| Major group affiliation: |
- Workers and trade unions
- Business and industry
- Children and youth
- Women
- Non-governmental organization
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| Involvement in UN Partnerships: |
Yes |
| If yes, explain in detail: |
We have submitted several deocuments regarding meetings held in Geneva and New-York city, we have links to information and activities of UN-NGLS and at time take part in programs, due to our inability to participate live at the meetings we always send documents etc. |
| Affiliation with other organizations: |
Nigeria Network of NGOs (NNNGO), World Association of NGOs (WANGO), Common Wealth Association of NGos (CANGO), CISGHAN, Coalition of NGOs working on health in West Africa, EU (MPP6) Program in Nigeria, Lighting Africa, Stanley Foundation etc |
| Publications: |
Know your HIV/AIDs status written by Cmr. Ewelike Vitalisnewton our former project manager, understanding the Idea of Social and Economic Development in Rural Areas, Taking it from Mellinume Development Goals, ICT bed powerful tool of Rural Development, Sustainable and Youth. |
| Affiliation with other organizations: |
Nigeria Network of NGOs (NNNGO), World Association of NGOs (WANGO), Common Wealth Association of NGos (CANGO), CISGHAN, Coalition of NGOs working on health in West Africa, EU (MPP6) Program in Nigeria, Lighting Africa, Stanley Foundation etc |
| Purpose of the organization: |
To uplift and uphold the dignity of man in the Rural Communities of Nigeria and beyond. |
| Activities relevant to the conference of States Parties to the convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: |
Building/Renovation of education/Health institutions.
Skills acquisition training for youths.
Organization of educative seminars
Distribution of drugs, food and cash to the poor, widows and orphans.
Provision of water bore-holes
Provision of electricity.
Provision of off grid lighting
Acting as representatives of foreign investors.
Provision of good health / Sanitary service |
| Confirmation of the activities of the organization at the regional, national or international level: |
Please visit our web-site for more of the below.
Echekwu Damian Foundation (EDF) is poised at addressing poverty through empowerment of rural dwellers, provision of social amenities, establishment of a happy, crime-free society-within the rural environment, to this effect we have completed the following projects and programs:
Organized seminars on HIV/AIDS for secondary schools, churches and communities in Aboh-Mbaise L.G.A
Attended and participated in workshops and round table discussions organized by international bodies including NBC/BBC on several occasions. etc.
Participated in National and international conferences on NGO operations.
Sunk a bore-hole in Umuhu village.
Organized awareness campaigns on school building renovation in some villages
Prepared a list of rural projects for implementation pending availability of funds by grantors.
Award of certificate as the BEST participated NGO on HIV/AIDS seminar and work shop, succeeded in campaign of the fight against HIV/AIDS, contributed in alleviating the sufferings of the populace win provision of water bore hole for rural Community.
Distribution of mosquitoes nets to Rural Children.
Organization of football tournament for youth empowerment.
Reception of international award.
Country representative at UNOWA field office in Lome, Togo and lots more. |
| A list of members of the governing body of the organization, and their countries of nationality: |
Government of the Organization, (EDF)
The EDF has a constitution which spells out its operations and government.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES (BOT)
1. Echekwe Damian Ifeanyi Executive Director
2. Sir Fidelis Njoku .A. Executive Chairman
3. Mr. Fidelis Ohanu .O. Vice Chairman
4. Mr. Echekwu Isreal .O. Executive Secretary
5. Mr Linus Emeka Abara Social Organizer
6. Dr. Emmanuel Ndukwu Medical Director
7. Mrs. Evarester Echekwu Health Officer 1
8. Barr. Nlem Legal Adviser
9. Mr. Maurice Eke Member
10. Mrs. Henrietta Osuagwu Member
STAFF MEMBERS
1. Comrd. Vitalis Ewelike Former Project Manager
2. Mr. Chikere Ajaero Project Manager
3. Mr. Boniface Anuforo Accountant
4. Collinus Echekwu project Officer
5. Engr. Uche Anyanwu ITC Officer
6. Paschal Amadi Executive Secretary
VOLUNTEER MEMBERS
i Mr. Opara Lawrence U.N
ii Mr. Njoku Emmanuel Anuforo
iii Mr. Mmegwa Boniface Ogueri
iv Mr. Joseph Opara .U.
v Mr. Aburo Ukaegbu
vi Romanus Ekeocha etc.
THE BOARD
EDF has governing Board of ten (10) members who formulate policies for the foundation and ensure the moral integrity and discipline of the foundation.
