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About the Foundation

Investing in people.
Building dignity.

Health, learning and the chance to earn a decent living. The essentials that help shape a person’s future.

Our story

Rooted in community

Concern becomes
practical action.

The Abdulaziz Yari Foundation exists to widen access to health, education and economic opportunity in Nigeria.

We work with primary health centres, schools and small enterprises, combining direct support with the systems that help progress endure. Communities help shape the work; understanding what changes helps guide what comes next.

Our vision and mission
Illustration of community members preparing books and learning materials in a classroom.
Practical action, together.Illustrative image. Not a photograph of an AYF programme.

How we work

Principles, put
into practice.

01

Evidence-based.

Study needs before acting, and measure what changes afterwards.

02

People-centred.

Let communities shape the work. Dignity, not dependency, is the standard.

03

Transparent.

Be clear about progress, spending and setbacks.

04

Collaborative.

Work alongside government, local organisations and partners.

How we approach impact

Our identity

A sense of place.
A shared purpose.

Our mark places people within a framework of support. The geometric patterns across our identity draw on Northern Nigerian and Arewa heritage.

Together, they connect where the work begins with the people and communities it serves.

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