Our Mission
To mend broken hearts by empowering women, strengthening families, uplifting children, supporting the elderly, equipping youths with practical skills, and providing humanitarian assistance to vulnerable communities across Nigeria.
Who We Are
The heart behind every mended story
From one act of compassion in Oke Ado to a foundation reaching thousands across Nigeria — this is who we are, why we exist, and the people who make it possible.
Mending Broken Hearts
Our Story
A foundation built on one belief: every broken heart can be mended
Hands Of Love Family Foundation began as a small, personal outreach — food packages and a listening ear for widows and struggling families in Oke Ado, Ibadan. What started small grew, quietly and steadily, into a structured humanitarian foundation reaching families across Oyo State and beyond.
Today, our work spans food relief, family support, child welfare, women and youth empowerment, elderly care, community development, skills acquisition and poverty alleviation — all guided by the same conviction that started it all: no broken heart is beyond mending, when a community chooses to show up.
15,000+Lives Impacted
3,800+Families Supported
2,100+Women & Youths Empowered
720+Volunteers Engaged
Mrs. Gloria UkagwuFounder & President
Founder's Message
“We didn't set out to build an organization. We set out to answer one knock on the door — and then another, and another.”
When this work began, it was simply about showing up for the widow next door, the family that had gone a week without a proper meal, the child who couldn't afford school fees. We never imagined it would grow into what it is today.
What has never changed is our approach: we listen first. Every program we run is built around what real families in Nigeria actually need — not what we assume they need. That is how hearts get mended, not just handed a plaster.
To every donor, volunteer, and partner who has walked this journey with us — thank you for believing that compassion, done consistently, can transform a community.
What Drives Us
Mission, vision and the values that hold it together
Our Vision
A world where every child has access to education, every elderly person is cared for, and every family has the opportunity to live with dignity and hope.
Our Core Values
Our Work
Seven pathways, one purpose
Everything we do is built to turn vulnerability into stability, and stability into dignity.
Women EmpowermentYouth EmpowermentFood ReliefEducational SupportChild WelfareElderly CareCommunity Outreach
Partnerships
Organizations walking this journey with us
GTBank Foundation
Oyo State Ministry of Women Affairs
Rotary Club Ibadan
UNICEF Nigeria
Ibadan Business Network
Our Journey
From one outreach to a movement
2020
A small outreach begins
An informal outreach to widows and vulnerable families begins in Oke Ado, Ibadan.
2021
Foundation gaining momentum
We began informal street outreaches to homeless kids, bringing direct support and care where they are.
2023
Officially registered with the CAC
Hands Of Love Family Foundation is officially registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
2024
Haven House headquarters opens
The Foundation moves into its permanent home on Afani Road, Oke Ado, expanding its reach and capacity.
2026
Expanding across Nigeria
New elderly care, child welfare and community development initiatives reach more families beyond Ibadan.
Our Commitment
Giving you can trust
We believe trust is earned through openness. Every donation is received into our official Foundation account, and every donor is acknowledged and kept updated on the lives their gift touches.
Donors are welcome to contact our office at any time with questions about how contributions are being used. We are committed to compliance with Nigerian nonprofit regulations and data protection standards.
2020Year our outreach began
CACOfficially registered, 2023
6Years of continuous operation
ZenithOfficial Foundation bank account