CCNF · COMPASSION IN ACTIONCompassion, rooted in community.
Compassion in Action, Hope for Every Life
Who we are
Compassion for Charity and Nurture Foundation (CCNF) is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the safety, health, nutrition and resilience of vulnerable populations. CCNF has existed since 2017 under the name and style of CCN Humanitarian Project, until it updated its legal status in 2026.
CCNF works through integrated, community-driven programming across five core thematic areas: Protection; Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH); Nutrition; Health; and Climate Change Resilience. Interfaith Collaboration supports peaceful coexistence across its programming.
Our history
CCNF has existed since 2017 under the name and style of CCN Humanitarian Project, until it updated its legal status in 2026.
Registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). Registration number: RN – 9908713. Registration date: 4 October 2026.
Our mission
To provide compassionate, community-driven interventions in protection, WASH, nutrition, health and climate resilience that restore dignity, save lives and build lasting resilience among vulnerable populations, especially women, children and marginalized communities.
Our vision
A world where every vulnerable child, woman, and family lives with dignity, safety, good health, and resilience against the effects of a changing climate.
Our values
- Compassion & Human Dignity — We treat every person with compassion, respect and dignity, regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, social status or background.
- Community Participation & Ownership — We listen to communities, respect local knowledge and ensure that people meaningfully participate in decisions that affect their lives.
- Nurturing, Non-discrimination, Equity & Inclusion — We build capacity, promote equal opportunities and ensure that the most vulnerable, marginalised and excluded people are meaningfully included in our programmes and decisions.
- Fairness, Integrity & Accountability — We act honestly, transparently, responsibly and remain accountable to the communities we serve, our partners, donors and other stakeholders.
- Do No Harm & Protection — We place the safety, rights, wellbeing and dignity of people at the centre of our work and maintain zero tolerance for exploitation, abuse, harassment and discrimination.
- Excellence, Learning & Innovation — We pursue high-quality programming, continuously learn from evidence and feedback, embrace innovation and improve our approaches to achieve sustainable results.
- Sustainability & Resilience — We strengthen the capacity of individuals, households and communities to withstand shocks, adapt to change and build sustainable futures.
Our approach
CCNF's programming is guided by an integrated, community-owned model:
- Community-centred design: Interventions co-designed with the people they serve.
- Evidence-based programming: Needs assessments and data drive all interventions.
- Cross-sector integration: Protection, WASH, nutrition, health, climate resilience and interfaith engagement are delivered as complementary, mutually reinforcing services.
- Capacity building & sustainability: Local structures and government systems are strengthened to sustain gains beyond the project cycle.
- Accountability: Robust monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) systems and community feedback mechanisms guide continuous improvement.
Governance
CCNF is governed by a Board of Trustees providing strategic oversight and fiduciary accountability. Operational leadership is provided by an Executive Director supported by a management team covering programmes, finance and administration, MEAL, human resources and administration, and partnerships and communications.
1. Board of Trustees
2. Executive Director
3. Management team: Programs Director; Finance & Admin Manager; MEAL Manager; HR & Admin; Partnerships & Communications Officer.
4. Thematic leads: Protection Lead; WASH Lead; Nutrition Lead; Health Lead; Climate Change Lead.
Leadership
Dr. Emmanuel Morris
Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Chief Levi Sunday Nyia
Executive Director
Areas of operation
- North East Nigeria
- North West Nigeria
- North Central Nigeria
Interfaith Collaboration
We engage interfaith leaders and communities through training, workshops and dialogues for peaceful societal coexistence.
Partnerships
CCNF collaborates with government ministries and agencies, UN agencies, institutional donors, corporate partners and local community structures to deliver its programming.
The organisation supplied the following combined lists of current and past partners. Individual relationship dates and current status have not been specified.
Current and Past Partners / Donors
• Norwegian Church Aid – MFA
• Norwegian Church Aid – NORAD
Current and Past Government Ministries / Agencies
• Ministry of Science and Technology, Education and Innovation
• Ministry of Health
• Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency
Current and Past Institutions
• Ruby Springfield College
• Manu Model School
• Abande Memorial School
• Zenith International
• Foundation Schools
• Redemers High School
• Government Technical Secondary School, Njimtilo
• Government Day Secondary School Lamisula
• Zajeri Day Secondary School