A community-focused organisation built around young people

In October 2024, Chetachi Afro Foundation began with a commitment to listen.

We listened to young people. We listened to women. We listened to families and communities. And we began to understand that many of the challenges people face are connected — opportunities for young people, mental wellbeing, access to knowledge and skills, protection from exploitation, and the need for stronger, more supportive communities.

These conversations shaped the work we do today, with young people at the centre of our efforts to create opportunities for learning, personal development, empowerment and meaningful participation.

Through training, capacity development, mentorship, wellbeing initiatives, creative programmes and community engagement, we support young people to build skills, confidence and the tools they need to shape their futures and contribute to their communities.

At the same time, our work recognises the wider issues that affect the lives of young people and the communities around them. This includes women's empowerment, child protection, mental health and wellbeing, human rights and community development.

We create spaces where women can connect, grow and prioritise their wellbeing. We raise awareness around child protection, child labour, human trafficking and children's rights. We engage families, community leaders and other stakeholders in conversations that encourage safer, more inclusive communities. And through creative and wellbeing activities, we provide opportunities for people to express themselves, connect and heal.

We do not believe communities need to be “fixed.” We believe they already have knowledge, strength and potential. The role of Chetachi is to listen, connect people with opportunities and resources, amplify their voices, and build alongside them.

From youth development and empowerment to women's wellbeing, child protection and community development, our work is connected by one belief: people thrive when they have the knowledge, opportunities, support and safe spaces they need to reach their potential.

Our vision is to help create a future where Nigerian young people and the communities around them have the knowledge, skills, confidence, support and opportunities to thrive.

We are still growing. We are still listening. And we are still building — together.