Humanitarian Day International

Humanitarian Day International (HDI) is a product of nearly 25 years of directing Humanitarian Day projects in the US, Ghana, Togo, Ethiopia, Morocco, Malawi, and Indonesia. HDI is one of several projects under ILM Foundation, USA 501 (c)3 a non-profit organization. Our main aims to design successful sustainable projects for holistic family and community development.

OUR TEAM

Naim Shah Jr. CPA, M.Ed

Co-Founder & Board Director

Hanif Madyun, BA Economic

Director of Projects

Rodrick Blair, EA. MBT

Board Director

Mudessir Mohammed MBA, M.Ed

Board Director

Consultants

Rizka Pramadita, UiA PhD Fellow

Research & Development

Ayishetu Ishaq, BA Business

Ghana Operations

Inoussa Foudou, Masters

Togo Operation

Murshad Ibrahim, BA Education

Malawi Operations

About

Our Work

Glimpse of Ghana

Ghana is known as the gateway to West Africa. The population is about 25 million, of which 42% are children. The country is rich in oil, gold, cocoa, and other natural commodities. It is politically stable, has a middle-income country status, and yet one-fifth of the population still lives in extreme poverty. Orphans in Ghana are normally cared for by their primary and or extended family. However, due to the tremendous economic strain, a larger percentage of orphans are being raised outside the family social safety net. According to the Ghana Demographic and Health Survey 16% of children under the age of 15 are not living with either parent. See full report here

HDI fights hunger relief with our Humanitarian Day projects, youth leadership development, design sustainable projects, and manage corporate sociability projects to offer communities in need long term solutions and growth.

ASSESSMENT

Gather information about the current condition.

RESOURCES

Identify the resources needed to offer some practical solutions.

CONSULTATION

Evaluate the collected data to determine best path forward.

DESIGN

The design team maps a project to implement for evaluation and impact.

Our methodology has proven successful over the past 13 years. It is reflective of the vision of Ghana’s Care Reform Initiative, “of caring for vulnerable children so that each child will be assured of a permanent home in a supportive and loving environment”

Reference: UNICEF et al., Mapping and Analysis of Ghana’s Child Protection System.

Our Impact

Years in Ghana

6,813

Persons served

Volunteers

85%

Graduation Rate

Orphan Sponsorship Impacts

Confidence

Increase in self-awareness
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Life Plan

Complete and understand their life plan
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Family Support

Positive family reinforcement
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Academic Achievement

Above average grades, attendance, and conduct
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PROGRAMS

Families Raising Orphans Fund
“Touching Lives is Invaluable”

NUTRITION

Nutritious foods promote overall good health and brain activity. Without proper nutrition a

hungry child’s brain is not functioning at its optimal level . Ensuring orphans have adequate nutrition is imperative for their academic and overall life success.

Source WorldVision

EDUCATION

Education should be relevant and affordable. O ne obstacle faced by many Ghanaian students is that they are not completing school. The recent K-12 school completion rates in Ghana are:

• 71% for Elementary

• 83% for Junior High

• 50% for High School

Our commitment is to equip our orphans with the necessary tools to complete their education.

Source: The Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey Six

WELLNESS

The Ghanaian government funded hospitals and healthcare centers provide vital medical assistance, to reduce the risk of infectious diseases present throughout the country.

HDI collaborates with these agencies to host free health care clinics. The aim is to raise awareness by educating families on how to prevent infections and diseases.

Source: www.jliedu.com/blog/emerging-public-health-issues-

ghana/

EMPLOYABILITY

Ghana’s unemployment rate is about 7%. The core of the problem is the lack of employability skills such as critical thinking, problem solving,

and information technology. The HDI sponsorship program is designed to provide junior and high school orphans with these types of foundational skills.

Source Business Day and Ghana News

For Only $1.50 a Day

An annual family fund donation of $550.00 provides food, school fees support, clothing, supplies, and some recreation.

SPONSOR INTEREST FORM

Orphan Family Selection Steps

Step 1: Orphan Referral

Orphans are referred to HDI from partnering organizations that meet our criteria.
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Step 2: Assessment and Registration

Orphans and their guardians are interviewed, assessed and registered for sponsorship.
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Step 3: Complete Sponsorship Form

Sponsors complete the form, describing the orphan(s) they would like to support.
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Step 4: Donation

Sponsors complete the donation process for orphan sponsorship.
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Step 5: Sponsorship

Orphans are selected based on the sponsor’s criteria then provided the agreed upon services.
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Step 6: Updates

Sponsors will receive quarterly progress updates on their orphan.
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HDI is manages sustainable agricultural corporate responsibility projects for various agribusiness corporations in Ghana, Africa, that range from small to medium size.

We work with architects, professional business development consultants to design ecosystem that combines job creation, crop production, sales, business management in dignified safe work spaces. Project range from 1 acre agricultural compound developments to 12 acre commercial farm management projects.

The site featured in the video is a project signed with local Ghana business partner. It is located in a very nice suburb area about an hour drive from Accra, Ghana and 20 minute drive from its second largest outdoor shopping area in Accra.

The plan is for it to serve as a sustainable agriculture chicken farm and training center. Support this amazing project by donating toward our building a sustainable future for Muslim farming families

Water Saves Lives

We received a message from the only Muslim school in Suhum, Ghana Eastern Region. The video provided showed the teachers and students having to borrow water for ablution in preparation for prayer. After studying this case HDI confirmed a partner to build the school its first deep borehole well. During the opening ceremony everyone made prayers expressing there gratitude. From no water the school became the source for water for the whole community. We build deep borehole water wells in the most needed areas for faith centers, schools, and health clinics.

HUMANITARIAN DAY

HUMANITARIAN DAY SEASONAL PROJECTS

Humanitarian Day™ is a day for distributing life essential care packages to those in need. Food distributions take place in Ramadan called " Feed2Eid" campaign Also, Qurbani meat boxes are delivered during days following Eid Adha during the Month of Dhul Hijjah. HDI has served nearly 7,000 persons and inspired hundreds of volunteers. The aim is to “Convert One Day into a Life Mission”.

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