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Community capacity building and vocational training workshop in Nigeria

Building Capacity, Empowering Communities.

We empower youth, women, and grassroots organizations through capacity building, economic empowerment, and sustainable global partnerships.

About Us

Together, We Restore and Build Capacity.

Baobab View Community Foundation is a non-governmental and community-based social enterprise established to unite young entrepreneurs, community leaders, professionals, and civic partners towards economic empowerment and sustainable self-reliance.

Our Vision

Empowered, self-reliant African and diaspora communities thriving through grassroots agency, dignity, and sustainable economic equity.

Our Mission

To build generational capacity by delivering practical vocational training, institutional leadership coaching, and dignified socio-economic opportunities.

Core Values

Integrity & Transparency • Community-Led Agency • Dignity & Inclusivity • Transnational Stewardship.

50+

Communities

1.2M+

Lives Touched

150+

Grassroots Programs

Strategic Partnerships

“As part of our agency capacity-building mandate, our core focus is working in active partnership with government departments, parastatals, non-governmental agencies, and the business sector.”

Small Actions. Lasting Impact.

From skills acquisition and mentorship to enterprise financing, our interventions deliver long-term resilience across Nigerian communities.

Youth collaborating and learning leadership skills

Youth Leadership Training

Coordinating mentorship, skills development, and internship programs to prepare youth for the global market.

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Community leaders and facilitators in training workshop

Community Forums

We facilitate the work of your forums to strengthen their capacity and enhance the quality of their work.

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African women micro-entrepreneurs working together

Microcredit Empowerment

Providing small loans and financial services to women and youth to promote sustainable financial independence.

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Transparent funding. Real impact. Every contribution directly moves a community forward.

Community Restoration

Rebuilding community points, water access centers, and training local maintenance teams for longevity.

Raised: $89,900Goal: $240,000
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Youth Education Initiative

Providing digital literacy, coding bootcamps, and secondary school bursaries for marginalized youth.

Raised: $98,050Goal: $200,000
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Health & Economic Support

Equipping community health clinics and funding maternal support kits for rural families across Kaduna.

Raised: $70,950Goal: $220,000
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Leadership & Board

Distinguished leaders and grassroots advocates guiding the vision and fiscal integrity of BVCF globally.

Nigeria Governance
Mrs. Esther Simon

Mrs. Esther Simon

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - INTERNATIONAL

Grassroots strategist leading community capacity development, training programs, and grassroots administration.

Engr. Nehemiah Achi

Engr. Nehemiah Achi

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - NIGERIA

Overseeing executive strategy, nationwide operations, community partnerships, and grassroots program implementation across Nigeria.

Mr. Christopher John Bitiyak

Mr. Christopher John Bitiyak

BOARD MEMBER & DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION

Sociology specialist at Kaduna State University overseeing governance compliance, organizational audits, and community policy.

Dr. Bassa Obed Yakubu

Dr. Bassa Obed Yakubu

DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH & ACADEMIC ADVISOR

Dept. of Biochemistry, A.B.U. Zaria, spearheading evidence-based program evaluation, metrics, and academic advisory frameworks.

Musa Iliya Danmagaji

Musa Iliya Danmagaji

BOARD MEMBER / PROCUREMENT & BUSINESS ADMIN

Leading procurement compliance, strategic administrative operations, and supply-chain stewardship across foundation initiatives.


International Partners & Advisory Board
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Josephine Bako

DIRECTOR - Canada

AA

Aishatu Ahmed

PROGRAM DIRECTOR - INTERNATIONAL

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Prof. Penny Parrot

CONSULTANT - INTERNATIONAL

AP

Dr. Auxilia Ponga

PROFESSIONAL ADVISER - Zambia

PM

Patience McCabe

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & SOCIAL SERVICES - Canada

Hands and books representing sustained education and growth

Building Systems That Last for Generations.

Access to social stability is more than an emergency fix—it is the foundation for health, education, and economic vitality. We design community projects with direct ownership at the core, ensuring every framework is maintained, protected, and sustained for decades to come.

Small Actions. Lasting Impact. Join our mission.

Whether through mentorship, professional non-profit coaching, or volunteering, you can directly contribute to sustainable change.

Active Agency

Grassroots-first leadership directly in community programs.

Mentorship

Share professional skills with youth and civic leaders.

Global Network

Connect across Nigeria, Canada, UK, and diaspora partners.

Hands joined together in unity representing community partnerships

“United by Purpose, Sustained by Community.”

Directly empowering local initiatives across Nigeria since 2018.