Who We Are
Andy Links Foundation is a non -governmental organization founded and incorporated in 2017 with the primary responsibility of reaching out to the less privileged people in society, assisting the widows, orphans and vulnerable people across denomination and creed. It is a community based, NGO focused on putting smile on peoples’ faces irrespective of their race and nationality. Andy Links Foundation is Abuja based registered non-profit organization where like-hearted individuals come together and become agents of change.
Our key areas of focus are what we believe to be the pillars of a fulfilling life: health and education.
In March 2017, the Foundation began its first community programme by delivering a water tank borehole at St. Kizito’s Catholic Parish, Kuje for the use of the community in assisting the poor and vulnerable persons.
Andy Links Foundation proceeded to Akwa Ibom in May, 2017 and registered her presence in three Local Government Areas, such as Essien Udim (Urua Akpan), Ikot Ekpene and Ikot Abasi respectively to deliver health awareness sessions where free eye care was delivered to over 900 members of the Community, offering them free eye classes, scheduling critical eye challenges for surgery and helping with drugs that could help correct their eye challenges in the interim.
Plans are on the way as part of its mandate to introduce Happy Kids Programme, where we felt the urge to get engaged in providing quality education to vulnerable children from lower socio-economic backgrounds. Andy Links Foundation guiding philosophy believes in community empowerment as opposed to a direct charity model.
Education is not just a recognized fundamental right: it is a powerful force to make a breakthrough from the cycle of poverty and to bring about change in society. However, it doesn’t simply imply being enrolled in a school but, to be effective and fully functional, it requires a caring, nurturing, safe and healthy social and physical environment.
According to the founder, Chief (Dr.) SM A. B. Ubong, “We work with a few students at a time. We cannot change the world at one go, but it is our sincere belief that if we can help a few to change their world, it would make for an inspiring beginning.”
Our services
· Baseline/Formative research
· Primary Health Care
· Adolescent health development programmes
· Communicable/Non-communicable disease prevention control such as; high blood pressure, sugar level, glaucoma, cataract,
· Empowerment programmes e.g. trainings, micro-finance, social welfare
GRANTS
The Foundation has not received grant from any local or international organization as at the moment. It may come in the future. However, the primary responsibility of this Foundation is not about receiving of grant as it is capable of reaching out to vulnerable people without help hence the projects carried out so far. Going forward, the foundation is opened for any grant or sponsorship.
award/ appreciation
· Appreciation Award by St. Kizito's Catholic Parish (2017)
· National Chronicle Award on voice of the Poor 2017
· Merit Time International Humanitarian Ambassador(2017)
our objectives
· To conduct baseline studies [community diagnoses] to identify Health and Felt the needs.
· To provide basic Health Education and Information training to Women, and Youths for development, Economic Growth and Poverty alleviation.
· To raise Awareness on STD/HIV&AIDS, promote and provide Home/Community Based Care
· To Collaborate with other Bodies or Agencies Promoting Health.
· To encourage the establishment of Primary Health Clinics/Outreach clinics and activities.
· To provide Essential Drugs.
· To develop, field-test and produce BCC i.e. Posters, Handouts, journals e.t.c.
our strategies
· Advocacy / Sensitisation
· Behavioural Change Communication (BCC)
· Home/Community Based Care
· Youth Friendly Resource Centres
· Training Peer Educators
· Health service provision
board of trustees
Dr. (Mrs) Felicia Nwogu – Chairperson
Dr. Sir Charles C. Obi (KSJI) – Vice Chairman
Mr. Sunday Okwu Ojor – Secretary
Rev. Sr. Esomchukwu Kenechukwu – Member
Cheif Dr. Benedict Otati – Member
Dr. Ricketts C. I. – Member
Dr. Hippolytus Onah – Member
Miss Ruth Ezenwa – Member
Miss Lilibeth Ibeto – Member
3Ple White – Member
Thomas Alkali – Member
Cheif Dr. A. B. Ubong – President/Founder
Mrs. Ofure Omijie – Member
our target audience
· Women.
· Children / Youth.
· Community Based Organizations (CBOs).
· Community Health Workers / TBA / VHW
· Traditional / Religious /Community Development Associations CDC, CBOs.
· Policy Makers / Local / State/National level.
networks/ collaborations
Andy Links Foundation does a lot of Networking and multi-sectoral collaboration:
· Development Information Network [DEVNET]
· Nigerian Network of Non Governmental Organization [NNNGO]
· Global Health Council, Washington
· World Association of Non Governmental organisation [WANGO]
· Christian Connection for International Health [CCIH]
· Civil Society of Group on HIV&AIDS in Nigeria [CISGHAN]
· WANGONET
· World Association of NGOs (WANGO)
· Family Health International [FHI Nigeria]/USAID
· Centre for Development and Population Activities (CEDPA)
· National Council of Women Society [NCWS]
· Young Women Christian Organization [YMCA]
· Market Women Association
· National Union of Road Transport Workers
· Indigenous Women/Youth Associations/Clubs
· Ladies of Charity
· St. Vincent De Paul Society etc