Hands Of Love Family Foundation

Mending Broken Hearts, Restoring Hope, Transforming Communities

Empowering women, supporting families, alleviating poverty, and building stronger communities in Ibadan and across Oyo State through compassion-driven initiatives.

Volunteers from Hands Of Love Family Foundation distributing support to a Nigerian community
12,400+Lives touched across Oyo State
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12,400
Lives Impacted
3,200
Families Supported
1,850
Women Empowered
96
Community Projects
640
Volunteers Engaged
Founder of Hands Of Love Family Foundation with community members in Ibadan
Since 2014
Our Story

A foundation built on one belief: every broken heart can be mended

Founded by Mrs. Gloria Omozele Ukagwu, Hands Of Love Family Foundation began as a small outreach to widows and vulnerable families in Oke Ado, Ibadan. Today, it is a trusted humanitarian foundation walking alongside women, families and communities across Oyo State — offering not just relief, but dignity, skills and a path forward.

Mission

To mend broken hearts by empowering women, strengthening families and uplifting communities out of poverty.

Vision

A Nigeria where no family is left behind and every woman has the tools to thrive.

Core Values

Compassion, integrity, dignity, and community-first action in everything we do.

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Impact Stories

Real hearts, really mended

Behind every statistic is a name, a family, and a story of transformation.

Adaeze, a woman empowered by Hands Of Love Family Foundation

The tailoring grant changed everything for my daughters and me. I now run my own shop in Oke Ado.

Portrait of Adaeze
Adaeze O.Women Empowerment Program
Family supported through Hands Of Love Family Foundation

When we lost everything in the flood, the Foundation was the first to reach us — with food, and with hope.

Portrait of the Bello family father
The Bello FamilyFamily Support Program
Child benefiting from education program by Hands Of Love Family Foundation

My scholarship means I can finally finish secondary school and become the nurse I've always dreamed of.

Portrait of Temitope
Temitope A.Education & Capacity Building
Events

Join us on the ground

From outreach days to our annual gala, there's always a way to show up for the community.

SEP 12, 2026Ibadan

Annual Mending Hearts Gala

An evening of stories, celebration and fundraising for our women empowerment fund.

57Days
10Hrs
14Min
Register
AUG 02, 2026Oke Ado

Community Food & Wellness Drive

Free food packages and health screening for vulnerable families in Oke Ado.

16Days
10Hrs
14Min
Register
JUL 25, 2026Virtual

Free Health Care Outreach

Free health checks and wellness education for families.

11Days
10Hrs
14Min
Register
Volunteer

Give your time. Change a life.

Our volunteers are the heartbeat of everything we do — from outreach days to mentorship and event support. Tell us a little about yourself and we'll match you to a program.

Volunteers working together with Hands Of Love Family Foundation
Women Empowerment
Family Support
Community Development
Education
Event Support
Partners & Sponsors

Trusted by organizations who believe in mended hearts

GTBank Foundation
Oyo State Ministry of Women Affairs
Rotary Club Ibadan
UNICEF Nigeria
Ibadan Business Network

Join Us In Making A Difference

Whether through a donation, your time, or a partnership — you can help mend a broken heart today.

News & Blog

Stories from the field

Updates on our programs, volunteer experiences, and humanitarian impact across Nigeria.

Women empowerment cohort graduation
Women Empowerment

200 women graduate from our 2026 skills acquisition cohort

Meet the tailors, soap-makers and entrepreneurs building new futures for their families.

Flood relief food distribution
Family Support

How we responded to the Oke Ado flood in record time

A behind-the-scenes look at our rapid relief operation for 340 displaced families.

Volunteer experience story
Volunteer Experiences

Why I keep coming back: a volunteer's story

Chidinma shares what three years of volunteering with the Foundation has taught her.

FAQs

Answers before you ask

What does Hands Of Love Family Foundation do? +

We run programs in women empowerment, family support, community development, poverty alleviation, and education across Ibadan and Oyo State, Nigeria.

How can I donate to Hands Of Love Family Foundation? +

You can donate securely online through our Donate section using card or bank transfer, as a one-time or recurring gift, starting from ₦5,000 or a custom amount.

How do I become a volunteer? +

Fill out the volunteer registration form in our Volunteer section with your areas of interest, skills, and availability, and our team will reach out within 3 business days.

Where is Hands Of Love Family Foundation located? +

Our headquarters is at 23 Afani Road, Haven House, Oke Ado, Ibadan 200034, Oyo State, Nigeria.

Can my company partner or sponsor a program? +

Yes — we welcome corporate and institutional partners. Reach out via our Contact section and our partnerships team will follow up.

Contact Us

Let's mend hearts together

Office

23 Afani Road, Haven House, Oke Ado, Ibadan 200034, Oyo State, Nigeria

Phone / WhatsApp

+234 803 499 1199

Email

info@handsoflovefamily.org

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