Names, Qualifications and posts of the members of the B.O.T:
- Echekwu Damian Ifeanyi, N. D. Architecture, Executive Director.
- Sir Fidelis A. Njoku, B.A. English Language, Chairman.
- Mr. Ohenu Fidlis O. B.A. English Language, Vice Chairman
- Mr. Echekwu Isreal O. B.sc. Public Administration M.sc. Sociology Secretary
- Mr. Linus Emeka Abara, SSCE Social Organizing Secretary.
- Mrs. Evarester Echekwu, Nurse, Woman Leader
- Dr. Emmanuel Ndukwu, B.sc Medicine, Medical Director
- Barrister Ignatius Nlem, B. L., LLB; Legal adviser/member.
- Mrs. Henrietta Osuagwu B.sc Urban Regional Planning Member
- Mr. Maurice Eke B. E d Guidance/ Counseling Member
STAFF MEMBERS
1. Comrd. Vitalis Ewelike Former Project Manager
2. Mr. Chikere Ajaero B. A English / Literary Studies Project Manager
3. Mr. Boniface Anuforo B.sc Banking /Finance Accountant
4. Collinus Echekwu OND project Officer
5. Engr. Uche Anyanwu B.sc Electrical / Electronics Engr. ITC Officer
6. Paschal Amadi Executive Secretary
ORGANISATONAL STRUCTURE
EDF has the following organizational structure
1. Board of Directors, headed by the chairman.
2. Management, headed by the Executive Director
3. Staff
4. Volunte |
| Description of the membership of the organization, indicating the total number of members: |
Government of the Organization, (EDF)
The EDF has a constitution which spells out its operations and government.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES (BOT)
1. Echekwe Damian Ifeanyi Executive Director
2. Sir Fidelis Njoku .A. Executive Chairman
3. Mr. Fidelis Ohanu .O. Vice Chairman
4. Mr. Echekwu Isreal .O. Executive Secretary
5. Mr Linus Emeka Abara Social Organizer
6. Dr. Emmanuel Ndukwu Medical Director
7. Mrs. Evarester Echekwu Health Officer 1
8. Barr. Nlem Legal Adviser
9. Mr. Maurice Eke Member
10. Mrs. Henrietta Osuagwu Member
STAFF MEMBERS
1. Comrd. Vitalis Ewelike Former Project Manager
2. Mr. Chikere Ajaero Project Manager
3. Mr. Boniface Anuforo Accountant
4. Collinus Echekwu project Officer
5. Engr. Uche Anyanwu ITC Officer
6. Paschal Amadi Executive Secretary
VOLUNTEER MEMBERS
i Mr. Opara Lawrence U.N
ii Mr. Njoku Emmanuel Anuforo
iii Mr. Mmegwa Boniface Ogueri
iv Mr. Joseph Opara .U.
v Mr. Aburo Ukaegbu
vi Romanus Ekeocha etc.
THE BOARD
EDF has governing Board of ten (10) members who formulate policies for the foundation and ensure the moral integrity and discipline of the foundation.
Names, Qualifications and posts of the members of the B.O.T:
- Echekwu Damian Ifeanyi, N. D. Architecture, Executive Director.
- Sir Fidelis A. Njoku, B.A. English Language, Chairman.
- Mr. Ohenu Fidlis O. B.A. English Language, Vice Chairman
- Mr. Echekwu Isreal O. B.sc. Public Administration M.sc. Sociology Secretary
- Mr. Linus Emeka Abara, SSCE Social Organizing Secretary.
- Mrs. Evarester Echekwu, Nurse, Woman Leader
- Dr. Emmanuel Ndukwu, B.sc Medicine, Medical Director
- Barrister Ignatius Nlem, B. L., LLB; Legal adviser/member.
- Mrs. Henrietta Osuagwu B.sc Urban Regional Planning Member
- Mr. Maurice Eke B. E d Guidance/ Counseling Member
STAFF MEMBERS
1. Comrd. Vitalis Ewelike Former Project Manager
2. Mr. Chikere Ajaero B. A English / Literary Studies Project Manager
3. Mr. Boniface Anuforo B.sc Banking /Finance Accountant
4. Collinus Echekwu OND project Officer
5. Engr. Uche Anyanwu B.sc Electrical / Electronics Engr. ITC Officer
6. Paschal Amadi Executive Secretary
ORGANISATONAL STRUCTURE
EDF has the following organizational structure
1. Board of Directors, headed by the chairman.
2. Management, headed by the Executive Director
3. Staff
4. Volunte |
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