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Development Initiative of West Africa

GIFTED Girls  Initiative

The Development Initiative of West Africa (DIWA) addresses critical long-term issues affecting vulnerable communities in the areas of access to education, health and nutrition, water, capacity-building, good governance, emergency relief, other social services, and peaceful co-existence in a multi-religious and multi-cultural environment. DIWA takes pride in its grassroots consultative approach to problem-solving, vast indigenous partner network, and careful monitoring of projects. Our donors are especially concerned with making a contribution to the lives of the most vulnerable communities in the world, and gain satisfaction in making meaningful and lasting impacts with meager amounts.

Motto:

Building Bridges to Opportunity

Vision:

A West Africa that is literate, skillful, healthy, peaceful, and prosperous.

Mission Statement:

To increase the quality of life of vulnerable communities by providing opportunities for improved long-term health, education, capacity-building, social justice and peace

Values:

  • We openly share information and promote creativity, learning and safety in an environment of integrity, quality and mutual accountability.
  • We believe people to be the foundation of the Development Initiative of West Africa and commit ourselves to encouraging each other by listening and treating one another with respect, fairness and honesty.
  • We are motivated by compassion to work for the reduction of world-wide inequity in the distribution of resources, and the enhancement of opportunities to disadvantaged and vulnerable communities.

Contact:

Daoda Kenneh

08034564853

 

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Welcome to IET

The Islamic Education Trust (IET) is a charitable organization based in the city of Minna in Northern Nigeria. It was established in 1969 and is devoted to promoting the growth of quality education and ensuring that the perspectives of Islam are successfully combined with the modern school curriculum. With Allah’s blessings, IET has gradually expanded its operations into welfare. It operates eight (8) programmes in areas that include water, medical, educational, and orphan support. In keeping with the teachings of Islam, no recipients of welfare are required to alter their faith. Read more

About DIN

The Islamic Education Trust’s department for da’wah, is the Da’wah Institute of Nigeria (DIN). It has its headquarters in Minna, and Zonal Coordinators across Nigeria and West Africa. Read more

The Founders

The Islamic Education Trust was established by the three reputable educationalists viz – Dr. Sheikh Ahmed Lemu, Hajiya B. Aisha Lemu and Alh. Sani Ashafa Suleiman – these are recognized as the Founder trustees. Read more

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