Annual Report 2020
ANNUAL REPORT FROM THE OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR HUMAN CONCERN FOUNDATION
INTERNATIONAL FOR THE YEAR 2020
INTRODUCTION
Human Concern Foundation International (HCFI), is a Non-governmental organisation registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission. HCFI is devoted to providing relief to people encountering various forms of disaster and difficulty, striving to alleviate poverty and suffering around the world regardless of colour, race or religion. It specialises in, health and nutrition, education & training, water & sanitation, income generation for those in dire need.
SECRETARIAT
Room 212 Department of Pharmacology, Therapeutics and Toxicology Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine University of Lagos Idi-araba Lagos Nigeria.
WEBSITE: www.hcfi.org.ng Phone: +2347043335829, +2348023519433
CURRENT STAFF
The Management Staff of the Foundation include
|
Prof Ibrahim Oreagba |
Executive Director |
|
Alhaji Isiaq Saba |
General Secretary |
|
Dr Abdulwasiu Busari |
Director of Projects |
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Mr Daud Zubair |
Co-ordinator, Lagos district |
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Mr Abduraheem Lawal |
Co-ordinator, Ogun district |
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Mr Yunus Ibrahim |
Co-ordinator, Niger district |
|
Dr Abdulateef Akegbelaiye |
Member |
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Dr Yusuf Kamiyo |
Member |
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Mr Abdulhafeez Olaiya |
Member |
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Dr Abdulwasiu Obipehin |
Member |
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Mr Alabi Uthman |
Member |
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Mr Tajudeen Samuel |
Member |
|
Pharm Saheed Balogun |
Member |
ANNUAL BREAKFAST MEETING
The annual breakfast meeting of HCFI took place on Sunday February 2, 2020 at the residence of the Executive Director of HCFI, Prof Ibrahim Oreagba. The objective of the meeting was to review the planned programmes for the year and brainstorm on their successful implementation in line with the overall mission and vision of the foundation. Eleven members were in attendance.
MEDICAL OUTREACH PROGRAMMES
Only one of the Several medical outreach programs planned for the year took place in the year under review due to the COVID 19 pandemic
MAKOKO COMMUNITY
HCFI in collaboration with Tranquil Heart Foundation organized a Medical caravan on Sunday January 25, 2020 at Makoko Community Yaba Lagos. The total number of patients attended to was 450, while the number of medical personnel presented were 27. The health talk was delivered by Dr Abdulwahab Egberongbe on vital health tips for hypertension and diabetes. Patients were screened and treated for various health conditions. All drugs were provided free of charge.
COVID 19 PROGRAMMES
HCFI launched awareness campaign on social media through colourful posters aimed at educating the public on preventive measures against COVID 19
HCFI joined the Muslim Coalition against COVID to raise funds to purchase and distribute palliatives during the early phase of the pandemic April 2020
The HCFI Executive Director presented a health talk titled “Potential for African traditional medicine as alternatives in the treatment of COVID 19’ organized by the Centre for Policy initiatives in Africa July 12 2020. He alsomade a presentation at a radio programme ‘Traditional medicine and COVID 19 demerits and perspective of Prophetic medicine’ during the month of Ramadan.
MEDICAL SUPPORT
• HCFI facilitated fund raising to the tune of N2,000,000.00 for Mr Tajudeen Mustapha's Craniotomy surgical procedure.
• HCFI supported "The Torch Bearers organization to raise the sum of N3,138,400.00 for a Ms Assist Lawal spinal surgical procedure.
• The sum of N2.600,000 was also realised to support the hip surgery for Mr Habibla Busari
• The sum of N145,000 was realised towards the hospital discharge bill of Mrs Monsurah Ottun
• The sum of N200,000.00 was also donated to support a cancer patient 25000.00 for glasses for glaucoma patients.
• HCFI was instrumental to the Recognition Award to TMC Mushin Local Government by Lagos State Blood Transfusion Department due to mass mobilization of blood donors and effective collaboration
EDUCATION SUPPORT
HCFI scholarship program has supported twenty four (24) indigent students since inception in the year 2018 to date. The initiative is being funded by an HCFI member in diaspora.
• Total Income - N1,975,000.00
• Total Disbursement - N1,940,600.00
• Balance as at 14/11/2020 - 34,400
• Total number of beneficiaries - 24
BOREHOLE PROJECT
HCFI constructed a borehole at Abule Ijesha Bariga Lagos. This was courtesy of a philanthropist
CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT
HCFI participated along with other NGOs in the webinar on Human Capital
Development project in Nigeria September 2020
HCFI WEBSITE
Website has been redesigned to enable online donation
VISITATION TO ORPHANAGE HOMES
HCFI in collaboration with theMuslim Pharmacists Association of Nigeria visited the FOMWAN Orphanage home Osun state Oshogbo November 12, 2020. The sum of 300 thousand was donated.
WALK FOR LIFE PROGRAM. The HCFI/CGPI annual walk for life event did not hold due to the COVID 19 pandemic.
CHALLENGES
The COVID 19 pandemic hindered most of our field programs like free medical caravans and prison visitations
Inadequate funding of HCFI initiatives is also a challenge
APPRECIATION
HCFI hereby appreciates the support of the following organizations
1. The Muslim Congress
2. Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation
3. Idris and Amina Sulaiman Foundation
4. Muslim Welfare fund
5. The Torch Bearers Organization
Signed:
Prof I.A. Oreagba, PhD
Executive Director
Alhaji Isiaq Saba
General Secretary
