Bruderhilfe Social Development Initiative is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization registered in Nigeria. The name “Bruderhilfe” translates to Brotherly Help and reflects the organization’s commitment to improving the quality of life of vulnerable children, women, and youth through sustainable community development.
Bruderhilfe was registered in Nigeria in 2017 and has since implemented development and humanitarian projects across multiple states.
Bruderhilfe operates across several Nigerian states, including Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, Kwara, Bauchi, Borno, Katsina, Kano, Niger, and Sokoto, with a focus on underserved rural and urban communities.
Bruderhilfe also operates in Berlin, Germany.
Bruderhilfe serves vulnerable and underserved communities, focusing on individuals and groups facing social, economic, and humanitarian challenges. Our work supports children, youths, women, persons with disabilities, and low-income families who require access to essential services and opportunities for a better quality of life.
Through community development projects, health interventions, education support, emergency relief, and empowerment programs, Bruderhilfe reaches people in both rural and urban areas. We partner with local stakeholders to ensure that assistance is inclusive, sustainable, and responsive to real community needs.
Our goal is to restore dignity, strengthen resilience, and create pathways for long-term development so individuals and communities can thrive.
A society free from social exclusion, inequality, discrimination, and poverty.
To implement sustainable socio-economic initiatives that empower disadvantaged and marginalized members of society and safeguard their rights.
Bruderhilfe is guided by brotherhood, integrity, transparency, accountability, equity and justice, positive attitude, and team spirit.
Bruderhilfe works across four core areas: Education, Health, Socio-Economic Empowerment, and Advocacy.
Programs include scholarships, provision of educational materials, school infrastructure support, and continuous professional training for teachers.
Bruderhilfe equips primary healthcare centers, conducts medical outreach programs, donates medical supplies, and supports capacity building for healthcare workers.
The organization provides mobility aids for persons with disabilities, seed grants and vocational training for women and youth, financial literacy programs, and livelihood support initiatives.
Yes. Bruderhilfe provides humanitarian assistance during crises, including food distribution, household support, emergency health interventions, and community-based relief efforts.
Bruderhilfe has supported over 30,000 beneficiaries across multiple Nigerian states through education, health, empowerment, and humanitarian programs.
Yes. Bruderhilfe has distributed mobility aids and provided targeted financial and livelihood support to persons with disabilities as part of its inclusive development approach.
Projects emphasize capacity building, community ownership, skills transfer, and revolving support models to ensure long-term impact beyond initial interventions.
Yes. Bruderhilfe collaborates with local and international NGOs, community-based organizations, government institutions, and development partners.
Yes. Bruderhilfe welcomes partnerships aligned with its mission in areas such as education, health, empowerment, advocacy, and community development.
Communities are actively involved in needs assessment, program design, implementation, and monitoring to ensure relevance and local ownership.
Bruderhilfe operates under a structured governance framework with clear leadership, defined roles, and compliance with Nigerian nonprofit regulations.
The organization practices responsible financial management, donor reporting, stakeholder engagement, and ethical project implementation.
Yes. Bruderhilfe is committed to safeguarding children, vulnerable adults, and communities, and upholds strict ethical and protection principles in all programs.
Support can be provided through donations, volunteering, advocacy, and professional expertise aligned with Bruderhilfe’s work.
Donations directly support programs in education, health, empowerment, and humanitarian assistance, with strong emphasis on accountability and impact.
Yes. Bruderhilfe works with both local and international supporters and partners who share its commitment to inclusive development.
Yes. Bruderhilfe welcomes volunteers with relevant skills and a commitment to community service.
Yes. Bruderhilfe engages youth and professionals through training programs, project-based roles, and community development initiatives.
Bruderhilfe uses monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track outputs, outcomes, and long-term impact, ensuring continuous learning and improvement.
Yes. Project results and lessons learned are documented and shared with stakeholders to promote transparency and accountability.
Bruderhilfe has its administrative office in Lagos State, Nigeria, and also maintains a presence in Germany, supporting coordination, partnerships, and international engagement. Programs are implemented across multiple states in Nigeria.