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About Ndego Nkechi Cordelia Foundation

Born from a survivor's transformative journey, we are committed to providing comprehensive services to women, children, and communities — giving life a meaning and making life better for a Healthy Nation.

Our Mission

Fostering a healthy community and a better nation through support, empowerment, and holistic care.

The Ndego Nkechi Cordelia Foundation is a non-profit, community-based organization committed to providing comprehensive services to women, children, adolescents, and adults, particularly those who are less privileged. Our mission is to foster a healthy community and a better nation by offering support, empowerment, and holistic care.

We envision a society where women, children, and adults receive the care, support, and empowerment necessary to overcome life's challenges — a society that values sound mind, mental energy, spirit, and body wellness, enabling individuals to thrive and reach their full potential.

Children supported by Cordelia Foundation
50,000+ Children supported worldwide
Our Services

How we empower and transform lives

We take a holistic, community-driven approach to empowerment — providing mentoring, shelter, education, job readiness, and community engagement to help individuals break free and thrive.

Mentoring Programs

Mentoring school programs to nurture young minds, building confidence and life skills in children and adolescents.

Temporary Shelter

Providing a safe haven for domestic violence victims, offering protection, healing, and a path to recovery and independence.

Education & Tutoring

Educational tutoring and social interactions to promote academic excellence, social skills, and personal development.

Career Development

Job fairs, computer literacy, job readiness, and career development to empower economic independence and self-sustainability.

30+ Countries & Territories
50,000+ Children Supported
120+ Communities Reached
15 Active Programs
30+ Partner Organizations
Our Values

The principles that guide everything we do

Compassion and healing
01

Compassion & Healing

Born from the founder's own experience as a survivor of domestic violence and child abuse, we approach every situation with deep empathy, providing love and humanity to those in their darkest moments.

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Empowerment and self-reliance
02

Empowerment & Self-Reliance

We believe in equipping individuals with the tools, skills, and confidence they need to break free from abusive situations and achieve self-sustainability. Education, job readiness, and career development are at the core of our programs.

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Community and belonging
03

Community & Belonging

Our open-door policy fosters a sense of belonging and connection. We create safe spaces where individuals and families can find support, build relationships, and become part of a caring community.

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Holistic wellness
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Holistic Wellness

We value sound mind, mental energy, spirit, and body wellness. Our programs address the whole person — mental health, education, career development, and spiritual well-being — enabling individuals to thrive and reach their full potential.

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Our Story

A journey from survivor to champion for the voiceless

As a survivor of domestic violence and child abuse, our founder Cordelia N. Ndego experienced profound pain and struggle that seemed insurmountable. Through God's unwavering grace and the kindness of compassionate individuals, she found relief and healing — and discovered a calling to help humanity.

The Beginning

A Survivor's Journey

After surviving domestic violence and child abuse, our founder received support in a hospital and then a government program shelter, where she underwent a healing process and was shown love and humanity.

Transformation

Finding Purpose

After five years in the program, the healing experience helped discover a newfound sense of purpose, regain confidence, and develop new skills — realizing a calling to help humanity, especially the voiceless and helpless.

Foundation

Birth of NNCF

The Ndego Nkechi Cordelia Foundation (Inc.) was established as a non-profit, community-based organization committed to providing comprehensive services to women, children, adolescents, and adults.

Growth

Expanding Our Services

Programs expanded to include mentoring, temporary shelter, educational tutoring, job fairs, computer literacy, career development, and open-door community engagement.

Today

Creating Ripple Effects of Change

Continuing to empower women and children to break free from abusive relationships, providing quality education, social skills, self-reliance, and self-sustainability — transforming lives and communities for a Healthy Nation.

Leadership

Meet the people behind our mission

Our foundation was born from the personal journey of our CEO & Founder, who turned her experience of surviving domestic violence into a mission to help others. Today, a dedicated team carries that vision forward.

Board Members

Cordelia N. Ndego

Cordelia N. Ndego

Board Chair & Founder
Board Vice Chair

Dr. Amina Okafor

Board Vice Chair
Board Treasurer

Michael Adeyemi

Board Treasurer
Board Secretary

Patricia Mensah

Board Secretary

Management Team

CEO & Founder

Cordelia N. Ndego

CEO & Founder
Director of Programs

Fatima Al-Sheikh

Director of Programs
Director of Operations

David Mensah

Director of Operations
Director of Advocacy

Sarah Kimani

Director of Advocacy

Advisors

Legal Advisor

Esq. Olivia Richards

Legal Advisor
Medical Advisor

Dr. Nana Asante

Medical & Wellness Advisor
Education Advisor

Prof. James Okonkwo

Education & Youth Advisor
Financial Advisor

Grace Nwankwo, CPA

Financial Advisor
Accountability

Your trust matters deeply to us

We hold ourselves to the highest standards of transparency and accountability. Our financials are audited annually, and we are committed to responsible stewardship of every resource entrusted to us.

87% of funds go directly to programs
9% fundraising costs
4% management & administration
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87% to programs
Programs (87%)
Fundraising (9%)
Admin (4%)
Resources

Transparency & documentation

Access our policies, reports, and financial records. We believe in full transparency and accountability to our donors, partners, and community.

Policies

Our organizational policies guide how we operate, ensuring ethical standards, safeguarding measures, and best practices across all programs.

Annual Reports

Our annual reports provide a comprehensive overview of our programs, achievements, impact, and plans for the future.

Financial Reports

Detailed financial statements audited by independent firms, demonstrating how every dollar is allocated across our programs and operations.

Join us in giving life a meaning

Whether you donate, volunteer, or advocate — your support makes a tangible difference in the lives of women, children, and families. Together we can create a ripple effect of positive change, transforming lives and communities for a Healthy Nation.

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