The issue of the neglect of young people, women and children, often termed the vulnerable class in decision making at all levels has been described as the bane of underdevelopment in Africa.



This according to their proponents, which I also believe is because these category of people are not invited when issues pertaining their well being are often discussed. Even in the health sector, issues such as how to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS among young people are discussed without… Continue

Dear all,

We wanted to let you know that Christian Fellowship and Care Foundation is participating in GlobalGivingâs Global Open challenge, a fundraising opportunity for nonprofit organizations working around the world.



Now through September 18, if Christian Fellowship and Care Foundation can raise at least $4,000 from at least 50 donors, we will earn a permanent spot on www.GlobalGiving.com, the internationally recognized marketplace for philanthropy that connects individual… Continue

We, in AFRYDEF have continued to put smiles on the faces of poor people and their families in Nigeria.



Recently, we got the government of Imo State led by Chief Ikedi Ohakim to raise fund for the treatment of the fire victim displayed above.



Plans are almost concluded for the transfer of the 13 year old boy from the Federal Medical Center, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria to Enugu Teaching Hospital, Enugu, where he would receive… Continue

The African Youth Development Foundation (AFRYDEF) will on Monday, May 18, 2009 start a vigorous campaign aimed at proposing a bill in Imo State, Nigeria, prohibiting traditional birth attendants from attending to and handling pregnant women without HIV/AIDS screening results. We shall do this by mobilizing 1 million signatures from the public in support of the bill.



This campaign is part of the outcomes of this year's celebration of the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial in… Continue