Background:

FF is a Rural based Non Governmental organisation (NGO) found in Kafancan district, Kaduna state that is working with local communities to fight poverty and disadvantage through integrated development programs. To achieve its goals, Fantsuam Foundation established GAIYA National Volunteer Program as one of its integrated development Programs on Secure livelihoods.

In the year 2000, John Dada, the Programs Director Fantsuam Foundation together with other development minded Nigerians initiated the idea of a community oriented program that would bring together the people Nigeria, particularly those in Southern Kaduna to engage in development processes that would bring change in the lives of the local communities. Consequently a National Volunteer Program was born and named GAIYA, a HAUSA word-meaning gift of labour.
The aims were to re-enforce and enhance the traditionally inherent volunteerism that has existed since time immemorial, unknowingly to our fore fathers and even to some of the present generation. GAIYA kicked started its programmatic activities in 2006

If you like to join our network of partners and volunteers, you may wish to contact us at Fantsuam Foundation.