings groups for women and young people. Our empowerment work
Care close to home. Support for mothers, babies and whole families. Our health work
Building peace. Dialogue with faith leaders, and relief for families hit by insecurity. Our peace work
Delivering with partners including
Our reach
10+
Years of humanitarian and development action
15+
Strategic partnerships driving sustainable impact
500+
Frontline volunteers and advocates trained
8,500+
Children supported with nutrition, care and protection services
12,000+
Women and girls empowered through life-skills and livelihood support
50,000+
Other community members reached with health and nutrition support
Who we are
Carelink Resource Foundation is a community-driven non-governmental organization committed to improving the lives of vulnerable populations through advocacy, capacity building, and direct interventions in health, nutrition, peacebuilding, and social protection.
Based in Kaduna State, Nigeria, Carelink has built a reputation for grassroots engagement, leveraging community structures and traditional institutions to drive lasting change.
Working with government, civil society and partners to strengthen policies, budgets and accountability.
Training volunteers, advocates and community structures to carry the work forward.
Health, nutrition, livelihood and protection support delivered at community level.
What we do
Our interventions are designed to help vulnerable individuals survive today and build resilience for tomorrow.
Supporting vulnerable individuals affected by conflict, violence, displacement and social exclusion with protection and resilience support.
Focus areas
Improving access to essential healthcare, immunization awareness, maternal support and community-based health services.
Focus areas
Equipping vulnerable women and young people with skills, financial opportunities and support systems to break cycles of poverty.
Focus areas
Supporting pregnant women, infants and vulnerable children with nutrition education, screening, referrals and life-saving care.
Focus areas
From the field
Relief distributions, hygiene sessions, livelihood support and peace dialogues. Select a photo to read the story.
September 14, 2023 Through strategic collaboration under the Victim Support Fund (VSF) initiative, vulnerable households affected by insecurity in Kaduna State benefited from food support…
Read more: VSF Supports 3,000 Victims of Banditry and Terrorism in KadunaBeneficiaries during distribution o relief items (10kg of Rice, Beans and Garri, 4liters of ground nut oil, 2packets of salt and Seasoning) all items 50kg per bag per household. Courtesy…
Read more: Beneficiaries of PalliativesParticipants receive Hand Sanitizers after being sensitized on Hosehold hygien complaince and practices.
Read more: Water Sanitation and Hygien Sensitization (WASH)Carelink Resource Fondation Board Chairman, Elder Oibe Sunday Agi handing over household items to the Vulnerable caregivers at Zango Kataf LGA Kaduna State.
Read more: Livelihood SupportSensitizaton with Religious and Community leaders on Peace building and and early warning signs to promote peacefull coexistence witin the community it environs.
Read more: Peace Building Sensitization at the Chiefs Palace Giwa LGA.Sensitizaton with Religious and Community leaders on Peace building and and early warning signs to promote peacefull coexistence within the community iand environs._Chikun LGA
Read more: Peace Building Sensitization at Community Chiefs Palace Chikun LGA.Success stories
“I felt forgotten after the crisis, but Carelink’s support helped me regain confidence and hope for the future.”
“After receiving livelihood training and support, I started a small business that now helps me care for my children.”
“When my baby became severely sick, I had lost hope. Through Carelink’s nutrition support and guidance, my child recovered and is healthy again today.”
In the media
Independent coverage of Carelink from Nigerian news outlets. New reports are found and added automatically.
Realnews Magazine
Carelink calls for sustained action so every Nigerian child has safe water, sanitation and hygiene, drawing on its Global Fund-supported work in Kudan and Igabi.
Tribune Online
A Kaduna workshop organised by NAFDAC with Carelink urges exclusive breastfeeding and compliance with the Breast Milk Substitute Code.
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
Carelink, a partner in the Victims Support Fund programme, helps deliver food to 3,000 households displaced by attacks.
Peoples Gazette Nigeria
The Nation Newspaper
Pulse Nigeria (from NAN)
Carelink’s chief executive, who monitored the COVID-19 relief distribution in Kaduna North, reports on how it was handled.
Partners
Select a logoto see how each partner works with Carelink.
Carelink Resource Foundation is committed to helping vulnerable individuals access the support, protection and opportunities they need to live healthier, safer and more dignified lives.
