Hallmark Leadership Initiative (HALI) is a registered non-Governmental and non-profit civil society organization based in Maiduguri, Borno State. HALI prime motto is determined to mitigate present set-backs for a brighter future of the marginalized and vulnerable people of the society.
The ongoing complex emergency in Northeastern Nigeria, due to the Boko Haram insurgency and subsequent food security crisis is a deepening humanitarian crisis that requires a robust response from the humanitarian community as well as strong and effective leadership and coordination from the all levels. The emergency has affected all sectors including health, education and protection and has had a particular impact on the lives of adolescent girls, women and boys in the conflict-affected areas.
In 2015 a group of educated, dynamic and like-minded youth working in both the public and development sector, got together to establish an organization, to addressing the most urgent and pressing needs off the people of Borno State and Northeast at large. True to this spirit the organization was named Hallmark leadership Initiative (HALI).
Considering their association with the public and development sector the group was cognizant of the plethora of problems plaguing the State/Zone. Consequently, the organization’s focus was not kept limited either in terms of geography or sector. Whilst operating in different local government areas of the State, HALI has been carrying a range of interventions in the areas of education, youth & women empowerment, health & hygiene, peace building and reintegration, Protection (Child & GBV), Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), governance and accountability, etc.
Although a somewhat new entry in the development arena, HALI owing to the linkages of its members with national & international funding agencies enjoys a diverse portfolio, characterized by partnership with organizations like USAID, Malala Fund, ActionAid Nigeria, International Rescue Committee (IRC), Victims Support Fund (VSF), Ford Foundation, Street Child, World Bank and UNMAS
To contribute in improving the living standard of the vulnerable
communities of the North East through community mobilization, capacity
building, education, advocacy & strengthening of institutions at the grass
root level.
A society where every person and child has the opportunity to achieve his/her potential and participate in or contribute to all aspect of life
is to institute sustainable development by inspiring credible leadership and driving human capital development.
We believe in truthfulness, and sincerity
We are expected to be accountable and
transparent in all our dealings to our communities, organization and
funders. Accepting responsibility for your actions (and inactions) is the
ultimate way to build trust internally and externally
To cope up and meet the requirements of diverse socio -
cultural environment of Borno and the Northeast of Nigeria
This requires that we respect each other’s differences
and diversity
We believe in the culture of learning and growth
as bedrock for personal and organizational success.
Organizations succeed by bringing different
lived experiences and a range of backgrounds into a shared
environment where everyone has equal opportunity
We believe in shared responsibility and unity of work
Projects Executed So Far
Beneficiaries Reached Across Communities
Locations Reached in Northeast Nigeria
Volunteers and Local Partners Engaged
Your support helps us empower communities, protect vulnerable children, and build a more resilient Northeast Nigeria. Every donation—big or small—creates lasting impact.
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